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About Mini-Grants
Educational Mini-Grants are grants for amounts up to $500 given to local public school teachers to fund educational projects.
Every year, Cape Cod 5 provides thousands of dollars in mini-grants to fund educational projects to public school teachers in the communities we serve. Since its inception in 2000, more than 2,000 Mini-Grants, totaling over $880,000, have been awarded.
This grant funded Family Literacy Bags filled with high quality children's literature which feature diverse characters and diverse authors and illustrators that focus on four domains of learning: Mathematics, Literacy, Social Studies, and Social Emotional Learning.
Anina Sinclair, Barnstable West Barnstable
This grant provided funds for the Sandwich Middle High School Robotics Club to participate in a VEX Robotics Competition, a Mate ROV Competition, and to purchase RC (radio controlled) airplane supplies, to help foster creative thinking in Sandwich middle and high school students.
Larry Anderson, Sandwich Middle High School
This grant provided funds for Gyotaku (aka: Fish Printing) a form of Japanese art. Students learned about the process and culture while creating their own Gyotaku. The best way to prepare students to become better citizens in their communities is by exposing them to a variety of cultural and social groups. This project focused on a technique that was created more than 100 years ago as a way for Japanese fishermen to keep a record of the fish they caught.
Keely Farrell, Manomet Elementary School
Criteria
Teachers throughout Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket and Plymouth County who are employed as a classroom instructor at any public school are eligible to apply.
Traditionally, we have prioritized imaginative projects that foster creative thinking and have broad impact. We understand that the past few years have posed unique challenges in education and will be using more flexible criteria in considering applications. However the top five most creative projects (as identified by our review committee) will receive $1,000!
Application Process
Applications for the current school year are no longer being accepted as of November 1, 2024. Applications for the 2025-2026 school year will open in September 2025.
Selection Process
All applicants will be notified of a decision by the end of November, 2024. Grants will be distributed in early December 2024 by a check made payable to the school and mailed to your principal's attention.
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