Fund for Teachers

Purpose: Fund for Teachers provides educators, possessing a broad vision of what it means to teach and learn, the resources needed to pursue self-designed professional learning experiences. FFT grants are used for an unlimited variety of projects; all designed to create enhanced learning environments for teachers, their students and their school communities. We believe that supporting teachers' active participation in their own professional growth, positively impacts student learning and achievement.

Eligibility: Employed full-time as a PreK-12th grade teacher and spends at least 50% of their work week in direct instruction with students in a classroom or classroom-like setting; Intends to continue teaching in the consecutive school year; and Has at least three years teaching experience as a PreK-12th grade teacher

Amount available per project: Individuals may apply for up to $5,000 and teams may apply for up to $10,000 (all team members must meet the eligibility criteria).

Deadline for HISD Intent to Submit form: January 29, 2015

Deadline for Applications to Funding Agency: January 29, 2015

An Intent to Submit form must be completed and sent to the Office of Community Development in order to apply for any grant for Humble ISD. Please contact Adrianne Holmes at the Office of Community Development at 281-641-8141 for more information.

Link to opportunity:   http://www.fundforteachers.org/application/register.cfm?State=tx&Program=10

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