Deadline – Friday, Oct. 24, 2025
The 2025-26 MAASE Mini-Grant program is live! Mini-grants help special education administrators and their teams fund innovative projects that directly support students with disabilities.
If you (a) are a current MAASE member, (b) oversee or coordinate services for students with disabilities in a Michigan public education setting, and (c) have an innovative, student-impact project you can implement and measure—you’re the right fit.
Who exactly should apply
- LEA/ISD/PSA special education leaders: Directors, assistant directors, supervisors, and coordinators.
- Program leads serving students with disabilities (PreK–12 and transition age), such as:
- Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE)
- Transition/CCTE/Work-Based Learning
- Autism/behavior and PBIS
- Related services (OT, PT, SLP, School Psych, Social Work)
- MTSS/504, UDL/accessibility, assistive technology
- Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE)
- Center-based/specialized program administrators and building leaders with SPED oversight, especially when partnering with their district/ISD SPED lead.
Collaborative teams led by a MAASE member, including teachers, therapists, paraeducator leads, and family engagement staff (the project lead should be a MAASE member)
What Grant Funds Cover
- Assistive technology: Devices and apps that expand access to the general curriculum.
- Sensory spaces: Calming, regulation-focused areas that help students be ready to learn.
- Professional learning: Workshops and trainings that strengthen evidence-based practice.
These projects make a lasting difference—improving access to content, supporting self-regulation, and equipping educators to meet diverse needs.
Application Deadline–Friday, Oct. 24, 2025
MAASE members are invited to share how a Mini-Grant could move the needle in their schools or communities. Applications are open for a limited time—don’t miss your chance to bring a great idea to life.
Interested in Helping to Review Applications?
Email the co-chairs:
- Jimmy Nuse — [email protected]
- Matt Koekkeok — [email protected]
Readers typically review 8–12 applications using the MAASE rubric. The commitment is about 1–2 hours and it’s a great way to see innovative ideas from across Michigan while serving MAASE and the field of special education.
