The McCarthey Dressman Education Foundation is offering two distinct grant opportunities for K-12 educators to either fuel student innovation or enhance their own professional teaching skills. [Educator Grant Opportunity]
1. Academic Enrichment Grants
- Focus: Funding for programs that nurture the intellectual, artistic, and creative abilities of students from low-income households.
- Best For: Educators with an imaginative plan to enrich classroom instruction or after-school programs.
2. Teacher Development Grants
- Focus: Supporting individual educators or small teams in developing and implementing groundbreaking K-12 classroom instruction and strategies.
- Best For: Licensed K-12 teachers eager to improve their instruction through critical inquiry and detailed documentation of new approaches.
Grant Details
- Award Amount: Up to $10,000 per year for a maximum of $20,000 over two years.
- Deadline: April 15, 2026 (or until the system reaches 200 submissions—Apply Early!).
- Eligibility:
- Licensed K-12 teachers employed in public or private schools.
- Must have direct and regular contact with students in grades Pre-K to 12.
- Must be willing to collaborate with the Foundation and have a mentor trustee.
How to Apply
The application window is open from January 15 to April 15. Note that the system closes immediately once the 200-application cap is reached.
[Apply for Academic Enrichment] | [Apply for Teacher Development]