Mini Grants for Teachers
Funding Amount
Up to $2,000 per grant
Deadline
July 15, 2026
97 days left
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Mini Grants for Teachers
Geographic Scope: Wilkes County, North Carolina
Eligible Applicants: Teachers in Wilkes County Schools
Award Amount: Up to $2,000 per grant; approximately 30-32 grants awarded annually, totaling around $36,000-$40,000
Purpose: Grants are designed to provide funds to implement creative and innovative instructional programs in classrooms for which federal, state, or local funds are not available.
Eligibility: Open to all Wilkes County Schools teachers across elementary, middle, and high schools
Selection Criteria - Proposals are reviewed anonymously and ranked based on:
Program History: Founded in 1985, the WEF has awarded 938+ grants to Wilkes County School teachers totaling $578,962.17 over 40 years
Funding Sources: Individual and corporate contributions and the annual Hugh Martin Memorial Golf Tournament
Contact Information:
Wilkes Education Foundation
613 Cherry Street
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
Mini-Grant Chair: Danny Holman
Phone: 336-667-1121
Email/Website: www.wilkeseducationfoundation.org
Organization Background: The Wilkes Education Foundation is a private, non-profit, IRS 501(c)(3) tax-exempt endowment corporation dedicated to promoting excellence in education in the Wilkes County Schools.
How to Apply
Application Process
1. Submit Mini Grant Proposal - Complete the Mini Grant Application form
2. Include a detailed proposal describing the innovative instructional program
3. Submit application to:
Wilkes Education Foundation
613 Cherry Street
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
- Completed Mini Grant Application form
- Detailed proposal with clear goals
- Description of student involvement and benefits
- Explanation of budget/efficient use of funds
- Information on project adaptability for other teachers
Required Documentation
- Proposals are reviewed anonymously
- A Mini Grant Report is required after completion (for accountability and sharing results)
Additional Requirements
Note: For specific instructions and forms, see Mini Grant Proposal Instructions & Ranking and Mini Grant Report requirements on the website.
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