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3M Ingenuity Grant


The 3M Ingenuity Grant is a by-invitation-only grant.  Schools that participate receive a written invitation from 3M that includes an invitation code to access the online grant application.  The grant recognizes teachers and helps them bring new methods and hands-on learning activities into the classroom.  The name “Ingenuity” addresses the outcome:  to bring new, ingenious learning opportunities into the classroom that further student learning, achievement and application of science, math or economics principles.

Grade level:
Grades 3 - 8

Geographical restrictions:
By-invitation-only to public upper elementary or middle schools located in communities with 3M facilities.

If your school has been invited, link to apply:
http://www.3Mgiving.com/cash

The link is only available to invited teachers during the application period.

Scroll down to the K-12 Application Section. Click on the 3M Ingenuity Grant application.  Set up an account and password. Enter the invitation code provided to your school to open the application.

Click to view Ingenuity Grant awardees

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