2026 Educational Mini-Grant
The City of Casa Grande, Arizona, through its Arts & Culture Commission, is accepting grant applications to support educational enrichment and cultural learning projects for students of all ages. Eligible program settings include public and private schools, early learning programs, community organizations and alternative education environments serving the Casa Grande community. This is applicant-facing grant assistance, not a vendor procurement.
Application Window and Review
Applications opened April 1, 2026 and must be submitted using the city’s official online form by November 20, 2026. The city does not publish a closing time on its program page. For consideration at the November 3, 2026 Arts & Culture Commission meeting, the published submission cutoff is October 23, 2026. Incomplete, emailed or paper submissions are not accepted. The city identifies December 31, 2026 as the project completion deadline and requires a final report within 30 days of completion.
Funding Amount and Requirements
The city does not publish a fixed individual award amount or overall program funding pool on its official page. No universal matching contribution is stated in the published guidelines; applicants should confirm any project-specific conditions with the City Clerk before relying on funding. Awards are subject to Arts & Culture Commission review and available funding.
Eligible Expenses
Program funds may support books, curriculum and teaching kits, art materials, project-based supplies, robotics and science experiment materials, visiting artists and instructors, cultural performances, workshops, educational field-trip transportation and admission, and limited technology directly necessary for the project.
Important Restrictions
The city excludes ordinary staff salaries, rent, utilities, unrelated office supplies, construction and permanent structural improvements, unrelated large equipment, food and hospitality, political campaigning, religious instruction, scholarships, cash prizes and gift cards, and reimbursement of expenses incurred before grant approval.
How to Apply
Review the city program guidelines and follow the official Educational Mini-Grant application link. Applicants must complete all online form sections. Questions about funding terms or accessible application formats may be directed to the Casa Grande City Clerk’s Office at (520) 421-8600.