Teachers Mini-Grant

Teachers Mini-Grant

Funder: Arcadia Educational Foundation (AEF)

Geographic Scope: Arcadia Unified School District (AUSD), California

Award Amounts:

Up to $1,000 for individual applicants

Up to $5,000 for group projects

Deadline: October 14, 2026 (annual)

Program Overview

The Teachers Mini-Grant program has been supporting AUSD teachers and staff for over 20 years. AEF awards grants that help take inspirational teacher proposals from ideas to reality, enhancing students' achievement and educational experiences.

Who Can Apply

• All non-administrative AUSD staff and faculty

Eligibility Requirements

Proposals must be:
• Student-centered
• Related to the curriculum
• Designed to directly benefit students
• Focused on enhancing and improving student achievement

Projects that serve a larger number of students and utilize non-consumable items are desired but not required.

Application Requirements

• Completed application form
• Principal approval

Focus Areas

Projects may enhance educational experiences in areas such as:
• Science
• Math
• History
• Music
• Sports
• Fine Arts
• STEM-based, tech-integrated initiatives
• Social-emotional learning
• Early learning initiatives

Contact

minigrants@arcadiaedfoundation.org

Additional Information

AEF has distributed over $27,000-$28,000 annually to approximately 30-40 teachers and staff through mini-grants. The foundation has supported this program for over 20 years.

Application Process

1. Complete the application form
2. Obtain principal approval
3. Submit by October 14, 2026

Required Materials

• Completed application form
• Principal approval
• Proposal details including:
- How the project is student-centered - Connection to curriculum - How it directly benefits students - How it enhances and improves student achievement - Number of students served (preferred information) - Use of non-consumable vs. consumable items (preferred information)

Submission

For more information or to access the application form, contact: minigrants@arcadiaedfoundation.org