The Educator Mini-Grant program will provide up to 10 grants per school year--each up to $500--to help cover the cost of materials and programming that focus on water resources, while funds last. Review the mini-grant information handout before filling out and submitting your application.
Eligibility
- The applicant must be located within the Lower Minnesota River Watershed District (LMRWD) or a member city
- Activities and projects must have a water resources or wildlife habitat component
- Recipients are eligible for only one grant per school year
- Receipts and a project report must be provided for refund
Grant examples include, but are not limited to: equipment, supplies and in-class materials, field trips and transportation, guest speakers, teacher training, and program sponsorship funding. Examples of activities not eligible for funding include: marketing materials for self-promotion, staff payroll, and funding for future undetermined activities and projects.
How to Apply and What to Expect
- Fill out and submit the application. Applications should be sent to info@lowermnriverwd.org with the subject heading: "LMRWD Educator Mini-Grant Program"
- All applications received on or before the deadline will be pre-screened before members of the Citizen Advisory Committee review the applications and score them based on project quality metrics.
- Funding recommendations will be presented to the Board of Managers for consideration.
- If successful, an agreement will be created and you will be contacted for your signature.
- Congratulations! Now you can complete your project or activity. Take photos and save receipts.
- Fill out and submit the reimbursement and reporting form when your project or activity is complete.
- Payment will be transmitted once reporting requirements are met.
Deadline
Grant funds are available for the 2023-2024 academic year. The application will be released twice during the academic year with deadlines on October 20, 2023 and February 23, 2024. Applications are awarded on a competitive basis while funds last.
Send Applications To:
info@lowermnriverwd.org
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