The Educare Foundation provides support through the Ed Waltman Mini Grants Program during the school year. The Foundation distributes up to $24,000 annually in mini grants, with a maximum of $1,000 awarded per mini grant. Generally, around $6,000 will be awarded per quarter depending on requests. Grant request are accepted and reviewed every quarter by the Educare Grants Committee. The review/approval dates are as follows:
| Request Due Date | Committee Review | Board Approval | Award Notification | |
| 1st Quarter | September 26, 2017 | October 3, 2017 | October 10, 2017 | October 11, 2017 |
| 2nd Quarter | November 28, 2017 | December 5, 2017 | December 12, 2017 | December 13, 2017 |
| 3rd Quarter | January 30, 2018 | February 6, 2018 | February 13, 2018 | February 14, 2018 |
| 4th Quarter | March 27, 2018 | April 3, 2018 | April 10, 2018 | April 11, 2018 |
Mini Grant Application:
Grant requests should be summarized in one page or less outlining the selection criteria. Please upload your one-page application using the “File Upload” option on the application. Please upload any supporting documentation, such as, pictures, sources, costs, shopping cart printouts, website printouts, etc. The grant request is NOT complete without your principal’s approval or signature on the one-page application (please include proof of approval).