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Champions of Learning Awards

The Consortium for Public Education

Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Annual
Tracked since
April 2026

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Eligible organizations

  • Past nominations from 24 school districts in seven counties (as of 2017)
  • Primarily Allegheny County and surrounding areas
  • Individuals (educators, volunteers, community members)
  • Organizations (nonprofits, arts organizations, community partners)

Other requirements

  • Western Pennsylvania region
  • Businesses and companies
  • Must create or support outstanding learning experiences for K-12 students

Overview

Program Overview
Annual awards program celebrating individuals, organizations, and businesses that create or support outstanding learning experiences for students in Western Pennsylvania.

Award Categories

  • The Arts
  • Business Partnerships
  • Classroom Teaching
  • Community Partnerships/Community Outreach
  • Leadership
  • Volunteerism
  • Special Tribute (annual recognition of lifetime contributions)

Geographic Scope

  • Western Pennsylvania region
  • Past nominations from 24 school districts in seven counties (as of 2017)
  • Primarily Allegheny County and surrounding areas

Eligibility

  • Individuals (educators, volunteers, community members)
  • Organizations (nonprofits, arts organizations, community partners)
  • Businesses and companies
  • Must create or support outstanding learning experiences for K-12 students

Selection Process

  • Selection committees in each category review nominations
  • Finalists announced in January
  • Winners announced at annual awards celebration (typically April)
  • Celebration event held at Pittsburgh Marriott City Center

Contact Information

  • The Consortium for Public Education
  • Phone: 412-678-9215
  • Email: info@tcfpe.org

How to Apply

Nomination Process

Nomination Deadline: Typically mid-November (e.g., November 15 for 2018 awards)

How to Nominate
1. Submit nomination via online application form on consortium website
2. Nominations accepted for six categories: Arts, Business Partnerships, Community Partnerships, Leadership, Teaching, and Volunteerism

Required Information

  • Nominee name and organization/affiliation

  • Category for nomination

  • Detailed description of accomplishments and contributions to student learning

  • Contact information for nominator
  • Selection Timeline

  • Nominations accepted September-November

  • Finalists announced in January

  • Award celebration and winner announcement in April
  • What The Consortium for Public Education actually gave

    Source: IRS Form 990, 2021 — the most recent filing with itemized grants

    The Consortium for Public Education reported $1,121 in grants for 2024 as a total without an itemized list; the grant details below are from 2021, its most recent itemized filing.

    Grants in 2021
    3
    Total given
    $45K
    Median grant
    $10K
    Range
    $10K–$25K
    • By dollars: Pennsylvania 100%. Top recipient cities: Fredericktown, PA; Scottdale, PA; Mount Pleasant, PA.

    Example grants

    • Bethlehem-Center School District · Fredericktown, PA

      Instructional support

      $25K

    • Southmoreland School District · Scottdale, PA

      Instructional support

      $10K

    • Mount Pleasant Area School District · Mount Pleasant, PA

      Instructional support

      $10K

    IRS Form 990, 2021. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    • Education
    • Arts

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