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THIS GRANT’S FOCUS: Education/Learning Improvement, Educator/Teacher Professional Development, Low-income Students
Deadline: Apr. 15, 2026
“The McCarthey Dressman Education Foundation offers Academic Enrichment Grants designed to develop in-class and extra-curricular programs that improve student learning. The Foundation considers proposals that foster understanding, deepen students’ knowledge, and provide opportunities to expand awareness of the world around them. The Academic Enrichment Grants provide funding for programs that nurture the intellectual, artistic and creative abilities of children from low-income households.
The McCarthey Dressman Education Foundation believes that continuous, insightful and innovative professional training and growth is crucial to the effectiveness of educators. It is the Foundation’s goal to promote best practices through cooperative and sustained commitment to increased efficacy, improved teaching and active learning. As such, the Foundation values proposals aimed at concurrently boosting student understanding and proficiency and instilling a passion for lifelong learning. The Teacher Development Grants support small teams of teachers in the formation and implementation of groundbreaking k-12 classroom instruction. The grants provide opportunities for teachers to integrate fresh strategies that encourage critical inquiry and to observe their effects on students. Teachers have the opportunity to reflect and write about their projects, as well as to share their results with other teachers.”
Funder: McCarthey Dressman Education Foundation
Eligibility: “Academic Enrichment: Educators who: (1) are employed by schools or non-profit organizations (e.g. community centers, museums, etc.); (2) have the background and experience to complete the project successfully; (3) have direct and regular contact with students in grades pre-k to 12; (4) work with students from low-income households… | Teacher Development: Educators who: (1) are licensed k-12 teachers employed in public or private schools; (2) have the background and experience to complete the project successfully…”
Amount: Up to $10,000 per year for a maximum of $20,000 over two years
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