HPCF Golden Apple Award
Funding Amount
$2,000 cash award + $500 Apple Gift Card
Deadline
Rolling / Open
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
HPCF Golden Apple Award
Funder: Highland Park Community Foundation
Overview:
Annual award recognizing outstanding teachers currently teaching at Highland Park High School.
Award Details:
Eligibility:
Nomination Process:
Geographic Scope: Highland Park and Highwood, Illinois
Recent Recipients:
Contact Information:
How to Apply
Nomination Process
Who Can Nominate:
Who CANNOT Nominate:
Submission Method:
Process:
1. Nomination form submitted
2. Application materials mailed to nominated teacher
3. Nominee completes and submits application
4. Award recipients announced
5. Recognition ceremony held
Required Materials:
Note: Specific deadline and detailed nomination form questions not provided in 2026 materials. 2020 deadline was November 12 at 5:00 PM.
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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