In 2006-07:

39
Fund for Teachers Grants awarded

53
Teachers impacted

$190,847
Given to grant winners


 Fund for Teachers Grant
Fund for Teachers (FFT) grants enrich the professional growth of teachers by recognizing and supporting them as they identify and pursue opportunities around the globe that will have the greatest impact on their practice, the academic lives of their students and on their school communities.

Fund for Teachers grants are awarded to teachers who work with students in grades Pre K – 12. To be selected, interested teachers must submit a proposal that details how their summer fellowship will make them a better teacher and how their improved skills or capacity will be implemented in the classroom, benefiting students, curricula and school. FFT Fellows are required to document their experience and provide a reflective report and evidence of how they will use the experience to inform their classroom practice. Teachers are accepted based on the quality and merit of their application as judged by a committee.  Individual applicants are eligible for up to $5,000 and teams that consist of two or more teachers can receive up to $10,000.
 
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Grant submittals vary, from learning about the culture of Ghana to exploring the ecology of the Southwest or even exploring active volcanoes in Hawaii. Please check the eligibility requirements listed below.

Eligibility

  • Must be a Pre-K through 12th grade Chicago Public School certified teacher
  • Minimum of three years teaching experience
  • Must spend 50 percent of time in the classroom
  • Teachers may request up to $5,000 per individual or $10,000 per team
  • Teachers may be awarded a FFT grant once every five years

For further details on eligibility requirements, please click here.

Application Tips
 
Need help with your application?  Click here to download
proposal writing tips.  Click here for detailed instructions on
how to complete the online application.
   
Thank you for your submissions!
The 2007-08 application process is now closed.
Applicants will be notified of the status of their funding in March.
For more information, please visit the Fund for Teachers home page at http://www.fundforteachers.org/