Funding Amount

Up to $1,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Teacher Mini-Grants Program

Funder: Rhode Island Education Collective

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.

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    teachersk-12-schoolsliteracy

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