The Education Minnesota Foundation for Excellence in Teaching and Learning has multiple grants with a deadline approaching. For details about the grants and how to apply, go to www.edmnfoundation.org. There’s a grant waiting for you!
Professional Development Grants for teachers, ESPs and higher education faculty
Awarded twice a year, ESPs and teachers may request up to $1,500, and higher education faculty may request up to $3,000.
A Professional Development Grant can also be used for groups to either attend professional development or be trained at their worksite.
Deadlines: Nov. 6 and April 2
National Board Certified Teachers Scholarship
Members can receive $500 per component, up to $1,000 total.
Deadline: Nov. 6
Classroom-Focused Grants
Applicants may request up to $3,000.
Deadline: Dec. 4
Bruce Vento Science Educator Grant
For educators who teach science as part of their day and want to acquire and share new skills and knowledge; this grant may also fund equipment or materials needed in science classrooms.
Deadline: Dec. 4
Second-Year Classroom Grants
Applicants may request up to $3,000.
Deadline: April 2
IMPACT Grant
IMPACT Grant projects must be coordinated by an active member of Education Minnesota who has teamed up with a nonprofit organization or their local union/school district. Approximately $15,000 is available for one year. The budget should reflect a one-year project.
Deadline: Jan. 8
IMPACT Grant, second year
Funding is available for IMPACT projects wanting to continue into a second year.
Deadline: April 2