LAUNCH - Principal Preparation Program
Funding Amount
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Deadline
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Grant Type
Foundation
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Eligible organizations
- Educators in Chicago Public Schools with interest in pursuing principal certification
Other requirements
- Those seeking master's degree and administrative certification
Overview
A principal preparation program designed and seeded by The Chicago Public Education Fund to develop aspiring principals for leadership positions in Chicago Public Schools.
Geographic Scope: Chicago Public Schools
Focus Areas:
- Principal certification and preparation
- Educational leadership development
- School administration training
- Instructional leadership skills
Eligibility:
- Educators in Chicago Public Schools with interest in pursuing principal certification
- Those seeking master's degree and administrative certification
Program Features:
- Master's degree in educational leadership
- Principal certification training
- Administrative certification
- Partnership with university programs (e.g., University of Illinois at Chicago)
How to Apply
Application Process
Note: LAUNCH is a university-based principal preparation program. Interested applicants should contact The Chicago Public Education Fund or partner universities (such as University of Illinois at Chicago) for application procedures and requirements.
What Chicago Public Education Fund actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 17
- Total given
- $1.05M
- Median grant
- $25K
- Range
- $9,570–$256K
- By dollars: Illinois 51%, New York 21%, California 11%. 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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Fields of Work
- Teachers
- Professional development
- Education
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