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 25, 2018 | October 2, 2018 | October 16, 2018 | October 17, 2018 |
| 2nd Quarter | November 27, 2018 | December 4, 2018 | December 18, 2018 | December 19, 2018 |
| 3rd Quarter | January 29, 2019 | February 5, 2019 | February 19, 2019 | February 20, 2019 |
| 4th Quarter | March 26, 2019 | April 2, 2019 | April 16, 2019 | April 17, 2019 |
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).