CEF Teacher Grants
Funding Amount
Varies by cycle (e.g., $10,000-$12,395+ awarded per cycle)
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
CEF Teacher Grants
Organization: Chelsea Education Foundation (CEF)
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
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Award Examples:
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.
Contact: Lynn Fox (Board President) at president@chelseaeducationfoundation.org or cefboard@chelseaeducationfoundation.org
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
1. Eligibility Check: Confirm you are a Chelsea School District teacher or administrator
2. Watch for Application Windows: Monitor www.chelseaeducationfoundation.org for announcement of grant cycles (typically announced 1-2 weeks before applications open)
3. Submit Application: Complete grant application during the open window (typically 1-2 weeks)
4. Required Information: Application should include:
- Project/program description
- Grant amount requested
- How funds will benefit students
- Building and grade level information
5. Review Process: CEF board reviews applications and awards grants
6. 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
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