APS Foundation Mini Grants
The Allendale Public Schools Foundation invites Allendale Public School administrators, aides, counselors, staff, and teachers, to apply for Mini Grant funds for a new project/idea or buy the extras for your classroom and students.
Mini Grants up to $250 will be awarded to enhance instructional programs and additional learning opportunities for students, including:
- New Projects or Programs
- Program Enhancements or Expansion (within curriculum framework)
- Student Awards or Recognition
- Special Events
- Artists in Residence/Guest Speaker
- Parent Involvement
Mini Grants are not available for:
- Field Trips or Transportation
- General Operating Expenses
- Fundraising Events
- Religious Programs
The Mini Grant portal will open on February 1st of each year. Applications must be submitted online, and all grant submissions must be received by March 1st. Mini Grants will be reviewed by the APS Foundation Committee and if approved, recipients will be notified by March 20th. Awarded Mini Grants must be spent by September 30th of the current calendar year.
Questions? Email the APS Foundation at [email protected].
Allendale Public School Foundation Mini Grants
Mini-Grant Directions
2026 Mini Grant Recipients
Congratulations to the APS Spring 2026 Mini Grant Winners! The APS Foundation and AET acknowledged the valuable contributions of the following APS administrators, aides, counselors, staff, and teachers, who were recipients of these grants. Please congratulate them and thank them for their dedication to the district.
| Evergreen Elementary | Vending Machine Books | |
| Evergreen Elementary | Meaningful Work | |
| Oakwood Intermediate | March is Reading Month Author Visit-Christina Wyman | |
| Early Childhood Center | Vending Machine Books | |
| Early Childhood Center | Butterfly Preschool | |
| Middle School | Independent Life Skills Supplies (GG/thinking) | |
| Middle School | Pickleball Paddles | |
| Middle School | Floor Hockey Goals | |
| Middle School | Holocaust Speaker and Author: Irene Miller | |
| Evergreen Elementary | Student Rewards, Flexible Seating, or STEM Activities | |
| Evergreen Elementary | STEM Activities and Literacy Decor | |
| Middle School | Holocaust Speaker/Author: Irene Miller | |
| High School | PBIS Rewards | |
| Early Childhood Center | Tuff Tray, Cover and STEM Materials | |
| High School | Badminton Equipment | |
| Evergreen Elementary | Pickleball Court | |
| High School | CBVI: Independent Living | |
| High School | Student Run Vending Machine | |
| Evergreen Elementary / Early Childhood Center | Little Falcons Growing, Creating, and Discovering Planet Earth | |
| Oakwood Intermediate | Soft Start Morning STEM Kits | |
| Middle School | Peer Connections & Positive School Culture Initiative | |
| Early Childhood Center | Fitness Testing Preparation for Sit Ups | |
| High School | Student Council Incentives | |
| High School | PBIS Rewards for students | |
| Evergreen Elementary | Calm Classroom | |
| Oakwood Intermediate | Library Return Carts | |
| Middle School | PBIS Initiative rewards | |
| Evergreen Elementary | Adaptive Art |