Teacher Mini-Grants Program
Funding Amount
Up to $1,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
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Eligible organizations
- K–12 public school teachers in Rhode Island district and charter public schools
- State school teachers
Overview
Awards mini-grants to K–12 public school teachers across Rhode Island, supporting impactful classroom projects ranging from specialized literacy training to hands-on science equipment and enrichment experiences beyond the classroom.
Geographic Scope: Rhode Island (all districts and charter public schools)
Eligibility:
- K–12 public school teachers in Rhode Island district and charter public schools
- State school teachers
Funding Focus:
- Instructional materials
- Experiential learning opportunities
- Professional development
- Classroom innovation and creativity
Example Funded Projects:
- Orton-Gillingham training for specialized reading instruction
- Bacterium incubator for hands-on science learning
- Theater and poetry field trips
Program Background: Grew out of the Educators' Circle program, which brought together nearly 50 Rhode Island public school teachers for discussions on recruitment, retention, and job satisfaction.
Contact Information:
- Email: info@RIEducationCollective.org
- Phone: 401-246-7834
- Address: 235 Georgia Avenue, #102, Providence, RI 02905
How to Apply
Application Process
- Applications accepted from all Rhode Island district and charter public school teachers
- Submission details not provided in source material
- Awards announced in February (based on 2025 cycle)
Note: Specific application procedures and required materials not detailed in available content.
What Rhode Island Education Collective actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2024
- Grants in 2024
- 8
- Total given
- $73K
- Median grant
- $8,000
- Range
- $5,200–$20K
- By dollars: Rhode Island 100%. Top recipient cities: Providence, RI; Central Falls, RI; Cumberland, RI.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
Example grants
Central Falls School District · Central Falls, RI
Community building grant
$20K
Blackstone Valley Prep · Cumberland, RI
Community building grant
$11K
YMCA of Greater Providence · Providence, RI
Community building grant
$8,000
Johnston Public Schools · Johnston, RI
Community building grant
$8,000
Progreso Latino · Central Falls, RI
Community building grant
$8,000
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Teachers
- K-12 schools
- Literacy
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