Teacher / Principal / Professional Development
Our grant applications are currently closed.
We would like to congratulate the following 2023 grant recipients:
Shannon Barrett -Warren Elementary School -Classroom Novel Set -Mark Tulchinsky Teacher Grant
Deborah Blower-Darden Elementary School -Reach for the Stars-Darden Students Love to Read -James M. Wilson and Marjorie Wilson Teacher Grants
Meg Brewer-Nuner Fine Arts Academy -Building Vocabulary and Phonetic Awareness Skills -David F. Hendrix Teacher Grant
Tony Chelminiak-Adams High School -Weight Room Update -Kurt Simon Teacher Grant
Kendra Clayton-Coquillard Elementary School -Spanish/English Library -Maritza Robles Bilingual Teacher Grant
Meg Conners-Swanson Traditional School -STEM Bins for Kindergarten Students -Bauer Early Childhood Development Teacher Grant
Heather Ducharme-Adams High School -Putting on Musical -Nancy Tarnow Bartles Fine Arts Teacher Grant
Kevin Graham-Adams High School -Guitar Ensemble Method -Mark Tulchinsky Teacher Grant
Ashley Holbert-McKinley Elementary School -Book Boxes -Roland Kelly Language Arts Teacher Grant
Kiasha Jones-Marquette Montessori School -Classroom Material for Practical Life & More -Bauer Early Childhood Development Teacher Grant
Marci Katzenberger-Riley High School -Dry Clay for Ceramics Class -Karen Schirmer & James D Metz Fine Arts Teacher Grants
Debra Koscher-McKinley Elementary School -Physical Education Equipment -Don & Peggy Claey's Family Teacher Grant
Lukas Long-Adams High School -Physical Education Equipment -Wenger & Porter Coaches Grant
Janelle Luther-Studebaker SNAP -Trikes for Tikes -Bob & Peg Laven Teacher Grant
Halie Neville-Darden Elementary School -Sensory Wall -Casper Warner Teacher Grant
Rachel Parker-Washington High School -AP Environmental Science Eco-Columns -James M. Wilson Teacher Grant
Lauren Riggs-Marshall Traditional School -Makerspace Tools and Materials -Don & Peggy Claey's Family Teacher Grant
Kelly Rock-Clay High School -Virtual Reality for Narrative Writing -M. Mendel Piser Teacher Grant
Dr. John Van Dyke-Jackson Middle School -Rock Band KIDS: Keeping Kids in Tune Through Rock & Roll -Patricia Tollens Fine Arts Teacher Grant
LaQuesha Williams-Wilson Elementary School -Skydome Planetarium -Ann & Fred Dean Science Teacher Grant
Tracy Zahl-Clay High School -Vocational Classroom -Bob & Peg Laven Teacher Grant
Amy Schaeffer, LaQuesha Williams, Megan Twietmeyer, Christina Miller-Professional Development Grants
Kemilyn Schreiber, Niesha Phillips-Principal Grants
Grants
Did you know that every teacher and principal in SBCSC is eligible to apply for a grant? The South Bend Education Foundation holds endowment funds invested with The Community Foundation of St. Joseph County (CFSJC) and the Superintendent Circle. The CFSJC endowments provide over $25,000 in teacher and principal grants. The Superintendent Circle provides for two $2,500 professional development grants.
Teacher Grants are for certified professionals in SBCSC including Empowerment Zone Schools. If you have an idea that can enhance student learning in your classroom or school that aligns directly to Indiana K-12 Academic Standards. Grants range between $500.00 - $1,500.00.
Principal Grants are for building administrators in SBCSC, including Empowerment Zone Schools. If you have an idea that can enhance student learning in your building that aligns directly to Indiana K-12 Academic Standards. There are five $1,000.00 grants issued.
Professional Development Grant are for full-time certified professionals in SBCSC during the 2022-2023 academic year (including the Empowerment Zone). This may include teachers, social workers, librarians, psychologists, administrators, and/or school nurses. Any Conference or workshop sponsored by a state, regional, or national professional association or institution related to your role in the corporation. Professional Developments are for up to $2,500 each.
Before you apply:
● Do you know what kind of grant you are seeking?
● Does the grant meet one of the EDFO grant categories?
● Does your project align with state standards or school improvement goal?
● Does your supervisor approve of the project?
● Does the project require installation from the maintenance team?
● Does it involve technology?
● Do you have an idea of where to obtain items and approximate budget?
● Do you know how you are going to measure impact?
