IRON MOUNTAIN — The Dickinson County chapter of the Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel is offering mini-grants for teachers in public schools in Dickinson County for the 2022-2023 school year.

Three mini-grants of $250 are available. MARSP hopes that the opportunity to apply for an additional $250 for classrooms will help staff to purchase equipment and materials.

The recipients of the mini-grants will be chosen based on the project being academic in nature and impacting many students. A representation of schools and grade levels will also be considered when choosing the recipients.

Applications have been emailed to each Dickinson County superintendent and principal. Applications may also be obtained from Jan Van Gasse, MARSP school ambassador, by emailing her at janicevangasse@gmail.com.

Applications must be received by Friday, Oct. 14, and may be emailed to Van Gasse or mailed to her at: W5745 River Meadows Lane, Norway, MI 49870. Mini-grant winners will be notified by Friday, Nov. 4.