Mahtomedi Public Schools Staff
Apply for a MAEF Classroom Grant!
Fall Classroom Grant Cycle - August 17 - October 18, 2026 (recipients will be announced mid-November)
Spring Classroom Grant Cycle - February 8 - April 11, 2027 (recipients will be announced in May)
ABOUT MAEF CLASSROOM GRANTS
The mission of a Mahtomedi Area Educational Foundation (MAEF) classroom grant is to empower Mahtomedi Public Schools staff to create exceptional learning experiences that spark curiosity, encourage innovation, and enrich student learning.
MAEF offers classroom grants to licensed Mahtomedi Public Schools staff in the following categories:
Hansen Inspired Teacher Grants are available to licensed staff wishing to pursue professional development enrichment opportunities that do not lead to a degree. Applications for a Hansen Grant may also include the cost of materials and resources necessary to bring the learning to fruition within the classroom. Hansen Grants are available thanks to a generous donation from MAEF board member Jim Hansen, a former teacher, and School Board Chair at Mahtomedi Public Schools.
MAEF Grants are available to licensed staff to pay for materials that will enrich classroom educational opportunities. MAEF Grants are available because of generous donations from community members.
Oliver's Fund Grants are available to licensed staff to pay for programs that support students in the following areas: increasing mental wellness, creating a sense of community and belonging, and/or raising awareness of the important issues of depression and suicide. Oliver's Fund grants are available because of generous donations from the friends and family of Oliver Zlonis and community members who share their passion for mental wellness.
WAS Performing Arts Grants support music education and the performing arts in Mahtomedi Public Schools. Originally founded as a committee of the Mahtomedi Area Educational Foundation (MAEF), the Wildwood Artist Series concluded its concert series format in 2025 and began a new chapter focused on enriching performing arts education for students and teachers.
The Ellen C. Bruner Professional Performing Artist Residency Fund brings professional artists into extended partnerships with our students for hands-on learning experiences in the schools.
BEFORE YOU APPLY
REVIEW: Review criteria, frequently asked questions (FAQ’s), guidelines, and complete a draft of your application HERE.
APPLY: For your convenience, a single application is used regardless of whether you are applying for a Hansen Inspired Teacher Grant, a MAEF Grant, a WAS Performing Arts Grant, or an Oliver's Fund Grant. CLICK HERE for the MAEF Grant Application Form.
Any request involving technology requires an in-person meeting with a Technology Department staff person before making your application - all technology-related applications are forwarded to the Mahtomedi Public Schools Technology Department to ensure the criteria have been met.
All requests require the validation of a building principal. All applications are forwarded to building principals to ensure the criteria have been met.