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• Foundation for New Education Initiatives, Inc. (FNEI), a direct-support organization of Miami-Dade County Public Schools, announces a Mini-grant Competition for all pre-K through grade 12 schools, including alternative schools, primary learning centers, and specialized centers.​

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• Purpose: Special projects and educational tools that promote and enhance innovative and/or creative educational activities which lead to student achievement.​

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• Target Population: Projects may impact students through an individual classroom activity, school-wide program, or District initiative. Projects may include before- or after-school enrichment programs.​

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• Available Funding: Grants in an amount of $3,000 will be awarded to three (3) schools for each of the three (3) Regions. 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.​

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• The deadline to submit grant applications is Friday, May 30, 2025 at 4:30 p.m.​

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• Dissemination Process: The mini-grant application template and instructions are attached.​

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• Review Process: Applications will be grouped by Region. The review committee will score and rank applications and the three (3) highest-ranked applications per region will be awarded.​

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• Review Committee: The review committee will include individuals from the following groups:  FNEI Board Members; members of the community; staff from the Office of Grants Administration, School Operations, and the Office of Community Engagement; and school-site representatives.

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Weekly Briefing ID #48018

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Congratulations to the 2024-2025 winners!

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• Comstock Elementary School – Central Region – Lidia Castilla & Tanisha Edmonds

• New Opportunity Educational Center – Central Region – Latonya Shackelford

• Miami Central Sr. High School – Central Region – Arthur D. Diamond

• Hammocks Middle School– South Region – Lois Seaman

• Kenwood K-8 Center– South Region – Dr. Gabriel Quintero

• Joe Hall Elementary School – South Region – Cristina Perez

• Dr. Frederica S. Wilson Skyway Elementary School – North Region – Bernadine Woods

• Aventura Waterways K-8 Center – North Region – Juan Franco

• Treasure Island Elementary – North Region – Lourdes Dorvilus

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