CommunityShare Mini-Grants
Funding Amount
Up to $500
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
CommunityShare Mini-Grants
Overview: Powered by the Teacher Elevation Fund, CommunityShare Mini-Grants empower PreK–12 teachers in Southern Arizona to bring innovative, real-world learning experiences to their students. These education mini-grants provide funding for classroom projects, community partnerships, and creative learning opportunities that connect students with local professionals, organizations, and resources.
Program Details
CommunityShare Mini-Grants are designed to help teachers launch projects that make learning relevant and engaging. Whether you want to invite a community expert into your classroom, organize a hands-on field trip, or launch a collaborative project, these grants provide up to $500 to turn your ideas into impactful experiences.- Spend the majority (over 50%) of the school day in direct instruction to students
- Currently be certified to teach in Arizona or working in a licensed and regulated education center
- Be registered in CommunityShare
- Teach in a facility or school in Pima County
Eligibility
All applicants must:- Grant Amount: Up to $500 for materials and supplies for project-based learning through CommunityShare
Award Details
- Pima County, Arizona
Geographic Scope
- Materials and supplies for project-based learning
- Real-world learning projects
What's Funded
How to Apply
How to Participate
1. Create a real-world learning project in CommunityShare
2. Request grant funding via CommunityShare
3. Complete the TVT CommunityShare Mini-Grant Application on MyTVT
4. Register for CommunityShare
Application Steps
1. Sign Up on MyTVT - Register for an account to get started
2. Complete application on MyTVT platform
What Tucson Values Teachers actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024
- Grants in 2024
- 2
- Total given
- $41K
- Median grant
- $20K
- Range
- $11K–$30K
- By dollars: Arizona 100%. Top recipient cities: Tucson, AZ.
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