The Gulf Coast Community Foundation is inviting applicants for its Leo W. Seal Innovative Teacher Award.
Donor Name: Gulf Coast Community Foundation
State: Mississippi
County: Selected Counties
Type of Grant: Award
Deadline: 01/13/2023
Size of the Grant:$2,000
Details:
Priorities
The Leo W. Seal Innovative Teacher Award committee is interested in supporting educational projects that are creative and innovative. The project should enhance the classroom or school while ultimately benefiting the students, school staff, or a teacher’s professional effectiveness.
Funding Prohibitions
- Awards are not intended for staff development or professional training.
- Awards will not be made for the primary purpose of purchasing computers, tablets or other technological devices.
HOWEVER, technological devices that are utilized as part of a well-developed and comprehensive program will be considered for funding.
Grant Amount
Up to ten (10) $2,000 grants will be awarded to outstanding educators who submit projects with an innovative approach to helping children learn.
Criteria
- Educators teaching in either public or private schools in Forrest, Hancock, Harrison, Jackson, Jefferson Davis, Lamar, Madison, and Pearl River counties are eligible to apply.
- Projects will be evaluated based on creativity, innovation, feasibility and potential impact.
For more information, visit Leo W. Seal Innovative Teacher Award.