Grant Information

For the 2011-2012 school year, ALL grants must be submitted through our online application system.

Apply For Grant

For Updated Step-by-Step instructions for submitting online grants, click here.

For FAQs about our new online submission system, click here.

For a complete list of Building Representatives, click here.

FMCCS Grant Programs Description

The Foundation awarded its first grants in 1976 and continues to award grants annually for the benefit of local students. We believe that every educator should have the resources necessary to ensure that all students are successful. To date, FMCCS has awarded more than $1,900,000 in educational grants to MCCSC faculty, staff and students.

The following charts will help applicants determine which grants program best aligns with their funding needs. All MCCSC faculty, staff, and students are eligible to apply.
All applications and guidelines are available through the “Grant Applications” section of our website.

 

Amount Grant Program Who Can Apply For What Application Deadline
$250 to $1,000 Classroom & Small Project Mini Grants Any MCCSC Employee or Student Materials, Supplies, 50% of Field Trips Expense, Equipment, Technology, No Consumables or Professional Development. Enrichment & Global initiatives. Ongoing until funds are depleted. Applications & Guidelines available on the website.
funds are still available.
$1,000 to $5,000 Multi-Classroom, School & System Grants Any MCCSC Employee or Student Materials, Supplies, Equipment, Technology, Professional Development & More for Multiple Classrooms, Department, Grade Level, School or District Level Projects. Enrichment & Global initiatives (including fieldtrips) October 3rd, 2011 & February 6, 2012
$5,000+ High Impact Innovation Grants MCCSC Principals and Administrators School & district level initiatives that are innovative, research based, transformational and collaborative. Professional development is included. Enrichment initiatives. One page proposals due on October 3rd. Approved Applicants will be invited to submit a full proposal.
  Donors Choose.org Classroom & Small Project Mini Grants Multi-Classroom, School, District & System Level Grants High Impact Innovation Grants Elementary Library Grants
Materials, Supplies, Equipment &Technology for Classroom Projects X X X    
Materials, Supplies, Equipment & Technology for Multiple-Classroom, Department, Grade, whole school, & district projects X   X X  
Field Trips X X      
Library Books & Materials X X X X X
Classroom/ School Visits by Experts or Authors   X X X  
Professional Development     X X  
Fitness & Wellness Programs X X X X  
Globalizing Instruction X X X    
Enrichment X X X X  
Field trips related to Globalization and/or Enrichment X X X    

Any MCCSC employee or student may apply for grants from the Foundation. However, High Impact Innovation grants must be presented by an administrator. Applications and guidelines are available on this website for all of the Foundation’s grant programs. For more information contact your building representative (full list available here).

Despite these funding opportunities, many educators will still find it necessary to either fund learning materials through out-of-pocket spending or forgo opportunities for their students. To provide teachers and other front-line educators with another option, the Foundation is partnering with DonorsChoose.org, a web-based program that provides a simple way to fulfill needs in the classroom and to foster innovation in our public schools. Teachers post projects online and donors choose what they’d like to fund.

To find out more about DonorsChoose.org, click here.
For Frequently Asked Questions about DonorsChoose.org,click here.