Encouraging Creativity & Innovation in the Classroom
Established in 2013, the Marchi Mini Grant program is named in memory of Lisa Marchi, a former educator in Mapleton Public Schools. Lisa loved supporting both teachers and students.
The Marchi Mini Grant program provides funding for teachers to implement innovative, standards-based, hands-on learning opportunities in their classrooms. Though applicants may also receive support from the Donors Choose site, Mapleton Education Foundation awards are up-to $1,500 for an individual instructor or up-to $3,000 for a team application.
Members of the Mapleton Education Foundation Board of Directors select projects for Mapleton Education Foundation Marchi Innovation funding and notify winners by the end of October.
Educators you can apply here, Marchi Mini Grant Applications Due 10/3/24!
2024-2025 Marchi Mini Grant Awards!
The MEF Board of Directors in collaboration with the Teaching and Learning Team has selected eight Marchi Mini Grant submissions to be funded for a total of $10,405. Thank you to all who applied. Every year we receive more applications than we can fund, but we truly appreciate the innovation and thoughtfulness that is included in the applications.
Congratulations to the 2024-25 recipients:
Building Community Through Storytelling and Filmmaking- Chad Russell, Performing Arts School on Broadway
Hands-on Lab Experiments for Middle School Science- Arturo Hernandez, York International School
Adventures With Clay- Jonathan Miner, Meadow Community School
A Simple Touch- Vincent Rosa, Clayton Partnership School
CU Anshutz Laboratories- Sarah Hartman, York International School
Sensory Path- Rebecca Groeneveld, Valley View Innovation School
Immersive Literature Studies- Nicholas Sabri, Mapleton Early Career Prep
Adaptive Fitness- Sergio Panelo & Hayley Fisher, York International School
