MSTA Mini-Grants
Up to four $1,000 mini-grants for current Michigan Science Teachers Association members to fund science education projects.
Key facts
- Funder
- Michigan Science Teachers Association
- Status
- Expected to reopen
- Next deadline
- Not announced
- Amount
- $1,000
- Who can apply
- Teachers, Individual educators
- Where
- MI
- Topics
- STEM, Classroom resources
- Official page
- https://www.msta-mich.org/MSTA-Mini-Grants
- Apply
- https://form.asana.com/?k=DCaV3WqKiBunihOdOf08Nw&d=682768400099622
- Last verified
- October 13, 2026
Deadline note: MSTA has not published an application deadline on its page. The 2026 cycle notified winners by end of August 2026; check MSTA for the next cycle.
About this funding
The Michigan Science Teachers Association awards up to four $1,000 mini-grants to current MSTA members.
Terms for the 2026 cycle: winners notified by the end of August 2026; projects must be completed by August 15, 2027; grant money is released upon demonstration of expenses; a final report with evaluation of outcomes is required. Winners must submit an article for one of MSTA's 4 newsletters or 2 journals (the May newsletter is the last opportunity), and are strongly encouraged to present at the 2027 MSTA Annual Conference.
How to apply
Apply through MSTA's online form. The grant narrative includes:
1. Purpose of Grant — statement of need, target audience and how they will benefit (max one page).
2. Project Description — goals, expected outcomes, evaluation and timeline (max one page).
3. Budget Details — complete item descriptions and costs, plus any in-kind support.
Applicants must be current MSTA members.
Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for MSTA Mini-Grants?
Teachers, Individual educators
How much funding does MSTA Mini-Grants offer?
$1,000
When is the MSTA Mini-Grants deadline?
Not announced. MSTA has not published an application deadline on its page. The 2026 cycle notified winners by end of August 2026; check MSTA for the next cycle.
How do I apply for MSTA Mini-Grants?
Apply through MSTA's online form. The grant narrative includes:
1. Purpose of Grant — statement of need, target audience and how they will benefit (max one page).
2. Project Description — goals, expected outcomes, evaluation and timeline (max one page).
3. Budget Details — complete item descriptions and costs, plus any in-kind support.
Applicants must be current MSTA members.