Mini Grants

2024-25 Mini-Grant Competition

Congratulations to the following recipients of mini-grants for this year's round of competition.  22 proposals were submitted totaling requests for $20,754.77 in funding.  Unfortunately, the Education Foundation is able to provide funding for only 12 of those projects ranging from the purchase of library materials, to percussion items for music/band, to kitchen equipment, to science class materials.  The total amount awarded in this year's competition is $11,644.19.

 Congratulations to our Awardees!

1. Katherine Westmoreland -- Ron Watson Middle School, District 1                             $820.75 +                                    the best written mini-grant proposal                                                                            100.00   
2. Lizbeth Valera  -- San Luis Middle School, Gadsden School District                            $1000.00   
3. Amanda Coltman and Rebecca Ybarra -- Gila Vista Jr. High, District 1                        $1000.00
4. Amanda Coltman -- Desert Mesa Elementary, District 1                                              $1000.00
5. Elizabeth Colton -  Crane Middle School, Crane District - Hydroponic Project            $1000.00    
6. Caitlyn Zaksheske -- Yuma High School, YUHSD                                                        $  847.97
7. Elizabeth Colton -  Crane Middle School, Crane District- Electric Vehicle Project        $  889.22 
8. Kristina Murray -- Vista High School, YUHSD                                                               $1000.00
9. Yadira Morales -- Castle Dome Middle School, District 1                                             $1000.00
10. Patricia Downing -- Crane Middle School, Crane District                                             $1000.00
11. Megan Sanchez -- Yuma High School, YUHS                                                                $ 968.25
12. Kayla Solorio -- Crane Middle School, Crane District                                                    $1000.00                                                                                                                                  Total                              $11,644.19.                                                                          

The 2025-26 Mini-Grant competition will open September 2 and close at 11:59 p.m. on October 3rd.  Notices regarding the competition will come out through all Yuma County schools in late August.

Mini-Grant Criteria:

1. Projects and programs must support the school and grade level State Standards.
2. The mini-grant will not fund field trips.
3. Selected projects must expend funds during the current school year.
4. ALL MATERIALS PURCHASED WITH FUNDING FROM A MINI-GRANT BECOME THE PROPERTY OF THE SCHOOL AND ARE TO BE LEFT AT THE RECIPIENT’S SCHOOL UPON LEAVING THAT SCHOOL.

Mini-grant Proposal Process:

1. Go to the website that will be open in September 2025, find the link for the application, and fill it out.

2. Read the questions carefully, and be sure to provide clear information about your proposed project including a detailed budget.

3. Get a digital letter of support from your building administrator.

ALL MATERIALS PURCHASED WITH FUNDING FROM A MINI-GRANT BECOME THE PROPERTY OF THE SCHOOL AND ARE TO BE LEFT AT THE RECIPIENT’S SCHOOL UPON LEAVING THAT SCHOOL. 

Questions about the mini-grants can be directed to Nancy Blitz, edfoundationofyumacounty@gmail.com

 

Watch this helpful mini-grant how-to video which will give you important pointers on how to write a better proposal for your mini-grant.   Please pay SPECIAL ATTENTION to the video information on how to write your proposal.  We want to fund you -- and a well-written proposal that is developed based on what is scored on the rubric will enhance the chances for your funding!! 

 

Mini Grant Guidelines by Eliana Osborn

 

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