​​​​​​​​​M-DCPS Foundation, a direct-support organization of Miami-Dade County Public Schools, holds an annual Mini-grant Competition for all pre-K through grade 12 schools, including alternative schools, primary learning centers, and specialized centers.​​​​​

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APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR 2026-2027:

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The timing couldn’t be better! Grant awards can help fill in the gaps in a teacher’s continued effort to making a positive impact on their students’ academic and personal growth. In its 16th consecutive year the M-DCPS Foundation moves on to judge all the 2026-Mini-Grant applications for all Pre-K through grade 12 school programs. 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.

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“It’s an opportunity as a teacher to create a project that will motivate and capture students interest interjecting objectives prescribed through each subject area,” said Maria Cervantes, Mini-Grant coordinator and M-DCPS grants administrator. “I believe that each recipient of this award has a project that brings tremendous impact to the classroom and students,” she concluded.

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The judges review around 50 applications yearly and the winners are announced in late July with funds available soon after. Good luck! Source: July OGA Newsletter

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Note: Deadline: May 29, 2026

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2026-2027 Announcement

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2026-2027 Application

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Weekly Briefing

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