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Teacher Grant Program (Educational Grants)

Utica Community Schools Foundation for Educational Excellence

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Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

March 31, 2027

356 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Teacher Grant Program

Funder: Utica Community Schools Foundation for Educational Excellence

Geographic Scope: Utica Community Schools District, Michigan, US

Purpose: The Foundation encourages and supports quality efforts by educators to enhance educational experiences for students of the Utica Community Schools.

Eligibility:

  • Educators (teachers, media specialists, social workers, instructional coaches, etc.) in UCS schools

    • Focus Areas: Educational enhancements including but not limited to:

  • Literacy and language skills

  • STEM education (coding, science exploration)

  • Social-emotional learning (SEL) and sensory supports

  • Arts education

  • Technology and digital citizenship

  • Professional development resources

    • Recent Recipients (2024-25):

  • Duncan Family Grant: Julie Lambert (Duncan Elementary) - Keva Planks project

  • Chelsie Bemis Teacher Grant Program: Multiple recipients across schools including Collins, Crissman, Ebeling, Flickinger, Messmore, Monfort, Wiley, Davis, Eppler, GLK-UAIS

  • Teacher of the Year Awards: Eric Wells (Eisenhower High School Theatre), Lindsay Zurinsky (Jeannette Junior High), Roseanne Varga (Schuchard Elementary)

    • Contact Information:

  • Address: 7600 18 Mile Road, Sterling Heights, MI 48314

  • Phone: 586-797-6953

  • Email: email@ucsfoundation.org

  • Website: ucsfoundation.org/grants/

    • How to Apply

    Application Process

    Timeline: Applications typically open annually; 2025 applications are complete. Next application cycle expected March 2026.

    Application Methods:
    1. Online Application Portal: Available at ucsfoundation.org
    2. Downloadable Forms: Word document and PDF versions available

    Required Materials:

  • Application form (Word doc or PDF)

  • Rubric file (must be uploaded for online applications)

    • Submission Format:

  • Online portal submission with uploaded documents, OR

  • Downloadable application package for offline completion

    • Note: If applying online, download the Word Doc files to upload the Rubric file to the online application portal.

    How to Access:

  • Visit ucsfoundation.org/grants/

  • Download Teacher Grant Application (PDF or Word doc)

  • Apply online through the portal or submit downloaded forms

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    Fields of Work

    teacherseducation

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