Educators

Mini-grant Program

Online application available on February 1, 2009

Deadline for application is May 1, 2009

Purpose

The Minigrant Program, funded by a grant from the Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation, provides funds to Arkansas public middle school teachers to purchase consumable items for student hands-on experiences in science.

Program Description

The Arkansas Science & Technology Authority Minigrant Program, in conjunction with the Arkansas Community Foundation Affiliates Minigrant Program, will provide $500 awards to Arkansas teachers in grades 5, 6, 7, and 8 to purchase consumable science materials. Kits are permitted if they are grade standard based and meet the State Frameworks requirements. Classroom textbooks, regular papergoods, and expensive instrument purchases are not allowed.

Funds Available

$200,000 per year.

Eligible Users

All Arkansas public middle school teachers of science are eligible for a Minigrant Program award from the Authority. Applications are evaluated by a selection committee chosen by the Authority.

How to Participate

Online applications and guidelines will be available March 1, 2009.