Challenge Grants
Dream Big!
What if...?
How many times have you asked that question? What if…you stack the block like this? Or you’ve said to a coworker, “What if…we could create a classroom…but it’s also a working farm?
Give us your What if…? It can be a huge and seemingly crazy idea, or it can be super simple. What will make the difference in the lives of our students? And don’t be afraid - we are here to talk through ideas with you. Big or small, we want to hear your ideas!
Keep reading below to learn more about our Challenge Grant program and how to begin.
Questions?
Please contact Emi Simmons,
Director of Community Relations and Maize Education Foundation
esimmons@usd266.com
316-350-2029
The application for the 2024-2025 grant cycle has closed.
Not just for teachers!
You might be a custodian, a bus driver, a counselor, a para or a food service employee (just to name a few roles). As long as the proposal is for an educational project, something that helps our students learn, grow and prepare for success after Maize USD 266, we want to hear from you!
For instance, perhaps a team of our Food Service staff members have an idea for kick-starting a district-wide composting program. Or, maybe the Transportation Department has an idea to implement a leadership program that encourages student bus riders to "lead from within." There are lots of possibilities!