Educator Initiative Grants

Educator Initiative Grants

Funder: Educare Foundation Inc (MN, US)

Overview: The Educator Initiative Grants program provides financial support to educators in the Mankato Area Public Schools that goes beyond the normal operating budget to fund programs and activities that enhance educational opportunities for all students and encourage teachers to explore new ways of learning.

Key Information

• Geographic Scope: Mankato Area Public Schools
• Status: Active
• Foundation Background: Non-profit organization founded in 1995; has provided more than $1.3 million in financial support to Mankato Area Public Schools
• Purpose: Fund programs and activities that enhance educational opportunities, encourage teachers to explore new ways of learning, and provide a vital link between the community and the classroom

Application Schedule (2024-2025)

• Application Due: May 1, 2026
• Committee Review: No later than May 12, 2026
• Board Approval: May 19, 2026
• School Board Presentation: June 15, 2026
• Award Notification: June 16, 2026

Eligibility

• Educators in Mankato Area Public Schools

Contact

• Phone: 507-387-1868
• Email: educaremankato@gmail.com
• Address: P.O. Box 241, Mankato, MN 56002