Innovative Teacher Grants

Are you an educator with an original and innovative project designed to enhance teaching and improve learning outcomes within Broward County Public Schools? Great! Some of the very best teaching methods have come from Broward County Public Schools’ greatest assets – YOU!

There are two grant application categories- Innovative Teacher Grants and Adapter Grants. We encourage you to review your options below and apply for the grant that is best suited to meet your needs.

If you don’t see an answer to your question below or would like to learn more about Broward Education Foundation’s Innovative Teacher Grants, please contact Coco Burns at Colette.Burns@browardschools.com or call 754-321-2032

Innovative Teacher Awards Group Photo

 

Innovative Teacher Grants Frequently Asked Questions

Who can apply for a teacher grant?

Teachers and school-based administrators in Broward County Public Schools working with grades preK–12 are eligible to apply for a Broward Education Foundation Innovative Teacher Grant.

What types of projects receive funding?

Projects designed to enrich the standard curriculum and explore new alternatives to traditional methods of learning.

How much financial assistance does a grant provide?

The amount awarded varies and depends on the nature of the project. On average, the amount awarded is between $500 – $1,200.

How many grants can an educator apply for?

Each applicant may apply for multiple grants per year.

Can a grant be combined with other funding?

Unfortunately, no. Broward Education Foundation’s Innovative Teacher Grants are awarded for projects not funded through state, federal or district revenues.

When will grants be awarded?

A committee comprised of business and community leaders and educators will grant requests on a competitive basis. All Broward Education Innovative Teacher Grants will be awarded in April.

Broward Education Foundation Teacher Grant Final Report Form

The online Final Report and Survey Forms are to be completed by May. If you used Class Wallet, you do not need to upload receipts.

Broward Education Foundation Innovative Teacher Grant Final Report Form

Sample Template for Program Evaluation Plan
2022 Teacher Grant Survey

 

Grant Opportunities

Each year, Broward Education Foundation awards grants to teachers and school-based administrators for their submission of original and innovative projects. You may be eligible for one of the following grants:

City of Hollywood Teacher Grants

These grants are for teachers who teach in City of Hollywood schools. City of Hollywood grants need to be in any of the nine focus areas, which include:

  1. Arts, Music, Theater
  2. Character Education
  3. Civics Education
  4. Health & Wellness
  5. Diversity & Cultural Outreach
  6. Career Planning & Vocational Training
  7. Environment
  8. Parental Involvement
  9. Enhanced Curriculum, including S.T.E.M.

City of Hollywood Teacher Grant Eligibility

Application Deadline is 4:00 p.m. on December 2, 2024.


Broward Education Foundation Innovative Teacher Grants

Priority will be given to projects designed to enhance and expand the students and teachers integration of the following focus areas:

  • Language Arts
  • Debate
  • Drama
  • Early Childhood
  • Health & Physical Education
  • Music
  • STEAM; Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics
  • STEM; Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
  • Visual Arts

Application Deadline is 4:00 p.m. on December 2, 2024.