Professional Development Grants

Professional Development Grants

Purpose: To provide funding for professional development opportunities not fully funded by Dare County Schools.

Geographic Scope: Dare County Schools (NC, US)

Eligible Applicants: Teachers and educators in Dare County Schools

Covered Expenses

• Conference/seminar registration
• Substitute teacher costs
• Hotel accommodations
• Transportation
• Meals

Note: Each expense must be documented with a Dare County Schools Professional Development Prior Approval Form (sample provided)

Funding Limits

• Individuals: Up to $1,500 per request
• Groups: Up to $3,000 per request
• A group is defined as any number of Dare County teachers (single or multiple schools) attending the same professional development opportunity in the same city on the same date
• Multiple applications for the same PD opportunity will not be accepted

Key Notes

• One lead applicant should complete the form for whole groups
• Check is delivered to lead applicant's school, who distributes funds
• For recurring/continuing classes or certification costs, use Certification and Tuition Reimbursement Grant Application instead

Contact Information

• Address: P.O Box 959, Kitty Hawk, NC 27949
• Phone: 252.255.5545
• Email: info@dareeducationfoundation.org
• Tax ID: 01-0597318