The Fine Arts Fund endowment category was established specifically to promote the arts within the North Ridgeville City Schools. Grants in this category should involve as many students as possible. Grant awards are intended to be discrete one-time awards and are not to be considered as yearly ongoing support. Grants will be considered for projects and activities that support educational
enrichment in the following topics:

• Visual art
• Photography
• Drama
• Dance
• Music

The North Ridgeville City Schools General Endowment Fund provides the entire NRCS district with a permanent endowment to enhance and improve the quality of education. Grants are preferred that benefit multiple classes and provide continuing value.

The Shannon Edwards Memorial Fund was created as a means of perpetuating the memory of Shannon Edwards' short life while placing emphasis on the programs that Shannon enjoyed.

Shannon's parents, Daryl and Karen Edwards, requested this fund be established to support
educational programs that draw out the best in students. It is their hope that this fund will foster
programs that go above and beyond everyday curriculum so that creativity in all students is
encouraged. Also, Shannon's parents wish to encourage the kind of support that made a
difference in her life including:

•  Early intervention
• Supportive principals
• Physical education teachers
• Gifted programs that allow students to excel according to their own strengths
• Special education programs that foster the dignity and self-worth of students