The Educare Foundation, a non-profit organization founded in 1995, has provided more than $1.3 million in financial support to Mankato Area Public Schools. Educare’s support through Educator Initiative Grants and Ed Waltman Mini Grants goes beyond the normal operating budget to fund programs and activities that enhance educational opportunities for all students, encourage teachers to explore new ways of learning and provide a vital link between the community and the classroom.
- Educators may apply for Ed Waltman Mini Grants throughout the school year.
- The deadline to submit an Educator Initiative Grant request is April 1, 2025.
| Ed Waltman Mini Grant Schedule 2024-2025 | ||||
| Application Due Date | Committee Review | Board Approval | Award Notification | |
| 1st Quarter | November 1, 2024 | November 12, 2024 | November 19, 2024 | November 22, 2024 |
| 2nd Quarter | December 1, 2024 | December 10, 2024 | December 17, 2024 | December 20, 2024 |
| 3rd Quarter | February 1, 2025 | February 11, 2025 | February 18, 2025 | February 21, 2025 |
| 4th Quarter | March 1, 2025 | March 11, 2025 | March 18, 2025 | March 21, 2025 |
| Educator Initiative Grant Schedule 2024-2025 | |
| Application Due Date | April 1, 2025 |
| Committee Review | No later than: May 6, 2025 |
| Board Approval | May 20, 2025 |
| School Board Presentation | June 22, 2025 |
| Award Notification | May 23, 2025 |
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