Mini-Grant Information

Ongoing Classroom and Professional Development Grant Instructions

What Kinds of Grants are Awarded?

GEF mini grant applications are considered throughout the year. Grants are limited to $250 or less and will be considered at the GEF board meeting which follows the date of receipt of the application.

Grants will be considered for any worthwhile project that supports and furthers GEF’s main goals of enriching education for children, supporting ethics and leadership among students and staff, and enhancing teacher excellence within the Gorham Public Schools.  Grants are in the sole discretion of the Gorham Educational Foundation.  Grants are awarded as one-time, one-year grants.

Potential applicants whose ideas and project proposals are larger than the scope of this year’s grants or are multi-year programs are strongly encouraged to contact GEF directly via email to discuss other funding opportunities.

Who May Apply?

Any individual seeking to benefit the Gorham Public Schools or support the goals of GEF may apply.  Any organization directly associated with the Gorham Public Schools may also apply.

How Do I Apply?

Complete the Gorham Educational Foundation, Inc. Grant Application. Click here to download the regular application form (Grant amounts greater than $250.00) or click here to download the mini grant application (Grants up to $250.00) Please note that older versions of the mini grant application may continue to be used until updated on this website. For questions or assistance with grants email gorhamef@maine.rr.com.

What Other Information is Required?

1.  Obtain the signature endorsement of applicant’s building administrator, or if applicable, the applicant’s supervisor, on the application itself.  If applicant is not an employee of the Gorham Public Schools, applicant must obtain the signature endorsement of an administrator of Gorham Public Schools.