Educational Enhancement Mini Grant

Guidelines

Educational enhancement funds will support creative projects that build upon or expand classroom curriculum, offer new opportunities to students through co-curricular activities, or address issues of health and wellness in the school setting.
Grants, generally up to $500, are made to teachers and staff in the Manchester and Amherst public schools to enhance curriculum and support enrichment programs designed by faculty and staff.
A teacher/staff person may receive one award per school year.
Funds are not available to purchase textbooks or other materials that are part of a regular curriculum.
Projects must be of benefit to an entire class, or use an equitable selection process to identify participating students.

Activities must directly relate to curriculum or school-approved activities.

Projects must conform to school policies (insurance, transportation etc).

Field trip transportation costs will not be covered.

A one-page final report will be due by July 15, following receipt of a grant. No further grants will be considered if a final report is not submitted in a timely manner. Click here for the final report form.

Process

Applications should take the form of a short narrative (1 to 3 pages) and a completed Bean Foundation Educational Enhancement Fund Application Cover Sheet. Applications must be signed by the school's principal. Applications are accepted year-round for projects to be completed during the school year.

Applicants can expect a review and response within 3 weeks of submitting their proposal.

Educational Enhancement Mini Grant Application

Educational Grant Final Report Form