Educational Mini-Grant Program

Have an idea that could make learning more engaging for your students? A Cape Cod 5 Educational Mini-Grant can help bring it to life.

Applications for the 2026-2027 school year will be available at the beginning of September.

Cape Cod 5 Educational Mini-Grants provide eligible public school teachers with grants of up to $500 for classroom projects, learning experiences, and educational resources.

Since the program began in 2000, Cape Cod 5 has awarded more than 2,300 mini-grants totaling over $1 million. During the 2025-2026 school year, grants supported teachers at 82 schools across the communities that we serve.

Who can apply?

Public school classroom teachers working in schools on Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket or in Plymouth County are eligible to apply.

What kinds of ideas are considered?

We welcome proposals for projects and resources that:

Create meaningful and engaging learning experiences
Encourage curiosity, creativity, and student participation
Address classroom or student need
Have the potential to benefit a classroom or broader group of learners

We know that every classroom is different. Applications may include both imaginative new projects and practical resources that support student learning.

Special $1,000 awards

In addition to the standard mini-grants, the review committee will select five standout projects to receive grants of $1,000.

How to apply

Applications for the 2026-2027 school year will be available at the beginning of September.

Please note that the Educational Mini-Grants application is separate from Cape Cod 5’s general Community Support Application.

What happens after I apply?

All applicants will be notified of a decision by the end of November 2026. Award checks will be made payable to each recipient’s school. Grant recipients will receive additional information about award distribution and the Educational Mini-Grants celebration planned for February 2027.

FAQ's

Criteria

Teachers throughout Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket and Plymouth County who are employed as a classroom instructor at any public school are eligible to apply.

Traditionally, we have prioritized imaginative projects that foster creative thinking and have broad impact. We understand that the past few years have posed unique challenges in education and will be using more flexible criteria in considering applications. However the top five most creative projects (as identified by our review committee) will receive $1,000!

Application Process

Applications for the current school year will be accepted in early September and teachers have until November 3, 2026 to submit for the 2026-2027 school year. Please note there is a special application for Mini-Grants that is separate from our regular Community Support Application.

Selection Process

All applicants will be notified of a decision by the end of November 2026. Grants will be distributed by a check made payable to the school available for pick up during our Educational Mini-Grants celebration in February 2027.

Additional Questions?

If you have any questions, please contact our Community Engagement team at [email protected].

Educational Mini-Grant Program for Public School Teachers

Have an idea that could make learning more engaging for your students? A Cape Cod 5 Educational Mini-Grant can help bring it to life.

Applications for the 2026-2027 school year will be available at the beginning of September.

Cape Cod 5 Educational Mini-Grants provide eligible public school teachers with grants of up to $500 for classroom projects, learning experiences, and educational resources.

Since the program began in 2000, Cape Cod 5 has awarded more than 2,300 mini-grants totaling over $1 million. During the 2025-2026 school year, grants supported teachers at 82 schools across the communities that we serve.

Who can apply?

Public school classroom teachers working in schools on Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket or in Plymouth County are eligible to apply.

What kinds of ideas are considered?

We welcome proposals for projects and resources that:

Create meaningful and engaging learning experiences

Encourage curiosity, creativity, and student participation

Address classroom or student need

Have the potential to benefit a classroom or broader group of learners

We know that every classroom is different. Applications may include both imaginative new projects and practical resources that support student learning.

Special $1,000 awards

In addition to the standard mini-grants, the review committee will select five standout projects to receive grants of $1,000.

How to apply

Applications for the 2026-2027 school year will be available at the beginning of September.

Please note that the Educational Mini-Grants application is separate from Cape Cod 5’s general Community Support Application.

What happens after I apply?

All applicants will be notified of a decision by the end of November 2026. Award checks will be made payable to each recipient’s school. Grant recipients will receive additional information about award distribution and the Educational Mini-Grants celebration planned for February 2027.

FAQ's

Teachers throughout Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket and Plymouth County who are employed as a classroom instructor at any public school are eligible to apply.

Applications for the current school year will be accepted in early September and teachers have until November 3, 2026 to submit for the 2026-2027 school year. Please note there is a special application for Mini-Grants that is separate from our regular Community Support Application.

All applicants will be notified of a decision by the end of November 2026. Grants will be distributed by a check made payable to the school available for pick up during our Educational Mini-Grants celebration in February 2027.

If you have any questions, please contact our Community Engagement team at [email protected].