CEF Teacher Grants
Funding Amount
Varies by cycle (e.g., $10,000-$12,395+ awarded per cycle)
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Three cycles a year
- Tracked since
- April 2026
From the program guidelines: “In 2020-2021, three cycles were offered (October, January, April).”
Can we apply?
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Eligible organizations
- Chelsea School District teachers and administrators only
Overview
Geographic Scope: Chelsea School District, Michigan
Purpose: Funds innovative educational projects, programs, and supplies for Chelsea School District teachers, administrators, and students across all school buildings (elementary, middle, and high schools).
Eligible Applicants: Chelsea School District teachers and administrators only
Grant Focus Areas:
- Classroom libraries and leveled books
- Art supplies and materials
- Technology and equipment
- Student support programs (sensory rooms, WEB programs)
- Field trip scholarships
- Curriculum materials and manipulatives
- Special education resources
- STEM/robotics programs
- Professional development initiatives
Award Examples:
- Strength, Speed and Conditioning programs: $600
- Classroom library extensions: $500-$1,483
- Equipment for sensory rooms: $2,000
- Series books and leveled reading materials: $500-$1,232
- 6th Grade Camp Trip Scholarships: $1,000
Application Cycles: CEF typically offers multiple grant cycles per school year. In 2020-2021, three cycles were offered (October, January, April). Windows are typically open for 1-2 weeks during each cycle.
Background: Since 1990, CEF has funded over 600 grant programs and impacted over 46,000 students in the Chelsea School District.
How to Apply
How to Apply
- Eligibility Check: Confirm you are a Chelsea School District teacher or administrator
- Watch for Application Windows: Monitor www.chelseaeducationfoundation.org for announcement of grant cycles (typically announced 1-2 weeks before applications open)
- Submit Application: Complete grant application during the open window (typically 1-2 weeks)
- Required Information: Application should include:
- Project/program description
- Grant amount requested
- How funds will benefit students
- Building and grade level information
- Review Process: CEF board reviews applications and awards grants
- Notification: Grant winners are notified and announced
Multiple Cycles: CEF offers multiple opportunities per school year to remain flexible and responsive to changing needs.
Contact for Details: president@chelseaeducationfoundation.org
Past recipients of this program
Recent awards under this program (from Chelsea Education Foundation's IRS filings)
Chelsea District Schools
Chelsea, MI · 2025
$65K
4 grants in Chelsea Education Foundation's 2022–2025 filings reference “CEF Teacher Grants” in their stated purpose. Amounts and places as reported by the funder.
What Chelsea Education Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 1
- Total given
- $65K
- Median grant
- $65K
- By dollars: Michigan 100%. Top recipient cities: Chelsea, MI.
Example grants
Chelsea District Schools · Chelsea, MI
Teacher grants, alumni wall, annual conference
$65K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Teachers
- K-12 schools
- Education
- STEM education
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