Micro-Grant Program Offers Up to $5,000 for Classroom Tech

The Educators of American Micro-Grant Program is awarding educators $250 to $5,000 for classroom technology to support student success. The organization reviews micro-grant applications on a quarterly basis (in January, April, July and October).

Awards are given to educators based on how they plan to use the technologies they seek funding for and “what long term strategy will be employed to ultimately increase student achievement and technology integration.” Applicants should provide detailed information about how the funds will be used.

Examples of technologies the program will fund include Chromebooks, other types of laptops, 3D printers, tablets and AV equipment. Applicants can also specify other types of technologies.

Complete details and an online application can be found at educatorsusa.org/our-programs/micro-grants.

About the Author

David Nagel is the former editorial director of 1105 Media's Education Group and editor-in-chief of THE Journal, STEAM Universe, and Spaces4Learning. A 30-year publishing veteran, Nagel has led or contributed to dozens of technology, art, marketing, media, and business publications.

He can be reached at [email protected]. You can also connect with him on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidrnagel/ .


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