Teachers Grants Program

In 2001, the Foundation launched the Teachers Grants Program with $10,000 from a donor interested in education. Donor participation has increased as a result of the program's success.

Purpose

The grants are made directly to classroom teachers for innovative instructional projects, which support Project GRAD Atlanta's Success for All Reading Program.

Eligibility

Grant applications must be made by a certified instructional staff member in the Project GRAD cluster. School principals must sign off on all grant applications. Instructional support personnel, parents, business or community members may partner in the proposed project.

Range of Funding

Grants of up to $500 may be requested. In selected cases, where there are multiple partners, grants in excess of $500 will be considered.

Priorities

• Projects that have a direct impact on Success for All reading-curriculum objectives.
• Projects that demonstrate creativity and enhancement of the learning process.
• Projects that demonstrate an anticipated impact on the school, students or community.
• Projects that include the direct involvement of students.

Teacher Grant Recipients

P.S. Arkwright Elementary School
Cozy Reading & Writing Center

A.F. Herndon Elementary School
R.E.A.D. (Reading Will Eventually Activate Drama)
Sea Readers - Riding the Waves to Success

M.A. Jones Elementary School
Capitol Exchange Program
Power of Positive Parenting in Primary Grades

M.M. Bethune Elementary School
Adventures with Mom
The Jones Bunch Book Club Slumber party

Kennedy Middle School
Express Yoruself
Snacks and Stories...Ready! Action!

Venetian Hills Elementary School
Classroom Listening Center

Contact

E-mail Natasha Battle, Program Associate at The Community Foundation, or call 404-688-5525. You can also e-mail Vicky Carew Johnson at Project GRAD Atlanta, 404-879-7310.