CEF Mini Grant Application 2025-2026

Cambrian Educational Foundation Mini Grant Application

The Cambrian Educational Foundation (CEF) aims to support the Cambrian School District by funding education, enrichment, engagement and community building programs in our schools. CSD mini grants are to fund initiatives which are innovative for their school, build community or fill a gap that is not currently met by the district.

Please review the CEF Mini Grant Overview for additional information.

For all questions please email minigrants@cambrianef.org

General Information - Applicant(s) details

Name of Applicant #1

Email of Applicant #1

example@example.com

School of Applicant #1

Name of Applicant #2 (if needed)

Email of Applicant #2 (if needed)

example@example.com

School of Applicant #2 (if needed)

General Information - Grant details

Which school(s) will benefit?

How many students will benefit?

What grades of students will benefit?

Will the project/activity be taking place during the 2025-2026 school year?

Signature:

I acknowledge that the request for this mini grant is solely for the enrichment of education, the educational experience, or community building within the Cambrian School District.

Signature

Date

In an effort to promote fairness and equity, your application will be anonymized. Please do not name your school or refer to any name after this paragraph.

Grant Title

Grant Description. Please describe your project / activity.

What created the need for this grant? What inspired you to apply for this grant?

How will the success of the project/ activity be measured?

Budget

Amount requested from CEF in USD: (up to $1,000 per individual or $2,000 for a team)

List item expenses for the mini grant: (attach a quote if needed)

File Upload

If this amount is not the entire amount of funding needed to fulfill the mini grant described above, please explain where the additional funding is coming from and the amount.

Your application will be ranked according to the following criteria. Please check the appropriate box(es) and score your application.

Relevance to CEF goals (select all that apply)

Enhancing Core Education programs - 1pt Description: Supports learning activities that supplement the core education program (Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies)Enhancing Arts Education - 1 pt Description: Supports programs that enhance opportunities for students in the visual and performing arts.Enhancing Physical or Emotional Wellness Education - 1pt Description: Supports programs that encourage students to develop life-long, healthy living habits through outdoor education, physical and mental health, and nutrition-focusedPromoting Community Building - 1 pt Description: Aims at fostering a strong sense of community and creating a safe, orderly learning environment.Promoting Creativity and Innovation - 1pt Description: Supports programs that prepare Cambrian students to be successful in addressing the challenges of the 21st century as global citizens.

Grant beneficiaries (select one)

Targeted - 1pt. Description: A selected group of students will benefit from the mini grant.Limited - 2 pts Description: An entire classroom will benefit from the mini grant.Broad - 3 pts Description: Two or more classrooms will benefit from the mini grant.Widespread - 4 pts Description: An entire school will benefit from the mini grant.

Program Merit (select all that apply)

Innovation - 1pt Description: The project / activity is original, creative, or forward-thinking.Relevance - 1pt Description: The project / activity aligns with student needs and educational goals.Resonance - 1pt Description: The project / activity strongly connects with and inspires students or the school community.Sustainability - 1pt Description: The project / activity will have lasting benefits, possibly beyond the school year.

Impact on Student Learning (choose one)

Short-Term Impact - 1pt Description: The grant will have an impact measurable in weeks. Student Learning Effect: Students gain exposure or spark of interest; learning gains are immediate but limited in duration.Emerging Impact - 2pt Description: The grant will have an impact lasting one to two months. Student Learning Effect: Students gain exposure or spark of interest; learning gains are immediate but limited in duration.Moderate Impact- 3 pts Description: The grant will have an impact lasting several months. Student Learning Effect: Students build specific skills or knowledge that last beyond the activity, with observable progress.Sustained Impact - 4 pts Description: The grant will have an impact measurable in a school year or more. Student Learning Effect: Students demonstrate lasting skill development and improved academic outcomes over time.

Adequacy

Budget is reasonable and justified - 1ptTimeline is feasible - 1ptObjectives are clear and measurable - 1 pt

Please enter your self-assessed score based on the criteria above (0–20)

Signature:

In an effort to promote fairness and equity, your application will be anonymized. Please do not name your school or refer to any name after this paragraph.

Budget

Your application will be ranked according to the following criteria. Please check the appropriate box(es) and score your application.

Thank you for submitting your application.