Teacher Grants
This grant funds professional development opportunities for educators in select North Carolina school districts to enhance classroom effectiveness and student outcomes.
Funder: Winston-Salem Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026 (full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $2,500 per grant; typically one-year duration.
Summary: Supports professional development opportunities for educators in Winston-Salem/Forsyth County, Mount Airy City, and Wilkes County schools to enhance classroom impact.
Key Information: Only one application per deadline; funds cannot be used for salary, graduate studies, or national board certification.
Description
This program provides competitive grants to support professional development for teachers, guidance counselors, instructional facilitators, media coordinators, and other educators in Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools, Mount Airy City Schools, and Wilkes County Schools. The grants aim to empower educators with training and resources that enhance their classroom effectiveness and student outcomes. Funding is provided by donors dedicated to advancing professional development in the region.
Eligible activities include innovative classroom experiences, educational travel (to be incorporated into curriculum), attendance at conferences or workshops, and other enrichment opportunities that benefit both teachers and students. Priority is given to proposals with clear student impact, professional growth for the applicant, strong curricular connections, and plans to share learnings with other educators.
