
Oscoda education opportunity foundation
MINI-GRANTS & FUNDS
The objective of the Mini-Grant & Fund program is to encourage educational excellence through the funding of creative teaching and learning projects.
We have added a "save for later" button which will give you a link to save so you can complete your grant later.
OAS Staff, The Fall Mini-Grants will be due September 29, 2026. We look forward to reading some awesome creative ideas. Second Semester Mini-Grant & Funds are due January 22, 2027.
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Mini-Grants & Funds are available to ANY staff member--both Certified and Non-Certified.
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Grant awards will be limited to no more than $1,000.
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A total of $1,500 are available per semester for Mini-Grants. Each Fund has it's own amount.
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In the review process, emphasis will be placed on:
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the creativity of the proposed project;
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number of students impacted;
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opportunities that enrich the students' education;
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things that extend the curriculum;
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items that generally are NOT purchased through curriculum funds.
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All items purchased with mini-grant & funds become the property of Oscoda Area Schools. Applicants are encouraged to purchase from and use as many local resources as possible.
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Individual staff may apply each year.
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Applicants should follow the Oscoda Area School District procedures in requesting expenditures or reimbursements from the grant fund.
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Mini-Grant and Fund recipients are required to provide a brief, written report (including photos), if applicable, to the organization regarding the outcome of their project during the school year in which the grant was awarded.
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The Grant Application automatically sends the Mini-Grant and/or Fund to your Administrator, who comments on it, approves it and submits it to the OEOF. We encourage you to communicate with your administrator prior to completing the grant.
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Types of requests NOT funded: Requests for funds after an event has taken place.
The Mini-Grant and Fund must have at least one major goal which is aligned to the Core Content or Building/District MICIP (Michigan Integrated Continuous Process). Completeness of the budget information is important. The grant application is attached and no more than one additional page may be added.
1 FUND
This Fund, has been established by family and friends, to encourage a deserving classroom pursue their educational goal using STEM theory and materials. This Fund is worth $1,000 per year. It is available in the fall and again in January.
On the Mini-Grant and Fund Application make sure you mark Alex and Alice Haglund Memorial Fund if your grant meets this criteria. Funds and Mini-Grants are evaluated the same as listed above. This must be for STEM materials.