The Golden Acorn Classroom Mini Grants fund innovative in-class projects by Berrien County, MI educators to enhance student learning through creative, hands-on activities.
Funder: Berrien Community Foundation
Due Dates: June 1, 2026 | October 1, 2026
Funding Amounts: Up to $500 per project; one award per teacher per calendar year
Summary: Supports innovative in-school classroom projects by educators in Berrien County, Michigan.
The Golden Acorn Classroom Mini Grants program, offered by the Berrien Community Foundation, provides funding to teachers and school staff in Berrien County for imaginative and innovative in-school or in-class projects. The program is designed to encourage creative approaches that enhance student learning experiences, beyond routine classroom expenses or field trips. Multiple educators from the same school or district may apply, and a variety of projects are funded each cycle.