BELLINGHAM, Wash. — The Bellingham Public Schools Foundation has announced two grant opportunities available to district schools.

The annual competitive grant program opens in October with more than $50,000 available to help make big ideas come true in the classroom and schools.

The Foundation is also excited to see the possibilities that come from a new $10,000 grant to expand student access to music and the arts.

Last year, Sunnyland Elementary School’s library received a $3,000 Foundation grant for new books that mirror student diversity, culture and identity.

For more information on this year’s grants, visit the Bellingham Public Schools Foundation website.