Awarding mini grants to Cheshire Public School staff is one of the most rewarding ways the Cheshire Education Foundation supports our community. These grants empower educators to think creatively, dream big, and propose innovative ideas that captivate and inspire students—taking their learning experience far beyond the ordinary.

​From after-school theater programs and learning new musical instruments to providing the tools and space to invent, create, or explore new concepts, we are passionate about sparking curiosity and encouraging students to embrace new challenges. Our mission is to open doors to fresh possibilities that inspire a lifelong love of learning.

To be considered, grant proposals must align with our mission, benefit as many students as possible, and meet the board’s criteria. Remember: we can’t fund great ideas if they aren’t shared with us first!

Mini grant applications may be obtained from the superintendent’s office.

Examples of sponsored mini grants include:

• Frames for artwork by Cheshire High School seniors so their artwork can be beautifully displayed at the Cheshire Public Library.
• Mars/Lunar challenge for Cheshire High School students to investigate the potential to grow food on Mars and the moon.
• Additional resources for Cheshire High School students to engage in a science challenge in collaboration with teams from South Korea.