ExCel grants are available for summer study

Tuesday, March 14, 2023 12:38 pm

With summer around the corner, it's time for Decorah area teens in grades 6-11 to consider applying for Decorah Community School District (DCSD) Foundation ExCel grants for summer enrichment experiences.

With summer just around the corner, this is the time for Decorah area teens in grades 6-11 to consider applying for Decorah Community School District Foundation ExCel grants to attend summer enrichment experiences.

Last year, the Foundation awarded over $19,000 to area teens to attend camps, classes andenrichment programs with a focus on art, drama, engineering, foreign language, music, outdoor learning, science, technology, or writers’ workshops. Sports camps are not eligible for this grant.

Camps must be located outside of Winneshiek County. Students should choose their camp and apply to attend, then complete an application for an ExCel grant. Students at Decorah High School, Decorah Middle School, St. Benedict’s, and homeschoolers supervised by Decorah Schools are eligible to apply.

More information about the ExCel Grant can be found at https://decorah.k12.ia.us/district/foundation/.Applications are due by 4:00 pm on April 28, 2023