Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.

Eligible organizations

  • Teachers from Chicago Public Schools
  • Principals from Chicago Public Schools
  • Educators with demonstrated commitment to school innovation

Other requirements

  • Those interested in peer collaboration and professional growth

Overview

A collaborative committee of Chicago Public Schools educators (teachers and principals) who advise The Chicago Public Education Fund and work together to develop solutions for school improvement.

Geographic Scope: Chicago Public Schools

Focus Areas:

  • School innovation and improvement strategies
  • Teacher and principal development
  • Collaborative problem-solving
  • Best practices sharing among educators
  • Policy input on education issues
  • Student success and engagement

Eligibility:

  • Teachers from Chicago Public Schools
  • Principals from Chicago Public Schools
  • Educators with demonstrated commitment to school innovation
  • Those interested in peer collaboration and professional growth

Benefits of Participation:

  • Collaboration with peer educators and school leaders
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Input on school improvement initiatives
  • Platform to share best practices across schools
  • Connection to The Fund's resources and programs
  • Exposure to design thinking and innovation methodologies
  • Leadership development

How to Apply

Application Process

Steps:
1. Express interest in serving on the Educator Advisory Committee
2. Submit application demonstrating commitment to innovation and collaboration
3. Selection based on demonstrated leadership and collaborative approach

Required Materials:

  • Application highlighting your innovation work and collaborative experience

  • Commitment to participate in EAC meetings and activities
  • Note: Specific application procedures and timelines are not detailed in the available content. Interested educators should contact The Fund directly for application information.

    What Chicago Public Education Fund actually gave

    Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

    Grants in 2024
    14
    Total given
    $927K
    Median grant
    $49K
    Range
    $5,880–$214K
    • By dollars: Illinois 57%, New York 20%, California 8%. Top recipient cities: Chicago, IL; New York, NY; Los Gatos, CA.
    • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

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    • New Leaders Inc · New York, NY

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    • Chicago Public Schools · Chicago, IL

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      $144K

    • Leadership & Design · Los Gatos, CA

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      $70K

    • University of Washington · Seattle, WA

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      $57K

    IRS Form 990, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    • Teachers
    • Professional development
    • Education

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