Mini-Grants
Each year KCEPF awards mini-grants, up to $500, for educational activities that are innovative, not typically provided through the school budget, and that provide opportunities that specifically benefit students.
Mini-Grant Application Guidelines
Eligible grant applicants:
- KCUSD Staff
Preference will be given to projects that are:
- innovative (repeat projects are discouraged)
- not normally provided through the school budget
- specific educational opportunities that benefit students
Successful applications must demonstrate that their project:
- is aligned with the instructional standards of KCUSD
- is likely to succeed in meeting the project goals
- serves as a learning model for others
- has a reasonable timeline for implementation and completion
- has a reasonable budget
- provides direct and improved service to students
Additional information:
- Staff may collectively apply for one grant or individually
- A person’s name may appear on only one application
- There may be multiple applications from a school site
- Maximum award per application is $500 per approved project
- The funds must be expended before the end of the current school year
- The application cannot award aid to students via an outright grant or loan
- Repair of equipment will not be considered
- Rewards will not be considered
- By May 1 of the current school year, each successful grant recipient shall submit a written summary report and thank you note to the Foundation Secretary, Aide Garza at KCUSD Educational Support Center
- The report shall include the number of student participants and a brief narrative of the implementation of the project. Failure to submit the mini-grant report will disqualify you from applying for future mini-grants.
- The Board of Directors of the Foundation will make all final decisions on funded applications
- Applications are due to Aide Garza by 5:00 p.m. October 30, 2020 (late applications will NOT be accepted)
- If you have questions, please contact Aide Garza, 305-7025 (garza-a@kcusd.com)
