How much funding does Educational Enhancement Mini Grant provide?

Educational Enhancement Mini Grant provides Up to US $750 in funding.

When is the deadline for Educational Enhancement Mini Grant?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

How often is Educational Enhancement Mini Grant offered?

Educational Enhancement Mini Grant accepts applications on a rolling basis.

Educational Enhancement Mini Grant

Norwin S and Elizabeth N Bean Foundati

Foundation Grants for Teachers Grants for Education Grants for K-12 Schools Academic Enrichment Grants

Funding Amount

Up to US $750

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Rolling — applications accepted year-round
Tracked since: April 2026

From the program guidelines: “Applications are accepted year-round, with a final report due by July 15.”

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Applications are accepted year-round for projects to be completed during the school year.

Other requirements

A teacher/staff person may receive one award per school year.
Projects must be of benefit to an entire class, or use an equitable selection process to identify participating students.
Activities must directly relate to curriculum or school-approved activities.
Projects must conform to school policies (insurance, transportation etc).

Not eligible / not funded

Not eligible: Funds are not available to purchase textbooks or other materials that are part of a regular curriculum.
Not eligible: Field trip transportation costs will not be covered.

Overview

The Educational Enhancement Mini Grant provides funding for innovative projects that enhance classroom curriculum, offer co-curricular opportunities, or promote health and wellness in schools. Designed for teachers and staff in Manchester and Amherst public schools, the grant encourages creative initiatives that benefit entire classes or equitably selected students. Applications are accepted year-round, with a final report due by July 15. This initiative aims to enrich education and foster student engagement in meaningful ways.

Educational enhancement funds will support creative projects that build upon or expand classroom curriculum, offer new opportunities to students through co-curricular activities, or address issues of health and wellness in the school setting.
Grants are made to teachers and staff in the Manchester and Amherst public schools, including the 21st Century After School Program, to enhance curriculum and support enrichment programs designed by faculty and staff.

Eligibility

A teacher/staff person may receive one award per school year.Projects must be of benefit to an entire class, or use an equitable selection process to identify participating students. Activities must directly relate to curriculum or school-approved activities. Projects must conform to school policies (insurance, transportation etc). A one-page final report will be due by July 15, following receipt of a grant. No further grants will be considered if a final report is not submitted in a timely manner.Applications must be signed by the school's principal.Applications are accepted year-round for projects to be completed during the school year.

Ineligibility

Funds are not available to purchase textbooks or other materials that are part of a regular curriculum.Field trip transportation costs will not be covered.

What Norwin S and Elizabeth N Bean Foundati actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024

Grants in 2024: 30
Total given: $609K
Median grant: $20K
Range: $2,500–$50K

By dollars: New Hampshire 100%. Top recipient cities: Manchester, NH; Concord, NH; Milford, NH.
10% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
57% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

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NH Historical Society · Concord, NH

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Girls Inc of NH · Manchester, NH

To refurbish a bus for long-term use

$26K