Teacher Promise Grants (TPG)

Teacher Promise Grants for Lead Teachers

Purpose: Wage supplements and bonuses to support long-term employment and professional growth for lead preschool teachers.

Geographic Scope: Cincinnati, OH area (providers in Cincinnati Preschool Promise network)

Focus Areas:

• Teacher retention and recruitment
• Professional development and educational advancement
• Equitable compensation

Eligibility Requirements:

• Employed full-time (minimum 35 hours per week) as a Lead Preschool Teacher
• Employed at a Tuition Assistance (TA) provider site for minimum six weeks at time of application
• Site must maintain minimum of 10% CPP Student Preschool Enrollment
• Minimum Level 3 Career Pathways requirement
• Must maintain site's 10% CPP TA enrollment threshold to remain eligible (60-day cure period if enrollment drops)

Award Details:

• Wage supplements: up to $5,000 per year
• Teacher Advancement Bonuses: up to $1,000 for professional development or educational advancement
• Paid monthly directly to teachers
• Number of eligible teachers per site: 2 Lead Teachers per 10 CPP Preschool enrollments; 1 Lead Teacher for sites with fewer than 10 CPP enrollments (applies to Type A and Center-Based programs)

Special Notes:

• TPG no longer offers rolling enrollment opportunities
• Part-time educators are not eligible
• If teacher moves to another CPP provider during grant cycle, they forfeit remaining payments but may reapply in next application window
• No longer accepts new rolling applications; check Provider Connection newsletter for application deadlines

Background: Part of CPP's key workforce initiatives to address challenges in attracting and retaining qualified educators. Survey data shows these grants encourage teacher retention, result in higher wages, improve teacher satisfaction, support work-life balance, and advance overall program sustainability.

Application Process

1. Check Eligibility: Confirm you meet all eligibility requirements listed above
2. Watch for Deadlines: Check the Provider Connection newsletter for application deadlines and updated requirements (no longer rolling enrollment)
3. Submit Application: Details on submission format not provided in available materials
4. Provider Responsibilities During Grant Cycle:
   • Submit monthly turnover information
   • Complete wage and evaluation surveys as needed
   • Maintain minimum 10% CPP TA enrollment threshold

Required Materials

Specific materials not detailed in available content. Refer to Provider Connection newsletter or contact CPP directly.

Support

For application assistance, contact Cincinnati Preschool Promise at 513-447-4277 or visit the Provider Portal.