Dysart Education Foundation Supports Teachers
Mini-grants support innovative learning experiences for Dysart studentsDEF Mini-Grant Guidelines
The Dysart Education Foundation anticipates having availability funding for mini-grants each year. The grant application deadline is the last Friday in September and awards are announced in November. See below for information about previous recipients of the Dysart Education Foundation mini-grants.
The Dysart Education Foundation is excited to offer another round of teacher mini-grant opportunities for the 20-21 school year, thanks to additional funding from Cox Communications through the Arizona Community Foundation and Southwest Foodservice Excellence. Mini-grant awards emphasizing specific COVID-19 related challenges or STEM education will be given preference, though all will be considered. Please note that the maximum mini-grant award for this special award season is $1000. Application Instructions
Any Dysart teacher or group of teachers may apply for funds. The primary applicant should be the individual with the primary responsibility for executing the project and reporting the results to the Foundation Board. The Dysart Education Foundation is excited to offer another round of teacher mini-grant opportunities for the 20-21 school year, thanks to additional funding from Cox Communications through the Arizona Community Foundation and Southwest Foodservice Excellence. Mini-grant awards emphasizing specific COVID-19 related challenges or STEM education will be given preference, though all will be considered. Please note that the maximum mini-grant award for this special award season is $1000.
Dysart Education Foundation mini-grants will be awarded for up to $1000 each and may involve one class or any combination of students and teachers. To be accepted, the grant applications must be approved by the teacher and the school principal. The District Office will review each grant to ensure compatibility with district goals and curricula. The Dysart Education Foundation is excited to offer another round of teacher mini-grant opportunities for the 20-21 school year, thanks to additional funding from Cox Communications through the Arizona Community Foundation and Southwest Foodservice Excellence.
Grant applications must be generated using the approved application form. The Dysart Education Foundation is excited to offer another round of teacher mini-grant opportunities for the 20-21 school year, thanks to additional funding from Cox Communications through the Arizona Community Foundation and Southwest Foodservice Excellence. Mini-grant awards emphasizing specific COVID-19 related challenges or STEM education will be given preference, though all will be considered. Please note that the maximum mini-grant award for this special award season is $1000. The review panel will select awards based on originality, professionalism, established need, benefits to students, student involvement, appropriate age level, and budget details. Each category is equally important. Recipients must submit a brief written report on their project to the DEF president within 30 days of the completion of the school year. Failure to submit a report within the time limit will result in loss of future mini-grant awards.
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Applications for the 20-21 spring teacher mini-grants is now open! The deadline to submit an application is January 29, 2021.