Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

October 27, 2026

32 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Teacher Mini-Grants

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).

    Background: MEF is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization established in 1998.

    Contact Information:

  • McMinnville Education Foundation

  • 800 NE Lafayette Ave.

  • McMinnville, OR 97128

  • Email: [email protected]
  • Website: mac40kids.org

    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 actually gave

    Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 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

    IRS Form 990-PF, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    teachersk-12-schoolsstem-educationarts

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