Champions of Learning Awards
Funding Amount
Varies
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.
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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
Selection Timeline
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
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Education
- Arts
Categories
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