Teacher Mini-Grants
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Expected ~October
Based on past cycles
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Current deadline
- October 27, 2026
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Deadlines typically fall in: October
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
Overview
McMinnville Education Foundation (MEF) provides mini-grants to McMinnville School District (MSD) staff to enrich classrooms, grade level teams, and whole schools by introducing projects and experiences that align with MEF's mission to expand educational opportunities and encourage excellence, innovation, and creativity.
Geographic Scope: McMinnville School District, McMinnville, Oregon
Eligibility: MSD staff members
Focus Areas: Educational enrichment across all grade levels (elementary, middle, and high school), including but not limited to:
- STEM and robotics
- Literacy and reading
- Arts and music
- Social-emotional learning
- Field trips and cultural experiences
- Hands-on learning experiences
History: Since 2000, MEF has awarded 708 mini-grants valued over $627,900. Mini-grants often become established educational programs (e.g., Oregon Battle of the Books, K-5 Science Experiences).
Contact Information:
- McMinnville Education Foundation
- 800 NE Lafayette Ave.
- McMinnville, OR 97128
- Email: [email protected]
How to Apply
Application Process
Deadline: October 27th, 2026
Award Date: November 14th, 2026
Application Materials:
- 2025-26 Mini-Grant Application form
- Mini-Grant Guidelines & Expectations document
Application Details: Specific application instructions, required narratives, and submission procedures are available in the Mini-Grant Guidelines & Expectations and application form on the MEF website.
What McMinnville School District 40 Education Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2024
- Grants in 2024
- 1
- Total given
- $24K
- Median grant
- $24K
- By dollars: Oregon 100%. Top recipient cities: McMinnville, OR.
Example grants
McMinnville School District · McMinnville, OR
To enhance students' education
$24K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Teachers
- K-12 schools
- STEM education
- Arts
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