Teacher Mini Grants Program 2026
The Autism Society of Mahoning Valley is now accepting applications for its annual Teacher Mini-Grants Program, which provides funding to educators serving autistic students and other learners with special needs throughout Mahoning, Trumbull, and Columbiana counties. In previous years, Autism Society Teacher Mini-Grants have funded a variety of classroom projects designed to support autistic students and other learners with special needs. Funded initiatives have included sensory learning tools, communication supports for nonverbal students, flexible seating options, inclusive classroom libraries, social-emotional learning resources, life-skills development activities, and other innovative programs that enhance student engagement, independence, and success.
The program helps teachers bring innovative ideas to life by supporting classroom resources, sensory tools, communication supports, life-skills programming, and other initiatives that promote student success and inclusion.
Made possible by the generous support of Associated School Employees Credit Union the Teacher Mini-Grants Program invests directly in local classrooms and educators who help students with autism and other special needs thrive.
This year, ASMV will award three grants of $750, $500, and $250 to educators working in public and private schools throughout Mahoning, Trumbull, and Columbiana counties. Applications are being accepted through August 1, 2026, and program guidelines and application materials are available at AutismMV.org.
Applications will be reviewed by the ASMV Education Committee, and grant recipients will be recognized and presented with their awards on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at 7:30 PM, during a Teacher Appreciation Night hosted by Gorant Dessert Bar in Boardman. The event will celebrate the dedication, creativity, and impact of educators who support students with Autism throughout the Mahoning Valley.
Application must be submitted by the teacher, not a student’s parent. Parents, please share with your child’s teacher. Applications will be accepted from teachers who support autistic students preschool age through high school, including option 22. School must be located in Mahoning, Trumbull or Columbiana counties.
Teacher Mini Grants 2026 are Proudly Sponsored by: ASECU Associated School Employee Credit Union
Associated School Employees Credit Union is a unique, not-for-profit and member-owned credit union. Membership is available to anyone who lives, works, worships or attends school in Mahoning, Trumbull and Columbiana counties. Membership is also available to family members of members. Once you are a member, you are a member for life.
Visit their website at www.aescu.com