Bobbie Lytle Outstanding Teacher Award
Funding Amount
$2,500
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
Overview
Bobbie Lytle Outstanding Teacher Award
Overview: Honors outstanding teachers in memory of Bobbie Lytle, a lifelong educator who taught at Dommerich Elementary and Brookshire Elementary. The award recognizes exceptional teachers who inspire students to extend their curiosity into all areas of learning.
- Award Amount: $2,500 cash award per recipient
- Purpose: Teachers may use the award for anything special they want for themselves (e.g., spa day, family trip, personal desires)
- Geographic Scope: Orange County Public Schools, Florida
- Eligible Schools: Dommerich Elementary and Brookshire Elementary
Award Details
About the Award
Bobbie Lytle believed in Christa McAuliffe's words: "I touch the future: I teach." She was known for her infectious smile, love of learning, and creative teaching methods including storytelling, creating cookbooks with parents, and fabulous art projects. The award encourages teacher self-care and recognizes their selfless contributions.- Address: 445 W. Amelia St., Suite 901, Orlando, FL 32801
- Phone: (407) 317-3261
- Email: foundation@ocps.net
- Website: foundationforocps.org/scholarshipfunds
Contact Information
How to Apply
Application Process
Nominations: Nominations are now open to recognize an outstanding teacher at Dommerich Elementary and Brookshire Elementary.
Contributing to the Award: If you would like to contribute to the Bobbie Lytle Outstanding Teacher Award, visit foundationforocps.org/scholarshipfunds to make a gift.
What Foundation for Orange County actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 13
- Total given
- $1.95M
- Median grant
- $14K
- Range
- $6,011–$716K
- By dollars: Florida 98%, District of Columbia <1%, California <1%. Top recipient cities: Orlando, FL; Winter Spring, FL; Washington, DC.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
- 62% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
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