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Teacher Grants
Teacher Grants provide funding for innovative classroom projects, enrichment materials, technology, and educational resources that enhance learning experiences and empower educators to bring creative ideas to life.
Qualifiers
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Be a current PreK–12 public school teacher in the local community.
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Be employed full-time or part-time at the time of application.
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Submit a completed application by the stated deadline.
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The project clearly benefits student learning and engagement. and introduces creative or unique learning experiences.
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The project addresses a demonstrated classroom or school need that existing funding does not adequately cover.
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Materials or resources will continue to benefit students beyond a single lesson or event whenever possible.
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Agree to use grant funds solely for the approved project.
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Complete a brief impact report after the project is implemented.
Application Process
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Applications are accepted year round.
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The Foundation's Board of Directors review applications in the Fall and the Spring using established evaluation criteria.
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The Foundation's Board of Directors choose recipients. Grant recipients are notified following Board approval.
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Funds may be distributed directly to the grant recipient, reimbursed upon submission of receipts, or used by the Foundation to purchase approved materials, depending on the nature of the project.
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Recipients complete their project within the approved timeline and use grant funds only for the approved purpose.
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Within 30 days of project completion, recipients submit a brief report including: A summary of the project's outcomes, photos or examples of student work, a description of how students benefited, a summary of how grant funds were used.