Outstanding Educator Awards
Funding Amount
Not stated
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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Eligible organizations
- Licensed educators in Jordan School District
- Only ONE submission per school
- One submission per school only
Other requirements
- May be educator or special educator
- Submission must be approved by school principal
- Educators may only win once during their teaching career
- Submission must be approved by school principal prior to submitting
Overview
Jordan Education Foundation recognizes and honors superior teachers with a track record of improving student achievement, using innovative instructional strategies, and making a difference in student lives. Top 10-12 nominees are recognized at JEF's Annual Awards Banquet held in April.
Geographic Scope: Jordan School District, Utah
Eligibility:
- Licensed educators in Jordan School District
- May be educator or special educator
- Only ONE submission per school
- Submission must be approved by school principal
- Educators may only win once during their teaching career
Award Recognition:
- Top 10-12 nominees recognized at JEF Annual Awards Banquet (April)
- Banquet also recognizes Outstanding Principal (selected by district administrators)
- Banquet celebrates scholarship recipients from seven District high schools
- Award amount/prize not specified
Selection Criteria:
- Track record of improving student achievement
- Use of innovative instructional strategies
- Making a difference in lives of students
- Submissions scored by JEF Awards Recognition Committee based on 2025 Submission Guidelines
Review Process:
- Submissions reviewed and scored by JEF Awards Recognition Committee
- Committee members rate submissions 1-5 in each category
- Higher consideration given to submissions with specific stories and compelling examples
- Examples may come from colleagues, parents, and/or students
Contact:
- Phone: 801-567-8125
- Email: foundation@jordandistrict.org
- Address: 3706 West 9800 South, South Jordan, UT 84009
How to Apply
Timeline
- Submissions open: December 2025
- Submissions for 2025-26 school year
Who Can Submit
- School principal
- School administrators
- Colleagues of the nominee
Requirements
- One submission per school only
- Submission must be approved by school principal prior to submitting
- Nominee may be educator or special educator
- Submit using Submission Form
Submission Tips
- Include specific stories and compelling examples
- Provide details describing nominee's impact
- Examples can come from colleagues, parents, and/or students
- Higher scores awarded to submissions with concrete examples
Scoring
- JEF Awards Recognition Committee uses rubric to score submissions
- Each category rated 1-5
- Scoring rubric available for review
Required Materials
- 2025 Submission Guidelines (linked on website)
- Scoring Rubric (available for reference)
What Jordan Education Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 1
- Total given
- $1.94M
- Median grant
- $1.94M
- By dollars: Utah 100%. Top recipient cities: West Jordan, UT.
Example grants
Jordan School District · West Jordan, UT
Education
$1.94M
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Teachers
- Education
- K-12 schools
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