Teacher Microgrants

Microgrants will be awarded UP TO $999 for classroom projects which enhance educational instruction or educational programs.

Although you may submit your application anytime before the deadline, all applications will be reviewed in August. Checks will be cut at the end of August and be mailed directly to you at the address you provided. 

Teacher Microgrants can be rejected for a variety of reasons. However, the four most common reasons for rejection are:  

1. The teacher does not teach within the SSVEC service area.

2. The budget sheet total does not match the amount of money asked for in the proposal.

3. The amount requested is over the specified limit ($999 in 2026)

4. The proposal does not support an educational goal.  

Ask your principal if your school pays its electric bill to Sulphur Springs Valley Electric Cooperative.  If they do, then it is within our service area.  In general, this will encompass the towns of Benson, Bowie, Bonita, Cochise, Double Adobe, Elfrida, Elgin, Hereford, McNeal, Pearce, San Simon, Sierra Vista, Tombstone, and Willcox. 

The SSVEC Foundation wants to support creative teachers and be flexible with the needs of students.  Educational initiatives could be any program supporting core curriculum, STEM programs, extracurricular activities such as drama programs, art, music, and even sports. Funding can be used not only for program supplies, but for theater & museum entry tickets, or even continuing education classes for teachers.

Keep it simple.  More words does not mean it is a better proposal.  Use a simple structure, eliminate fancy fonts.  Use black, consistently sized font.  Most importantly, be concise and precise in your word choice.

Microgrant recipients are required to submit a photo or two of their completed project or activities.  Please do not include children's faces in the photo(s).  You may email the photos to foundationgrants@ssvec.com  

Teachers are the stewards of these projects, not the owners.  Although issued in the teacher's name, grant funds are to be used for the benefit of that classroom and/or school in which the project was allocated.  Teachers are required to leave all project materials and supplies with the school if employment is severed for any reason.

Small changes sometimes happen in price or product availability.  Maybe you even found a product that is better suited for the needs of your project.  That's ok!  Our grants are designed to give you a little flexibility.  However, if the project changes significantly in scope or cost, please consult with us before proceeding.  For example, a significant change would be if the project was initially funded for a reading program, and now you want to use it for a cooking program.  

In 2026, there is no fillable application form.  Please email your completed proposal to foundationgrants@ssvec.com  It is strongly advised to download the PDF at the bottom of this page for guidance.   Please remember that your grant proposal, cover sheet, budget, and other items must be compiled into one document.  Multiple document attachments will not be accepted.

We must receive your proposal by August 15, 2026 by 11:59 PM

Email your proposal, as one attachment to:  foundationgrants@ssvec.com

Subject Line: Microgrant + Your Last Name + Your School

Multiple attachments will not be accepted.  You must compile all your information into one document.  Both PDF and Word formats are acceptable.