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Learning Beyond the Classroom

Marchi Mini Grants take learning to new places—sparking curiosity, adventure, and discovery that lasts a lifetime.

For Educators

Marchi Grant Application

Marchi Mini Grant Application

Welcome! You’re in the right place to apply for a Marchi Mini Grant and bring a creative, student-centered idea to life.

Funding limits: Individual educators may request up to $1,500. Teams may request up to $3,000.

If your project can also be posted on DonorsChoose, please do that in addition to this application. Posting on DonorsChoose gives your project extra visibility and another path to “yes,” increasing the chance that it will be funded...one way or another.

Heads-up: This is a single-session form and cannot be saved mid-way. We recommend drafting and proofreading your responses first, then pasting them into the application. Please scroll through the entire form before you begin so you can confirm you have everything you need.

Review timeline: All eligible applications, along with any active DonorsChoose projects you share with us, will be reviewed and scored by the Mapleton Education Foundation and Teaching & Learning teams beginning September 3, 2026, using the Marchi Mini-Grant rubric.

Thank you for sharing your creativity and commitment to Mapleton students. Every idea moves our story forward!  We wish you the best of luck as you dream, design, and apply!

This project is designed to spark learning in new ways. It is student-centered, connected to standards, responsive to individual learners, and adds high value beyond the regular curriculum.
Posting your project on DonorsChoose gives it extra visibility and increases the chance it will be funded. We encourage you to apply there in addition to this application if your project qualifies.
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How Your Grant Will Be Scored

Each Marchi Mini Grant application is reviewed for how well it tells the story of your idea and its impact on students. Reviewers will look for:

  1. The “Why” – A clear description of the student need, supported by data.

  2. The “What” – A snapshot of your proposed project or activities, with a simple timeline.

  3. Connection to Learning – How your project aligns with grade-level or content standards.

  4. Student Outcomes – Learning goals for all students who will participate.

  5. Innovation – Creative approaches that address the needs of individual learners.

  6. Measuring Impact – How you’ll know the project worked (assessments, evidence, or student outcomes).

  7. Budget – A thoughtful, realistic plan for resources that directly support your project.

You can dream big! Apply for up to $1,500 as an individual teacher, or up to $3,000 if you’re applying as a team.
Help us see the full picture—include vendor information for the resources your project needs.
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