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Mini-Grants

Helping fund education

Each calendar year, GRU sets aside funding to be used in response to requests for financial support and/or sponsorships from Alachua County public schools including charter schools . The grants are awarded in increments of up to $150 per request. The requested funds may be used to purchase:

  • Books to supplement special education reading and struggling readers
  • Materials for workshops to promote life skills for at-risk students
  • Globes and maps
  • Instructional materials for preparation of the FCAT reading exam

The Mini-Grant application deadline is December 15, 2007. Click here to complete our new online application!

Application must be completed by a school staff member from an eligible school. If you have questions or would like to request a paper application, please call (352) 393-1486.