19 teachers in Berrien County will receive mini grants to help fund special projects in their classrooms.

The Berrien Community Foundation tells WSJM that the grants are part of the Golden Acorn Classroom Mini Grants program, which is offered twice per year. It awards up to $500 to teachers around the county, and this year it benefits classrooms from St. Joseph to Buchanan at every grade level.

Applications for the next round of mini grants are due in February, and interested teachers in Berrien County can find more information at http://BerrienCommunity.org.