MINI GRANTs
Designed to support teachers, student committees, administrators, and all District employees in their efforts to develop, improve or expand opportunities for high school students to learn and excel in education.
*Please read the details and requirements below before applying
Awards support innovative programs that strive to increase interest and academic achievement in all curriculums.
Grants can be from $300 up to $1,500 each. Individual schools or programs can receive between $300 and $1,000. The maximum amount of $1,500 will be given to district-wide and multi-campus opportunities.
who can apply?
Applicants may be teachers, administrators, student committees, or any District employee.
APPLICATION DATES
Application Opens:
January 7, 2025
Application Deadline:
February 3, 2025
Award Notification Date:
March 2025
Announcing Spring 2025 awards!
Academies at South Mountain – Nidhi Mehta
Enhancing ELL through Hydroponics Introduction
$1000
By incorporating hydroponics, students are educated about sustainable agriculture,
water conservation, and the importance of reducing carbon footprints, while also
supporting language development and engagement in ELL students. This mini-grant
impacts 75 students per year.
Camelback - David Benton
Photo and Video Equipment
$1000
Providing students in Photography 1-2, Journalism 1-2, and Camera Club with access to
high-quality, state-of-the-art photo and video equipment will enhance their technical
skills in photography and video production. This mini-grant impacts 180 students.
North – Jana Jackson
Gizmo-Supplemental Resource in the Classroom
$1000
Incorporating Gizmo into the classroom will enhance student achievement in alignment
with the Universal Design for Learning, improving students’ understanding of space
science concepts, and helping students recognize the importance of studying Earth and
space. This mini-grant impacts 150 students.
Academies at South Mountain – Vicki Burkhart
NumWorks-Graphing Calculators
$1000
Graphing calculators help students build connections between algebraic representations
and graphic representations causing a stronger understanding of mathematical concepts.
This mini-grant impacts 147 students.
Fairfax – Gary Mattevi
Multilingual Learners Headsets $1000
Headsets will assist multilingual learners in growing speaking and listening skills through
practice and formative assessments. This mini-grant impacts 40 students.
PXU City – Cara Wright
Graduation Regalia-Chick-Fil-A Leadership Academy
$600
Chick-Fil-A Leadership Academy prepares students to be leaders in their community and
encourages students to use 21st century problem solving skills to help with a community
service project. This mini-grant impacts 35 students.
Hayden – Bianca Valencia
Bambu 3D Printer and Filament-World Language Learners
$1000
Incorporating a 3D printer and fostering a collaborative learning environment, the
program will empower students to explore new possibilities, develop critical thinking
skills, and achieve greater academic success through hands -on learning. This mini-grant
impacts 300 students per year.
Metro Tech – Nicholas Estes
Prep fro AP Government and Politics Exam
$800
The exam preparation services will allow for a more robust preparation for the AP
Government and Politics exam. This mini-grant impacts 40 students.
Franklin – Mario Malaby
Strength Training for First Responders
$1000
This mini-grant provides essential strength training equipment supporting the
development of future police and fire responders. This mini-grant impacts 400 students
per year.
Phoenix Coding Academy – Mario Malaby
Gardening Education and Sustainable Living
$1000
Students learn to make conscious decisions regarding food production and resource
management, empowering them to take ownership of their ecological footprint. This
mini-grant impacts 70 students per year.
Academies at South Mountain – Carly Bacha
Budgeting Skills for Upward and Onward Program
$1000
Funding this project will allow the students in the Upward and Onward Program to
practice budgeting, ordering, communication, and independence in real-life situations
that will help them gain critical life skills. This mini-grant impacts 13 students per year.
Chavez – Hoanchau Nguyen
Graphing Calculators and Whiteboard
$1000
Graphing calculators allow students to explore mathematical concepts more
interactively, enabling students to visualize functions and in real-time. Using
whiteboards in math class encourages collaborative learning as students can share their
ideas and solutions during group work. This mini-grant impacts 125 students per year.
Chavez – Jill Smith
Language Translator Devices
$600
The goal of this initiative is to reduce our dependence on translators by equipping the
counseling team with real-time communication devices that can facilitate immediate and
clear conversations with families who speak different languages. This mini-grant impacts
300+ students per year.
Academies at South Mountain – Jan C. Altmann
Exam Writing Grading Services for AP US History
$1000
By implementing AP quality writing grading services, the students receive detailed
feedback on their writing which builds the students’ abilities to write in an academic
format that demonstrates their knowledge of the material while also demonstrating their
composition skills. This mini-grant impacts 61 students per year.
Browne – Raquel Diaz
AI Robots and LittleBits Kits
$1000
The integration of AI robots in the classroom addresses the critical need for 21 st -centrury
skills development, preparing students for futures careers in STEM (Science, Technology,
Engineering, and Math) fields. This mini-grant impacts 150 students per year.
Alhambra - Jackson MacDonald
US and Japanese Plane Models/Battle of Peral Harbor
$750
This project allows students to discover how the political desire to remain neutral
impacted military readiness. It enables students to understand the relationship between
politics, history, and how we can anticipate and prepare for possible future events. This
mini-grant impacts 60 students per year.
Chavez – Rashada Anderson
Social-Emotional Walking Club
$450
The Social-Emotional Walking Club addresses a growing need for programs that support
students’ mental health while promoting physical activity. It provides a platform for
students to engage socially and emotionally, encouraging a balanced approach to
education that prioritizes both mental and physical health. This mini-grant impacts 50 to
60 students per year.
Camelback – Leah Eckroth
Sewing Machines and 3-D Printer/Fashion Design and Cultural Expression
$800
Having sewing machines and a 3-D printer will give students the ability to engage in
practical, inquiry-based learning and allow students to create and complete fashion
pieces and accessories that can be worn with pride at the Cultural Fashion Walk. This
mini-grant impacts 50+ students per year.
Hayden – Torunn Anderson
Art Museum Field Trip/World History and Literature Students
$600
The goal of the field trip is for students to express their true selves by both discovering
interpretations that are similar to and different from themselves. The art museum will
expose the students to expressions and perspectives. This mini-grant impacts 83
students per year.
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