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Suggested Steps for ApplyingStep 1: Carefully review the information on the Plant a Seed page, this page (Grant Details), and preview the Application Form.
Step 2: Innovate! Reflective use of technology has the potential to empower educators to develop learning environments relevant to digital learners. What new or improved learning journey could you take your students on? Step 3: Involve your students and colleagues. To ensure that your application is as strong as possible, share, improve and reflect on your proposed project before applying! Step 4: Apply by February 27, 2023! You are now ready to submit the application form! Funding decisions will be made by mid March 2023 and all applicants will be emailed funding decisions, and results will also be posted on the Manace.ca website. |
ManACE Seed Grants 2023 Grant Details
This page reviews eligibility, timelines, specifics about the grant process, as well as the criteria used by the seed grant grant review team when making decisions. Please carefully review this information before moving on to the application phase.
What type of project is eligible?
Any project where you are proposing to spend up to $1,000 to benefit learning at your school or in your classroom community, that also infuses educational technology! ManACE is looking to fund projects that are both innovative and unique, as well as ones that will make a significant difference in your school community and/or classroom learning environment. Projects that clearly demonstrate how they will result in long-term benefits for your learning environment are also prioritized for funding.
When is the application deadline?
The application deadline is Monday, February 27, 2023 at 11:59pm.
Please ensure you submit your application by the due date using the online application form on this website.
When will applications be funded and when will notifications be sent out?
All teachers who applied for grants will be notified of the results through the contact email you provide us with in your application form shortly after decisions are finalized.
What happened to the categories (early years, middle years etc.) that have been part of the application process in previous years?
As part of our continuing review of the seed grant program, we have streamlined the application process. One of the changes we made was to remove the need to apply for a specific category. This year, there are at least six grants of $1,000 each available to K-12 schools across Manitoba. We encourage urban/rural as well as all types of projects from early, middle and senior years classrooms, as well as initiatives from resource teachers, administrators and other teachers who are interested in infusing educational technology in creative and innovative ways for student learning in their schools.
Is a short digital story required as part of the application process this year?
No, only the application form is required for the application for the 2022-2023 grant intake period. We also no longer require a digital presentation or story at the end of your project, although you can choose to create one as a way of sharing your project results!
What type of project is eligible?
Any project where you are proposing to spend up to $1,000 to benefit learning at your school or in your classroom community, that also infuses educational technology! ManACE is looking to fund projects that are both innovative and unique, as well as ones that will make a significant difference in your school community and/or classroom learning environment. Projects that clearly demonstrate how they will result in long-term benefits for your learning environment are also prioritized for funding.
When is the application deadline?
The application deadline is Monday, February 27, 2023 at 11:59pm.
Please ensure you submit your application by the due date using the online application form on this website.
When will applications be funded and when will notifications be sent out?
All teachers who applied for grants will be notified of the results through the contact email you provide us with in your application form shortly after decisions are finalized.
What happened to the categories (early years, middle years etc.) that have been part of the application process in previous years?
As part of our continuing review of the seed grant program, we have streamlined the application process. One of the changes we made was to remove the need to apply for a specific category. This year, there are at least six grants of $1,000 each available to K-12 schools across Manitoba. We encourage urban/rural as well as all types of projects from early, middle and senior years classrooms, as well as initiatives from resource teachers, administrators and other teachers who are interested in infusing educational technology in creative and innovative ways for student learning in their schools.
Is a short digital story required as part of the application process this year?
No, only the application form is required for the application for the 2022-2023 grant intake period. We also no longer require a digital presentation or story at the end of your project, although you can choose to create one as a way of sharing your project results!
How will projects be evaluated?
The ManACE board will again select a committee to evaluate all eligible completed applications received. Selection will use a rubric that weighs the following criteria - please consider these criteria as you are planning your project and writing your application.
Evaluation Rubric Incorporates:
-Creativity and originality of idea/project to incorporate technology into learning environment
-Project impact on local school community and/or classroom for the duration of the project, as well as long term benefits beyond June 2023
-Budget, Timeline & Process - plan and funding of project activities and costs is specific and clearly communicated
-Learning/Curriculum connections
-Strategies for sharing results of projects with others
-Appropriateness of idea/plan in relation to seed grant goals
Can independent schools apply for grants?
Yes, all schools in Manitoba are invited to apply (applications from teachers and administrators are accepted).
What if I have a question that isn't answered here?
Please Contact Us and we will do our best to respond in a timely manner. Questions that are commonly asked by multiple people may be added to the bottom of this page after launch of 2022-2023 intake.