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THIS GRANT’S FOCUS: K-12 Education, Educator/Teacher Support, Education Project Support, Reading/Literacy, STEM
Deadline: Sept. 4, 2026
“Mini-Grants for Education are designed to support K-12 teachers and schools in communities where Freeport-McMoRan has an operational presence. Since 2006, nearly $900,000 has been granted through the Mini-Grants program for classroom projects ranging from field trips to literacy efforts to incentives for student performance. Grants of $100 to $500 will be awarded to support projects in the project categories below.
- Environment
- Mining, mineral and natural resources
- Reading and literacy
- STEM – Science, Technology, Engineering and Math.
A school is eligible to receive up to four (4) mini-grants during each application period. Each applicant/teacher/classroom may receive one mini-grant award per school year.”
Funder: Freeport-McMoRan
Eligibility: “Applicants may be teachers, school administrators or parent volunteers/PTA officials at public and private schools located in one of the eligible communities listed below. Applications must be submitted through the K-12 school.”
Amount: $100 – $500
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