SSVEC Youth Programs - Teacher Micro Grants

Teacher Microgrant

Teacher Microgrants are intended to facilitate instructional strategies, help create new teaching materials and/or fund the purchase of supplies or equipment not otherwise covered by schools or school districts. Funds can also be used to cover travel and admission fees to educational facilities such as museums, art exhibitions, theater productions, or science centers. Funds can also be used to support continuing education for teachers.

Please continue with this 2025 application IF you are within the SSVEC service area but outside of Cochise County.

If you are within the SSVEC service area but inside Cochise County or the Sierra Vista USD, click here.

Teacher Microgrant Application

Organizational Information

Grant Information

Instructions: Please share a complete description of your project, providing as much detail as possible to convey the need, intent, and purpose. Include rationale indicating how the project supports innovation, enhances student achievement, or inspires student motivation. Finally, describe the impact this project will have on students. This abstract statement may be used to promote the project via press releases, newsletters, website highlights, social media, or other recognition efforts.(750 words max)

Financial Information

Will this grant fully fund your project?

Required Attachments

Click here for sample of required expense sheet Choose File * Allowed file formats: docx, doc, pdf, ppt, pptx, jpg, jpeg, png, tif, tiff, bmp, gif - 5 MB MAX ** Additional files can be sent directly to foundationgrants@ssvec.com with the name of the project/program in the subject line.

Agreement to Terms

Please check the following in agreement with the terms of the SSVEC Foundation Teacher Microgrant:

I agree to allow SSVEC to highlight my program's accomplishments in print and other media.

I agree to make sure that any student represented in photos or media is allowed to be photographed and have their photograph shared on public platforms. An Image Authorization and Release Form must be signed for any photo/video subjects included in media provided to SSVEC.

I certify that my principal has reviewed and approved this grant request.

By submitting this application, if my microgrant application is approved, I agree to ONE of the following:

I agree to accept payment in my name. I understand I will be required to submit my social security number to the SSVEC Foundation and receive a 1099 form (reporting for miscellaneous income). I understand that the IRS may consider the grant personal income and therefore taxable. The SSVEC Foundation, by law, must issue you a 1099 at the end of the year. A copy of this form also goes directly to the IRS. I agree that my school or district will be the fiscal agent and the microgrant will be payable to the school or school district on my behalf. I agree to follow the supply ordering and grant receipt procedures outlined by my school and/or school district. Fiscal agents are usually non-profit organizations that can accept the funds without tax liability.

The SSVEC Foundation is not qualified to give tax advice and makes no recommendations about whether or not you should designate a fiscal agent; the choice is up to each applicant. We suggest you consult with a tax advisor or accountant if you are usure. DISCLAIMER: The above should be considered general information rather than specific tax advice. We recommend you consult a tax specialist or accountant with any questions about your situation.

Final Acknowledgement

“I hereby certify that all data and representations made in this application and its attachments are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and ability. Any grant funds received in connection with this application will be expended as described. In the event any modification needs to be made, I will seek guidance from the Sulphur Springs Valley Electric Cooperative Foundation. All funding received from this grant will be utilized within the timeframe indicated on this application. Any unused funds must be returned to the SSVEC Foundation.” Please signify your acceptance by checking this box.

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