DFSME Mini Grants
Purpose:
What is the purpose of the DFSME Mini Grant? DFSME will fund a variety of projects with costs that are not funded by districts or agencies. The gap created by this lack of funding means that these costs often are paid by teachers and participants. These grants are designed to bridge that gap.
Funding:
What kinds of funding will DFSME consider? DFSME will consider paying the cost of experts or agencies with special STEM programs or demonstrations, materials required for students to participate in classroom or club demonstrations or activities, subscriptions, registration fees, conference fees, technology or software, and other STEM-related supplemental costs. DFSME will consider reimbursing funds already spent as well as funding projects yet to happen.
How much can be requested? DFSME Mini Grants generally range from $100 to $500. DFSME will require substantiation of the amount requested.
Applying for a Mini Grant:
Who can apply? K-12 STEM teachers, community STEM educators, student STEM groups in Delaware.
When can we apply? DFSME Mini Grant applications are accepted throughout the year. We recommend that applications for future projects be made about six weeks prior to the need. Reimbursements will be considered if costs were incurred within 3 months of the application.
How do we apply? The application process is fairly simple. You only need to submit a few paragraphs covering the following items:
- Who are you and what is your affiliation?
- What are/were the start and end dates of your project?
- Describe your target audience.
- Describe what the grant is for including what cost gap
it will cover. - Explain what impact or value-added the project
will provide. - Provide a budget, with documentation.
Ready to Apply?
Click here to download the DFSME Mini Grant application.
NOTE: The link will automatically download the application. It should appear in your computer downloads section. If you are unable to find it, try searching using the keywords DFSME Mini Grant Proposal.
For questions or more info email anne.dfsme@gmail.com. Use the subject line “DFSME Mini Grant”.