This grant funds innovative academic enrichment projects at Colon Community Schools, prioritizing arts, drama, and special education to enhance student achievement beyond standard district resources.
Funder: Branch County Community Foundation
Due Dates: June 30, 2026 (June mini grant cycle) | December 31, 2026 (December mini grant cycle)
Funding Amounts: $200–$5,000 per award; funding for single projects per application; twice-yearly cycles.
Summary: Supports Colon Community School staff in delivering academic enrichment programs, prioritizing arts, drama, and special education.
This grant is designed to empower Colon Community School administrators, teachers, and coaches to implement academic enrichment or enhancement programs that go beyond traditional district funding. The fund places particular emphasis on projects in the arts, drama, and special education, but will also support a wide range of classroom supplies, innovative lessons, activities, projects, resources, presentations, and school fairs. The overarching goal is to promote educational excellence and high achievement for all Colon students.