Dr. David L. Fields Excellence in Teaching Awards
Funding Amount
$500 per recipient
Deadline
Deadline not published
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
The Danville Public School Foundation awards annual recognition to outstanding teachers demonstrating continuing dedication to their profession and students.
Background: David L. Fields, a 1953 Danville High School graduate who served as Danville Superintendent of Schools (1960-2000) and on the Illinois State Board of Education for 10 years.
Award Structure:
- Foundation Award: $500 cash award to each recipient
- District Supplement: $500 of instructional supplies provided by District 118 for the recipient's classroom
Geographic Scope: Danville Public Schools District 118 (Danville, Illinois)
Eligibility: Outstanding teachers at three levels:
- Primary/Intermediate level
- Middle school level
- High school level
Selection Criteria:
- Outstanding teaching quality
- Continuing dedication to the profession
- Dedication to students
- Demonstrated excellence in teaching
Contact Information:
- Phone: (217) 444-1044
- Email: schoolfoundation@danville118.org
- Address: 516 North Jackson St., Danville, IL 61832
What Danville Public School Foundation Inc actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 1
- Total given
- $188K
- Median grant
- $188K
- By dollars: Illinois 100%. Top recipient cities: Danville, IL.
Example grants
Danville Community Consolidated School District #118 · Danville, IL
Audio and lighting equipment, tecnhology upgrades, stem and music supplies, field…
$188K
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Fields of Work
- Teachers
- K-12 schools
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