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2010-2011 School Year Mini Grant Program InformationWhat is the purpose of Matanuska Susitna Schools Foundation School Mini Grant Program?
The Matanuska Susitna Schools Foundation supports excellence in the Matanuska Susitna Borough School District. Our mission is to enrich and expand educational opportunities for children beyond what is provided by the school district. We are looking for creative ways teachers can excite and motivate their students.Who may apply for funds?
Administrators, certified staff, and students sponsored by certified staff may submit grant applications to serve the needs of Matanuska Susitna Borough School District students. Grants can not be for one individual.What are the funding limits for mini grants?
- $500 for 2010-2011 school year.
- You may submit only 1 application per year.
What is the application process?
- Complete the online grant application. Concise, clear responses are best.
- The fall application deadline for the 2010-11 school year is Friday, Oct. 8, 2010.
- Successful applicants will receive confirmation Oct. 18th. If the application is not funded, applicants will receive information on the reason the application was not approved.
- Funds will be dispersed to the school to be used during the 2010-2011 school year.
Keep in mind:
- Projects should include sustainability if start-up funds are requested.
- Projects should impact multiple students.
- Projects should be ideally completed within a year.
- Projects should exclude transportation costs and stipends.
Questions? Email: info@matsuschoolsfoundation.org
Download and complete the Mini Grant Application.
Email completed application to info@matsuschoolsfoundation.org prior to Oct. 8, 2010.

Who may apply for funds?
Mat-Su Borough School District's Houston Middle School and Houston High School teachers may apply for the Gorilla Fireworks $1000 Grant.What are the funding limits?
- $1000 for 2010-2011 school year.
- You may submit only 1 application per year.
What is the application process?
Keep in mind:
- Complete the online grant application. Concise, clear responses are best.
- The application deadline for the 2010-11 school year is Friday, October 8, 2010. We are now accepting applications for 2010-11 school year grants.
- Successful applicants will receive confirmation by Oct. 22nd. If the application is not funded, applicants will receive information on the reason the application was not approved.
- Funds will be dispersed to the school to be used during the 2010-2011 school year.
- Projects should include sustainability if start-up funds are requested.
- Projects should impact multiple students.
- Projects should be ideally completed within a year.
- Projects should exclude transportation costs and stipends.
Questions? Email: info@matsuschoolsfoundation.org
Download and complete the Gorilla Fireworks Grant Application for Houston teachers only.
Email completed application to info@matsuschoolsfoundation.org prior to Oct. 8, 2010.

