How much funding does Mini-Grants for Education provide?

Mini-Grants for Education provides US $100 - US $500 in funding.

When is the deadline for Mini-Grants for Education?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for Mini-Grants for Education?

Geography: Located in one of the eligible communities listed below.

Mini-Grants for Education

Freeport McMoran Foundation

Foundation Grants for Teachers Grants for K-12 Schools STEM Education Grants Environmental Education Grants

Funding Amount

US $100 - US $500

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Graham County
Greenlee County
Maricopa County
White Mountain Apache Indian ReservationColorado:Lake, Summit, Chaffee and Eagle Counties
Clear Creek and Grand Counties.

Geography

Located in one of the eligible communities listed below

Other requirements

Arizona:Ajo
Bagdad
Bisbee
Douglas

Not eligible / not funded

Not eligible: If a school is near one of the listed communities and not in the community, then the school is not eligible to submit a Mini-Grants for Education application.

Overview

The Mini-Grants for Education program, funded by the Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Foundation, aims to support K-12 educators in eligible communities. Grants ranging from $100 to $500 are available for diverse projects, including environmental initiatives and STEM education. Since its inception in 2006, the program has allocated over $700,000 to enhance classroom experiences. Teachers and school staff in specified areas can apply, ensuring that resources are directed where they are most needed.

Mini-Grants for Education are designed to support K-12 teachers and schools in communities where Freeport-McMoRan has an operational presence. Since 2006, over $700,000 has been granted through the Mini-Grants program for classroom projects ranging from field trips to literacy efforts to incentives for student performance.
Grant Awards and Use of Funds
Grants of $100 to $500 will be awarded to support projects in the project categories below.
Reading and literacy
STEM – Science, Technology, Engineering and Math.
A school is eligible to receive up to four (4) mini-grants during each application period. Each applicant/teacher/classroom may receive one mini-grant award per school year.

Eligibility

Who Can Apply:Applicants may be teachers, school administrators or parent volunteers/PTA officials at public and private schools located in one of the eligible communities listed below.Arizona:Ajo
Tohono O’odham Indian Reservation
White Mountain Apache Indian ReservationColorado:Lake, Summit, Chaffee and Eagle Counties
Clear Creek and Grand CountiesNew Mexico:Grant CountyIowa:Lee CountyLouisiana:New Orleans (Greater New Orleans area)Texas:El PasoApplications must be submitted through the K-12 school.

Ineligibility

If a school is near one of the listed communities and not in the community, then the school is not eligible to submit a Mini-Grants for Education application.