Downers Grove Junior Woman's Club (Teacher Grants)

This grant is available to full-time educators or professionals in Downers Grove District 58 and District 99. Only individuals planning to remain full-time in these districts during the for the entirety of the school year are eligible. The grant is not open to organizations, but rather to individual educators within these specific districts.

Location: This grant is available to full-time educators or professionals in Downers Grove District 58 and District 99, located in Downers Grove, Illinois. Only educators within these two specific school districts are eligible to apply.

Project Scope: The project scope for this grant includes:

• Educational Supplies: Grants can be used for classroom resources that support a lesson or program benefiting students in a meaningful way.
• Professional Development: Grants can also be used for enrollment in a specific course, program, or workshop that will enhance the educator's skills and ultimately benefit students.

Each grant is capped at $750, and it must be applied toward one of these two purposes.

The funding restrictions for this grant include:

• Maximum Grant Amount: Grants are capped at $750 per recipient.
• Use of Funds: Funds must be used for either educational supplies for classroom lessons or programs benefiting students or for professional development (courses, workshops, etc.) that will directly enhance the educator's ability to support students.
• Reimbursement Requirement: Funds will be reimbursed only upon submission of proof that the money was applied toward the intended purpose (supplies or professional development).
• Expiration: All funds must be used by June 1, 2025, or they will expire.

Completed Application Form: A full and accurate submission of the grant application form.

Supporting Documents: Any relevant documents that demonstrate how the funds will be used (e.g., receipts, course enrollment confirmation, program details).

Proof of Eligibility: Applicants must confirm they are full-time educators in District 58 or District 99 and plan to remain in those districts for the 2024-2025 school year.

The typical deadline for this grant application is early November, by 11:59 p.m.

Recipients will be recognized during the second or third week of December.

All grant funds must be used and paid out by June 1st of the following calendar year, or they will expire.

Proof of Fund Use: Recipients must submit proof that the grant funds were used for the intended purpose, either for educational supplies or professional development (e.g., receipts, course/workshop enrollment confirmations).

Payment Deadline: Funds must be used and paid out before June 1st, and reimbursement will only be made with appropriate documentation.

Specific ongoing reporting may not be required beyond fund use verification.

Alignment with Educational Goals: The proposed use of the funds (whether for classroom supplies or professional development) should directly benefit students and enhance their learning experience in a meaningful way.

Impact on the Educator's Professional Growth: For professional development grants, the course, workshop, or program should be relevant to the educator's role and contribute to their ability to better support students.

Eligibility: Applicants must be full-time educators in District 58 or District 99 for the 2024-2025 school year.

The grant is awarded based on these criteria, ensuring that funds are used effectively to support both teacher development and student success.