Alabama Power Foundation: Scholar Grants

The Alabama Power Foundation offers Scholar Grants to support public school teachers in grades two to eight, providing funding up to $7,500 for professional development and instructional resources aimed at improving student achievement in math and English language arts. The program prioritizes schools demonstrating financial need, ensuring effective collaboration among teachers to enhance educational outcomes. With a focus on innovative teaching tools and ongoing professional growth, these grants aim to empower educators and foster student success.

Teachers leading the way for college prep and career readiness
Scholar Grants provide teachers with funding to access the professional development and instructional tools they need to raise student achievement in math and/or English language arts (ELA) to grade level proficiency and beyond.
GRANT AMOUNT:

• There are two Scholar Grant application cycles for up to $5,000 in funding:
• Scholar Grants Must Meet the Following Criteria:

Awards are paid to the school and not to individuals.Recipient organizations must have tax-exempt status under the IRS Code and must not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, gender, nationality, or ethnic origin.

Eligibility

Nonprofits who partner with schools may qualify for this grant. However, the application should be in the school’s name, and the funds will be dispersed directly to the schoolTeacher Collaboration: The intent is for an entire grade level team of teachers to commit to collaboration, professional growth and peer support to raise student achievement in math and/or ELA. Middle school teacher teams may include multiple grade levels if needed to collaborate.Teacher-Selected Professional Development: All teachers who apply for the grant will select PD with a focus on raising student achievement in math and/or ELA concepts. Funds can be used on other resources if PD is free, but PD must be included in the proposal to nurture professional growth.Instructional Resources and/or Classroom Technology: Resources and technology should increase student engagement, help scaffold instruction, and improve learning in math and/or ELA concepts.Measure Student Achievement: Must describe how the PD, instructional resources and/or classroom technology will work together to improve student achievement and how success will be measured.

Ineligibility

Primary and secondary private schools.Any non-school organization.Grant proposals that do not support raising student achievement in either math or English language arts.