Betty Ann McCullough Grants Programs
This grant funds projects and educator recognition that advance science, math, and language arts education in Gibson County, Indiana, through professional development, enrichment initiatives, and achievement awards.
Funder: Community Foundation Alliance
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Full application deadline, projected) | March 2025 (previous cycle, projected)
Funding Amounts: Typical annual pool: ~$24,000 total; individual award sizes vary by program and project.
Summary: Supports educational seminars, enrichment projects, and recognition of outstanding educators in science, mathematics, and language arts for Gibson County, Indiana.
Key Information: For organizations without 501(c)(3) status, a fiscal sponsor may be required.
Description
The Betty Ann McCullough Grants Programs, administered by the Gibson County Community Foundation (an affiliate of the Community Foundation Alliance), are designed to foster educational excellence in Gibson County, Indiana. The programs fund public and private schools, libraries, educational organizations, and individual educators for projects and initiatives that enhance science, mathematics, and language arts education for both youth and adults. The grants also recognize outstanding public school educators who demonstrate dedication and success in improving student achievement in mathematics or language arts.
There are three main grant programs:
- Education Seminar and Convocation Grants: Funding for schools to host professional development events for educators.
- Enrichment Project Grants: Support for innovative projects, programs, and educational equipment for schools, libraries, and public education organizations.
- Teaching Achievement Grants: Awards for public school educators who have shown exceptional success in advancing student learning in mathematics or language arts.
