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Educators Professional Development Scholarship Grant

Homer Foundation

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Eligible organizations

  • Public school educators in the local area are eligible to apply.

Overview

The Educators Professional Development Scholarship, established by the Homer Foundation, supports local public school educators seeking to enhance their skills and obtain continuing education credits. Eligible educators can use funds for class tuition, professional development supplies, transportation, and guest speakers. This initiative aims to empower educators within the community, ensuring they have access to essential resources for their professional growth.

The Educators Professional Development Fund was established by local area educators and community members. The purpose of the fund is to provide support to public school educators seeking to expand their knowledge/teaching ability/obtain continuing education credits.
Funds may be used for, but not limited to:

  • class tuition/workshops/conferences
  • books, equipment and/or supplies for professional development purposes
  • transportation and/or accommodations for professional development
  • bringing in guest speakers/presenters for educators

Eligibility

Public school educators in the local area are eligible to apply.

What Homer Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025
8
Total given
$227K
Median grant
$21K
Range
$9,968–$100K
  • By dollars: Alaska 93%, New York 7%. Top recipient cities: Homer, AK; New York, NY.
  • 14% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Example grants

  • Homer Cycling Club · Homer, AK

    Eastland Trails

    $100K

  • Homer Community Food Pantry · Homer, AK

    Community Chest and operations

    $26K

  • Kachemak Nordic Ski Club · Homer, AK

    Baycrest Equipment Shed and Equipme

    $25K

  • Homer Opus · Homer, AK

    New Director

    $25K

  • Paul Banks Elementary PTA · Homer, AK

    After School Program

    $16K

IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Teachers
  • Teacher development

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