[Decatur County Community Foundation](https://www.dccfound.org)

September 30, 2026 (Fall Cycle) | February 28, 2027 (Spring Cycle)

Up to $500 per grant; supports individual classroom projects

Supports Decatur County classroom teachers with funding for creative and innovative projects not covered by school budgets or other grants.

--- ## Description These grants are designed to empower classroom teachers in Decatur County, Indiana, to implement creative and innovative educational projects that cannot be funded through regular school budgets or other available grants. The goal is to enhance student learning experiences by enabling teachers to pursue unique ideas and initiatives that go beyond standard curriculum resources. --- ## Due Dates - September 30, 2026: Fall Cycle application deadline (apply from September 1 - September 30) - February 28, 2027: Spring Cycle application deadline (apply from February 1 - February 28) --- ## Funding Amount - Maximum award: Up to $500 per grant - Funding is provided for individual classroom projects - Grants are intended for projects that cannot be funded by other means (such as school budgets or other grants) --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be classroom teachers in Decatur County, Indiana. - Projects must be creative or innovative and not fundable through school budgets or other grants. - Typically, awards are for individual teachers rather than teams or schools. --- ## Application Process - Applications are accepted during two annual cycles: - Spring Cycle: February 1 – February 28 - Fall Cycle: September 1 – September 30 - Submit applications through the [online grant portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=dccfoundgrant). - New applicants must create an account; returning applicants can log in with existing credentials. - For account issues, contact the foundation at [info@dccfound.org](mailto:info@dccfound.org). --- ## Additional Information - Projects should be distinctive and offer educational value beyond standard classroom activities. - Funding is limited and competitive; not all proposals may be funded. - Applicants are encouraged to clearly articulate the impact and uniqueness of their proposed project. --- ## External Links - [Program Information & Application Instructions](https://www.dccfound.org/thank-a-teacher-grants) - [Online Grant Portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=dccfoundgrant) - [Decatur County Community Foundation Home](https://www.dccfound.org) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | |------------------------|---------------------------------|--------------| | Decatur County Community Foundation | [info@dccfound.org](mailto:info@dccfound.org) | 812-662-6364 |

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