11 Nov 13th Round Bloom Where You Are Planted Grants Awarded
The District 51 Foundation is pleased to announce the distribution of the 13th Round of Bloom Where You Are Planted Grants. This grant provides K-12 students with financial need the support to allow them to pursue extracurricular activities. Since 2020, approximately $39,600 has been granted to 457 children.
Students and parents applied for the grant via a portal on the D51 Foundation website. Typical grants range from $50$200. The grant was open to children in grades K-12 in Mesa County. In this round, 47 students received funding that totaled almost $4,000. Some of the extracurricular activity grants funded in this round were Legacy Academy, Grand Valley Taekwondo, and Fruita Parks and Recreation. The grant fund will open up again in February with a deadline of April 15, 2026.
“As a family we are honored and blessed to be able to help students achieve their goals and dreams through the Bloom Where You Are Planted Fund. With the generous support and continuing donations from the School District 51 Foundation and from people in our community, we hope to keep this fund going for many years to come. The photos of children having fun and trying new skills, the thank you notes and the smiles make it all worthwhile. Every child deserves the chance to pursue their dreams and talents,” said Theresa Bloom, wife of the late Karl Bloom. This grant fund was created by the family of Karl Bloom who passed away in February of 2020. Karl’s life was an example to so many people about how to give back to your community. He was a dedicated local volunteer in Scouting, HOSA, and as a band parent.
This year in addition to highlighting the grants, we are also seeking donations to continue to fund Bloom Where You Are Planted. As part of the D51F’s funding priority of Student and Staff Wellness, the fund received $8,000 this year designated from the D51 Foundation’s budget.
“The D51 Foundation’s Bloom Where You Are Planted Grants provide a way for kids to participate in the extracurricular activities that they are most passionate about. These activities give kids a chance to get out into the community to learn new skills, meet new friends, and build self-confidence. These also enhance academic growth and achievement and translate directly to classroom success,” adds Andreya Krieves, School District 51 Foundation Assistant Executive Director.