Mini Grant Funds up to $500 to educators for enrichment projects or programs and the associated equipment and materials.

GRANT SUBMISSION DEADLINES

FALL – October 31
SPRING – April 30

  • All Grant Applications must be completed and submitted using the MEF forms in order to be considered for funding.

  • Grant Committee notifies grant applicants within one month of the deadline.

  • All Grant Applications and supporting documents must be submitted through this website by the due date or mailed to:

    MEF
    P.O. Box 521
    Uncasville, CT 06382

    INTRODUCTION

    The Montville Education Foundation, Inc. (MEF) is a non-profit organization established for the purpose of promoting excellence in education within the Montville community through financial support for educational opportunities and programs for residents of all ages.

    INSTRUCTIONS

    Mini-Grants fund projects up to $500.00.

    Please fill out the application completely. Submit the original with signatures to the MEF prior to one of the dates listed below.

    If more space is needed, please attach additional sheets.

    Grants will be made two times annually by the Montville Education Foundation, Inc. Applications must be postmarked no later than April 30th to be considered for the fall program and October 30th to be considered for the spring program. Awards will be made in June and January of each year. Any application received after the deadline will be considered ineligible and returned to the applicant without review by the Grant Committee.

    The MEF Grant Committee will notify all grant applicants in writing of their decision.

    ELIGIBILITY

    A number of entities are considered eligible for participation in the MEF grant program. The MEF encourages collaboration between schools within the district and among individuals and organizations to broaden the level of program development for the residents within the town of Montville. The following are eligible to apply for the grant program:

      Teachers, administrators or other professionals supporting programs in the Montville School district

      Teachers, administrators, or other professionals teaching within the town of Montville (include St. Bernard’s High School, St. Thomas More Academy, and licensed childcare centers)

      Municipal departments providing educational programs to residents of the town of Montville

      Non-profits that want to provide a program to town residents

      Individuals or parents who wish to provide a program through the town