Mini-Grants for Education are designed to support K-12 teachers and schools in Freeport-McMoRan communities. Since 2006, nearly $488,000 has been granted through the Mini-Grants program for classroom projects ranging from field trips to literacy efforts to incentives for student performance.
Who Can Apply
Applicants may be teachers, school administrators or parent volunteers/PTA officials at public and private schools located in or near communities where Freeport-McMoRan has a presence. Applications must be submitted through the K-12 school.
Grant Awards and Use of Funds 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.
Application Window: May 1– October 1 Awards Announced: December 1