Mini-Grants for Education

Mini-Grants for Education

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Freeport-Mcmoran Copper & Gold Foundation
Amount: US $100 - US $500
Last Updated: January 21, 2026

Summary

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.

Overview

Mini-Grants for Education 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. Environment Mining, mineral and natural resources 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

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. 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 Bagdad Bisbee Douglas Graham County Green Valley/Sahuarita Greenlee County Hualapai Indian Reservation Jerome/Clarkdale Maricopa County Miami/Globe San Carlos Apache Indian Reservation 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.