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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 23, 2026.

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  1. Mini-Grants & Funds are available to ANY staff member--both Certified and Non-Certified.

  2. Grant awards will be limited to no more than $1,000.

  3. A total of $1,500 are available per semester for Mini-Grants. Each Fund has it's own amount.

  4. In the review process, emphasis will be placed on:

    1. the  creativity of the proposed project;

    2. number of students impacted;

    3. opportunities that enrich the students' education;

    4. things that extend the curriculum;

    5. items that generally are NOT purchased through curriculum funds.

  5. 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.

  6. Individual staff may apply each year.

  7. Applicants should follow the Oscoda Area School District procedures in requesting expenditures or reimbursements from the grant fund.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 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.

The objective of this Mini-Grant program is to encourage educations excellence through funding creative teaching and learning projects.

Jane Sanderson Mini-Grant for K-5 Math

Jane Sanderson was a teacher in Oscoda Area Schools for 36 years. She focused her time and energy to bring out the best in her students, colleagues and friends. She had the talent to crate a warm, friendly learning environment. Her family and students were the world to her. She was a highly effective master teacher and incorporated project learning into the lessons and units she taught.

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On the Mini-Grant Application make sure you mark Jane Sanderson Grant if your grant meets this criteria.  It is evaluated the same as all Mini-Grants.

Alex and Alice Haglund Memorial
STEM Fund

The objective of this Fund program is to encourage educations excellence through funding creative teaching and learning projects with a STEM project or equipment.

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.

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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. 

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