How much funding does HPCF Golden Apple Award provide?

HPCF Golden Apple Award provides $2,000 cash award + $500 Apple Gift Card in funding.

When is the deadline for HPCF Golden Apple Award?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

How often is HPCF Golden Apple Award offered?

HPCF Golden Apple Award runs on an annual cycle.

HPCF Golden Apple Award

Highland Park Community Foundation

Foundation Annual Grants for Teachers Grants for K-12 Schools

Funding Amount

$2,000 cash award + $500 Apple Gift Card

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.

Can we apply?

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Other requirements

Position: Classroom teachers currently teaching grades 9-12
Experience: At least 5 years of teaching (completed 4 full years)
Commitment: Must be committed to continue teaching in Highland Park/Highwood communities for at least 2 years after receiving award
School: Must be teaching at Highland Park High School

Not eligible / not funded

Not eligible: Eligibility to Nominate: Administrators, colleagues, parents, and students (Family members and self-nominations NOT allowed)

Overview

Overview:
Annual award recognizing outstanding teachers currently teaching at Highland Park High School.

Award Details:

Cash Award: $2,000
Additional Gift: $500 Apple Gift Card
Recognition: Recognition ceremony with Highland Park Community Foundation and Township High School District 113
Physical Award: Golden Apple trophy

Eligibility:

Position: Classroom teachers currently teaching grades 9-12
Experience: At least 5 years of teaching (completed 4 full years)
Commitment: Must be committed to continue teaching in Highland Park/Highwood communities for at least 2 years after receiving award
School: Must be teaching at Highland Park High School

Nomination Process:

Eligibility to Nominate: Administrators, colleagues, parents, and students (Family members and self-nominations NOT allowed)
Contact: Nomination materials mailed to each nominated teacher

Geographic Scope: Highland Park and Highwood, Illinois

Recent Recipients:

2025: Jennifer Sobel
2024: Sarah Douglas
2023: Marela Vesa
2022: Miriam Schuman

Contact Information:

Highland Park Community Foundation
P.O. Box 398
Highland Park, IL 60035
Phone: (847) 433-4100
Email: info@hpcfil.org

How to Apply

Nomination Process

Who Can Nominate:

Administrators at Highland Park High School
Colleagues of the teacher
Parents of students
Students

Who CANNOT Nominate:

Family members of the nominee
Self-nominations

Submission Method:

Mail nomination form to: Highland Park Community Foundation, P.O. Box 398, Highland Park, IL 60035
OR Email to: info@hpcfil.org

Process:

Nomination form submitted
Application materials mailed to nominated teacher
Nominee completes and submits application
Award recipients announced
Recognition ceremony held

Required Materials:

Nomination form
Teacher application materials (sent to nominees)

Note: Specific deadline and detailed nomination form questions not provided in 2026 materials. 2020 deadline was November 12 at 5:00 PM.

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What Highland Park Community Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024: 42
Total given: $959K
Median grant: $14K
Range: $5,500–$105K

By dollars: Illinois 100%. Top recipient cities: Highland Park, IL; Northbrook, IL; Waukegan, IL.
40% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
7% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

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