Teacher Grants (Site Grants)

Teacher Grants

MPS site-grants fund projects, equipment, and experiences above and beyond normal resources. These provide meaningful moments of learning and an enhanced environment where students can thrive.

Eligibility:

• Teachers in Miami Public Schools
• Projects should enrich education and skills for students
• Can be for individual classrooms, full grade teacher partnerships, or school-wide benefit

Focus Areas:

• Supplementing and enriching curriculum
• Stimulating and challenging students
• Supporting student achievement at the highest level
• Classroom projects and equipment
• Grade-level partnerships
• School-wide initiatives

Geographic Scope: Miami Public Schools, Miami, Oklahoma

Key Principles:

• Emphasizes innovation and creative ideas
• "Dream big" - impact can be significant even with smaller budgets
• Think outside the box
• Technology-related grants require IET (Information & Educational Technology) approval

Background: The Foundation Board awards grants on an annual basis to teachers who meet enrichment and innovation requirements. Grant history shows awards have been made across multiple subject areas including Science, Reading, Technology, Math, History/Social Science, Counseling, Music, Art, Health, ELL Language, English, and Physical Education. Historical awards have ranged from small amounts to several thousand dollars.

Contact Information:

• Address: 601 16th Ave. NW, Miami, OK 74354
• Phone: 918-542-8455
• Fax: 918-542-1236

Application Process

Submission Requirements:

1. Complete grant application form (2-page form preferred)
2. Answer all sections of the application
3. For technology-related grants: obtain approval from IET (Information & Educational Technology) before submission
4. Include picture/visual if possible
5. Submit to principal on or before deadline

Key Application Tips:

• Figure out what you want/need in your classroom that will supplement and enrich curriculum
• Ask: Will it stimulate and challenge students?
• Read the MPSEF Goals
• Read entire grant application with attention to all requirements
• Follow all directions carefully
• Complete rough draft first, answering all sections
• Use clear, professional descriptions (consider using catalog language)
• Write for evaluators who may not understand educational jargon
• Fit completed grant on 2 pages provided
• Attach a picture when possible
• Have someone else review for clarity
• Clearly state what you are asking for and how it will support students' highest level of achievement
• Ensure final draft is edited before submitting to principal

Narrative Focus:

• Clearly describe the project, equipment, or experience being requested
• Explain how it will enrich student learning
• Demonstrate innovation and creative thinking
• Show alignment with educational goals