Funding Amount

Variable (over $15,000 awarded to 40 teachers in 2019 cycle)

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Teacher Grants - Taos Public Education Fund (TPEF)

Funder: Taos Community Foundation

Geographic Scope: Taos public schools (8 local schools participate)

Overview: Annual grant program supporting teachers in local school districts with funding for classroom projects, materials, and educational initiatives.

Eligible Applicants: Teachers in Taos public schools

Funded Project Types:

  • Calming and self-regulation activities and materials

  • Science supplies and equipment

  • Books

  • Garden projects

  • Basic classroom materials and supplies

  • Collaborative projects among teachers

  • Science lab development

  • Art studio enhancement

  • Music program support

  • Community garden projects
  • Recent Award Statistics:

  • 2019 cycle: 43 applications received, 40 awarded, $15,000+ total distributed across 8 local schools
  • Contact Information:

  • Phone: 575-737-9300

  • Email: info@taoscf.org

  • Address: 115 La Posta Rd. Ste A, Taos, NM 87571
  • Award Event: Annual awards ceremony typically held in November at Taos Country Club

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    Submission: Teachers submit grant applications

    Review: TPEF committee reviews applications and makes funding recommendations

    Selection Criteria: Applications evaluated based on project description, educational impact, and community benefit

    Award Notification: Recipients are invited to attend annual awards celebration event

    Presentation: Teachers share brief descriptions of their planned use of funds at the awards event

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    teacherseducationk-12-schoolsfoundation

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