Grants for Teacher's Salary

Grade Levels: Pre-K through 12

Program Type: Curricular programs only (not for after-school programs)

Focus Areas: Support for Italian language teacher salaries in curricular programs

Funding Mechanism:

• Schools are responsible for paying teacher's salary in full
• IACE will reimburse the school at the end of the school year
• Reimbursements processed exclusively through wire transfers to school/district account (checks no longer issued)
• Schools must provide their wire transfer details

Matching Requirement:

• Grants are based on a matching commitment by the district or school
• Expectation that the program will become gradually self-sustaining within three years
• Exception: If initial program expands to include new grades or instructional time is increased, matching requirement may be adjusted

Important Conditions:

• Grant timing and amount are subject to change without prior notice
• Changes contingent on factors such as:
  • Ministry of Foreign Affairs decisions
  • Euro-Dollar exchange rate fluctuations
• These variables are beyond IACE's control and responsibility

Eligibility:

• Public and private schools in IACE's service area (NY, NJ, CT consular jurisdictions)

Application Process

Step 1: Prepare Application

• Complete grant application form (available online)
• Document district/school matching commitment

Step 2: Submit Application

• Submit form during designated application period

Step 3: Review Process

• IACE Board of Directors and Consulate officials review proposal

Step 4: Pay Teacher Salary

• School/district responsible for paying full teacher salary
• Maintain payroll records and documentation

Step 5: Submit Reimbursement Documentation

• Provide proof of teacher salary payment
• Supply wire transfer details for school/district account

Step 6: Receive Reimbursement

• IACE reimburses school at end of school year via wire transfer

Required Materials:

• Grant application form
• Documentation of district/school matching commitment
• Teacher salary records and proof of payment
• Wire transfer details for reimbursement
• Evidence of program sustainability plan (3-year outlook)

Note: Specific application URL and detailed form requirements not provided in available content.