Mini Grants

Application Dates

Fall – September 9, 2024
Spring – January 6, 2025

The Cissna Park Education Foundation makes available Mini-Grant Funds to teachers and classrooms in the Cissna Park Unit #6 school system. The purpose of these grants is to support classroom enrichment projects beyond what the district supports. Proposals should be aimed at direct classroom/ student improvement and/ or instructional enhancement. Funds may not be used for salary or work-time compensation. The grant may not be used for items that do not directly benefit students.

The completed application form must be submitted according to the timeline presented. The Cissna Park Education Foundation Board makes the final decision in the approval / disapproval of any requests. The Foundation will provide funding to the Cissna Park School District/ teachers/ vendors for the selected proposals.

Approved grants are expected to be completed by the end of the current school semester. Grant evaluation and sharing community-wide of the results will be part of the process.

Purpose
Achieve the Foundation’s mission by directing support toward the following goals:

To promote development for learners of all ages
To encourage employee innovation and creativity
To encourage school / community partnership

Eligibility
Eligibility to apply for a Classroom Mini Grant is as follows:

All requirements from previous grants must be completed
Item(s) being purchased are not considered annual consumables
Submitted projects should not be already contracted or purchased
The project’s additional funding sources must be fully secured at the time of application

Selection Criteria
A. The proposal must enhance student learning opportunities included but not limited to: