Munster Education Foundation Grants

Munster Education Foundation Grants

Funder: Munster Education Foundation Inc (IN, US)

Geographic Scope: Munster Schools (five schools in Munster, Indiana)

Overview:
The Munster Education Foundation awards grants bimonthly to fund innovative programs, dynamic teaching tools, and hands-on learning experiences across Munster schools. Last year, MEF awarded more than $100,000 in grants to more than 45 teachers with 13,774 student engagements.

Focus Areas

• Innovative and experiential learning experiences
• Curriculum materials, textbooks, devices, and educational software
• Co-curricular initiatives
• STEM/robotics programs
• Arts and humanities programs
• Student leadership and development
• Assistive technology and accessibility
• Field trips and hands-on learning experiences

Eligibility

• Applicants: Any educator may request a grant, including teachers, aides, parents, administrators, and community members
• Schools Served: All five Munster schools (Elliott Elementary, Eads Elementary, Frank Hammond Elementary, Wilbur Wright Middle School, Munster High School)

Funding Priorities

Top consideration is given to grants that:
• Provide innovative and/or experiential learning experiences
• Impact a large number of students
• Demonstrate collaborative interest (staff or teachers submitting across grades, departments, or reaching students across an entire school)
• Advance diverse, equitable and inclusive educational experiences and opportunities for all Munster students

Award Schedule

Grants are funded bimonthly in September, November, January, March, and May after approval from the MEF board and respective school principals.

Contact Information

• Grant Chair: Wendy Bockelmann
• Email: wendy.bockelmann@gmail.com or info@munstereducationfoundation.org
• Phone: 708-846-2041
• Address: PO Box 3046, Munster, IN 46321 or 8616 Columbia Ave. Munster, IN 46321

Example Funded Projects (2024-2025)

• Novels for MHS French Classes
• Contemporary Poetry Collection for MHS AP English
• EdPuzzle Subscription for Frank Hammond Elementary
• Robotics programs at multiple schools
• Let's Glow program at Frank Hammond Elementary
• Project Bio Coral Reef Restoration trip to Florida Keys
• Link Crew peer support program at Munster High School
• WWMS Renaissance Fair for sixth graders
• Kintsugi Way entrepreneurship program
• Scales and Tales Traveling Zoo
• C-Pen Reader Pens for literacy support
• Piano Keyboards for Frank Hammond Elementary
• INovator.edu lab prototyping materials