

The Mini-grant Program supports students by providing teacher’s with funding for innovative classroom projects that enhance the educational experience of MPS students and further the goals of the Milford Education Foundation:
Applications are welcome from all Milford Public School District Teachers.
Teacher Mini-Grant Criteria
The funds awarded by the Foundation will be targeted at projects that will:
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Relate directly to student learning and growth
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Strengthen the curriculum through the development of innovative programs
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Enhance the educational resources available to students
While the Foundation welcomes innovative ideas from all disciplines, we would like 50% of the awarded grants to align with specific subject matter interests as follows:
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Social & Emotional Learning: e.g., mindfulness, emotional intelligence, impact of arts with social learning, community improvement, dealing with divisiveness
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Creativity and the Arts: e.g., encouraging innovation, learning from outside experts
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Interdisciplinary Learning: e.g., connecting common themes/concepts across subject matters
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Science/Technology: e.g., increasing hands-on experiences, interaction with outside professionals, furthering programmatic logic and exploring robotics engineering and artificial intelligence
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Math: e.g., using innovative reinforcement tools, promoting real-world contextualization
Applications are welcome from all Milford Public School District Teachers.
Application Deadline: Sunday, March 20, 2022
Award Notification: Friday, April 1, 2022
ONLINE APPLICATION
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Teacher Mini-Grant Criteria
The funds awarded by the Foundation will be targeted at projects that will:
-
Relate directly to student learning and growth
-
Strengthen the curriculum through the development of innovative programs
-
Enhance the educational resources available to students
While the Foundation welcomes innovative ideas from all disciplines, we would like 50% of the awarded grants to align with specific subject matter interests as follows:
-
Social & Emotional Learning: e.g., mindfulness, emotional intelligence, impact of arts with social learning, community improvement, dealing with divisiveness
-
Creativity and the Arts: e.g., encouraging innovation, learning from outside experts
-
Interdisciplinary Learning: e.g., connecting common themes/concepts across subject matters
-
Science/Technology: e.g., increasing hands-on experiences, interaction with outside professionals, furthering programmatic logic and exploring robotics engineering and artificial intelligence
-
Math: e.g., using innovative reinforcement tools, promoting real-world contextualization
Special Grants, Specific Criteria
MEF has grants that were provided by donors who have designated specific criteria:
Nash Family Government, Leadership, and Civic Engagement Mini-Grant. This grant will fund a project that promotes leadership and encourages civic engagement.