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Educator Initiative Grants

Educare Foundation funds Educator Initiative Grants on an annual basis. 

The deadline for the Educator Initiative Grant Application for the 2022-23 school year will be February 3rd, 2023. Apply for an Educator Initiative Grant.

Educare Awards $76,223 in Grants to Mankato Area Public Schools for the 2020-21 School Year:

  • Virtual Reality Expeditions for East and West High School, Prairie Winds, and Dakota Meadows, $31,223
    • This will bring the world to the classroom and allow students to explore a variety of topics, and experience immersive virtual settings from the Louvre to Mount Everest.
  • Roller Skating Program for K-5, $15,000
    • The equipment will be used to implement a roller skating program into the district elementary physical education curriculum.
  • Greenhouse for East High School and Prairie Winds Middle School, $30,000
    • The greenhouse will allow students the opportunity to study and apply topics including science, math, agriculture, and nutrition. Students could even participate in a “Farm to Fork” sustainable food system.

Go to our News page and get more details on the past Initiative Grants awarded over the years.

Helpful Hints for Writing Grant Proposals

1. Grants may be used to compensate experts who come to work with students, but usually not to pay teachers or staff.

2. Proposals that incorporate matching funds or community resources will be looked on favorably. (Students or PTA groups might raise matching funds, for example. Community organizations may donate needed equipment, services or free admission to events). Such contributions are a sign of commitment to the project and will multiply the effectiveness of the grant award.

3. Good ideas can be lost through poorly written proposals. Be specific in expressing your ideas and ask others to critique your proposal prior to sending the information to the review committee.