Foundation "Mini Grant" Funds

The Allendale Public School Foundation invites teachers to apply for Mini Grant Funds to try out a new idea or buy the “extras” for an already great lesson plan or project.  

Grants up to $250 will be awarded to teachers to enhance their instructional program, including: 

  • New projects or programs
  • Program enhancement within the curriculum framework 
  • Expansion of an already existing unit
  • Student awards
  • Special events
  • Artists in residence
  • Parent involvement programs 

Interested in some extra funds for your classroom? Why not apply? Grant deadline is February 25 of each year. All completed grant application materials should be emailed to:

Scott Park

Chief Financial Officer
Phone: 616-892-5572

Allendale Public School Foundation Teacher Mini-Grants

PDF DocumentTeacher Mini-Grant Directions
Google FormsTeacher Mini-Grant Application Link

About  the APS Foundation

The Allendale Public School Foundation offers an opportunity for people passionate about education and our community's children to come forward and make a real difference right now and for years to come. Please consider the Foundation and its mission in your charitable giving and financial planning.

15 Allendale Teachers Earn Grant Dollars To Enhance Classroom Teaching and Learning (2025)

Congratulations to the APS Spring 2025 Mini-Grant Winners! The APS Foundation acknowledged the valuable contributions of the following APS staff who were recipients of these awards.  Please congratulate them and thank them for their dedication to APS students. 

  • Jenna Masselink, Early Childhood Center – STEM Activities
  • Megan Sampson, Evergreen Elementary – Flexible Seating
  • Elisabeth Gross, Good Time Friends – Gym Supplies
  • Gwen Luban, Oakwood Intermediate – Playground Equipment
  • Janene Schroeder, Oakwood Intermediate – Native Plant Garden
  • Jacie King, Middle School – Design posters for PE students
  • Kyle Oslund, Middle School – Purchase Omnikin balls to use in PE team building
  • Leah Schmuker, Middle School – Smart TV and Full Motion Wall Mount
  • Allison Whiteside, Middle School – Classroom Library focusing on Special Ed ELA Students
  • Anna Bolton, High School – Help cover AHS Spring Musical Costs
  • David Brown, High School – Badminton Equipment
  • Elizabeth Stalzer, High School – Add to Library to keep Students Engaged in Spanish
  • Heather Lake, High School – Speaker for HS Assembly
  • Lyndsay Daly, High School – PBIS Awards for Student Nominees
  • Lindsy Harness, High School – Transform Invasive Plants into Paper