WCSS Mini-Grant Application
WCSS seeks proposals from educators who require funding to develop special projects and activities relating to the goals and objectives of social studies education such as curriculum development, classroom materials, or evaluation tools. Proposals are due by February 1, 2026.

Grants of up to $250 will be awarded to proposals that best meet the requirements and criteria listed below:

Proposals should include the following information:
  • Title of the Project
  • Description of the Project Goal(s)
  • Timeline of procedures and activities
  • Participants
  • Budget
  • Short-term plan for project evaluation and collection of data to show impact on student learning

Proposals will be evaluated using the following criteria:
  • Project will impact elementary, middle or high school students’ learning in the content and skills of social studies
  • Project demonstrates creative and engaging techniques to teach social studies
  • Project is clearly aligned to the Wisconsin Social Studies Standards
  • Participants’ commitment to present the project at the WCSS Conference
  • Participants’ commitment to supply WCSS with lesson plan materials for publication

Mini-grants are intended to fund new projects, and may not be used to fund ongoing programs, the regular purchase of classroom supplies, or teacher stipends. Grant money will be issued in the form a check.

Proposals will be considered as they are received. Grant winners will be recognized in the Award ceremony at the spring conference.
Please email Kaela at kaelaswanson@wcsswi.org notifying the Awards Committee when the application below has been completed.

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Your name *
Your email address *
Name of your school and school district *
Who should the check be made out to? (in the event you are awarded) *
What is the address the check should be mailed? (in the event you are awarded) *
Your primary phone number *
Title of Project *
Description of the Project Goal(s) *
Timeline of procedures and activities *
Participants/Partners *
Budget - How will the money be used? *
Short-term plan for project evaluation and collection of data to show impact on student learning *
Are you willing to present at the next WCSS Conference about your project? *
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