Betty Ann McCullough Grants Programs
The Betty Ann McCullough Grants Programs support innovative science, math, and language arts education and recognize outstanding educators in Gibson County, Indiana.
Funder: Community Foundation Alliance
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Typically $24,000+ awarded annually, individual grant and award sizes vary.
Summary: Supports educational innovation and excellence in Gibson County, Indiana, through funding for seminars, enrichment projects, and teaching achievement awards.
Key Information: For organizations and educators serving Gibson County, Indiana only.
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 and innovation within Gibson County, Indiana. The program consists of three main grant streams:
- Education Seminar and Convocation Grant: Provides funding to public and private schools in Gibson County to host seminars and convocations aimed at enhancing educators' skills in science, mathematics, and language arts.
- Enrichment Project Grant: Supports innovative educational projects, programs, and equipment for schools (including higher education institutions), libraries, and public education organizations to improve mathematics, science, and language arts education for youth and adults.
- Teaching Achievement Grant: Recognizes public school educators (teachers, aides, assistants, or tutors) for outstanding dedication and success in improving students’ mathematics or language arts skills. Nominations must come from educators, staff, or parents (no self-nominations).
These grants honor the legacy of Betty Ann McCullough, a long-serving educator and advocate for education in Gibson County.
