Grants

2026-27 Mini Grants of up to $1,000 

The Guido A. and Elizabeth H. Binda Foundation has generously provided the 2026-27 Mini Grant Program with $30,000 for awards of up to $1,000 for projects that align with district approved curriculum. 
                                                

Mini Grant Proposals

Mini Grant proposals may be submitted by K12 teachers and support personnel in public and private schools in Barry, Branch, and Calhoun Intermediate School Districts. Employees of the three Intermediate School Districts may also apply.

Important Notices

Mini Grant applications must be submitted electronically on the Mini Grant Website by the 3:00 pm deadline on October 21, 2026.  You may email any questions to andrewss@calhounisd.org.  Applications sent via fax will be disqualified!

Mini Grant Guidelines

• Projects must align with district approved curriculum.
• Must be implemented as soon as possible during the 2026-27 school year and completed in time to submit financial and evaluative reporting by May 14, 2027.
• Mini Grants may not be used to purchase basic instructional materials or textbooks, pay substitute teacher salaries, teacher stipends, or college and university course work.
• The application must be reviewed by the district superintendent or the designee named by the superintendent.
• There is a limit of one Mini Grant proposal per person.
• Grant recipients must notify their local newspaper/school paper of their award.

Mini Grant Funding Priorities

• Impact on student learning.
• Enhances district approved curriculum.
• Be creative and innovative.

The Mini Grant program, coordinated by the Calhoun Intermediate School District, is made possible through the generous support of the Guido A. and Elizabeth H. Binda Foundation.  The program receives additional funding from the Barry, Branch, and Calhoun Intermediate School Districts.