Educational Enhancement Mini Grant

Educational Enhancement Mini Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Norwin S. & Elizabeth N. Bean Foundation
Amount: Up to US $750
Last Updated: January 22, 2026

Summary

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.

Overview

Educational Enhancement Mini Grant 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

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. 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.