Mini-Grants
Mini Grant Application Now Open through May 29, 2026
The M-DCPS Foundation, a direct support organization of Miami-Dade County Public Schools, is sponsoring a
mini-grant competition for all Pre-K through grade 12 schools, including alternative schools, primary learning
centers, and specialized centers.
Purpose
To fund special projects and educational tools that promote and enhance innovative and/or creative
educational activities which lead to student academic achievement. Over $300,000 have been awarded to
classroom projects since the inception of this competition.
Target Population
Projects may have impact on students through individual classroom activity, school-wide program, or district
initiative. Projects may include before- or after-school enrichment programs.
Available Funding
Grants in the amount of $3,000 will be awarded to three (3) schools from each of the three (3) regions for a
total of nine (9) grant awards. The total amount available district-wide is $27,000. Funds will be deposited into
the school’s bank account and placed by the school treasurer in a Trust Grant Account. Funds can be used for
educational materials, equipment, field trips, entrance fees, bus rentals, and supplies. No funds can be used
for personnel expenses. All expenses must be consistent with applicable Miami-Dade County Public Schools
(M-DCPS) policies and procedures. Each school may submit one mini-grant application.
Project Period
July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027
Dissemination Process
The mini-grant application will be disseminated to All Principals/Aps and All Teachers via the district’s Weekly
Briefings.
Review Process
The review committee will score and rank applications and the three (3) highest-ranked applications per region
will be awarded.
Review Committee M-DCPS Foundation Board Members; members of the community; school-site
representatives; staff from the Office of Grants Administration; Office of School Leadership and Performance;
and the Office of Community Partnerships, Education, and Business Access.
Deadline to Submit Grant Application
Friday, May 29, 2026, at 4:30 p.m.
Winner Notifications
Late July 2026.
About the Mini-Grants for Schools Program
M-DCPS Foundation’s Mini-grant Competition is for all Pre-K through grade 12 schools including alternative schools, primary learning centers, and specialized centers.
Submitted project must promote innovative educational activities, challenging academic achievement standards, and impact students through an individual classroom activity. Project may also include before- or after school enrichment programs.
Grants in the amount of $3,000 are awarded to three (3) schools from each of the three regions for a total of 9 grant awards. Each school may submit one mini-grant application. The total amount available District-wide is $27,000. Funds will be deposited into the school’s bank account and placed by the school treasurer in a Trust Grant Account. Funds can be used for educational materials, equipment, field trips, entrance fees, bus rentals, and supplies. No funds can be used for personnel expenditures. All expenditures must be consistent with applicable Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) policies and procedures.
Applications are grouped by region. A review committee will score and rank applications and the three (3) highest-ranked applications per region will be awarded.
The review committee is comprised of M-DCPS Foundation Board Members, members of the community, district staff from the Office of Grants Administration, School Operations, and the Office of Community Engagement, and school-site representatives.