Tippecanoe Educational Endowment Fund Grant

The Tippecanoe Educational Endowment Fund Grant supports Tipp City Schools by providing funding for enrichment programs aimed at enhancing academic excellence, fine arts, and general activities. Established in 1999, this grant awards up to $2,500 annually to classroom teachers and employees to promote various educational endeavors, including scientific inquiry, literacy, and leadership. The goal is to foster a culture of kindness and conflict resolution within the school district.

Providing funds to students, faculty and employees of Tipp City Schools for the creation of, or participation in, enrichment programs.
The Tippecanoe Educational Endowment Fund (“TEE”) was established in 1999 to support Tipp City Schools by promoting the programs and activities of Tipp City Schools through donations and gifts in support of academic excellence, fine and performing arts and general activities. Each year TEE awards grants to classrooms in the Tipp City School District to promote excellence in a variety of endeavors including (but not limited to): student academic achievement, scientific inquiry, literacy, history, music, fine arts and performing arts, health and wellness, parent and/or student educational programs and resources, information technology, volunteerism, culture of kindness, and conflict resolution.
The maximum amount of each grant is $2,500.

Eligibility

The Tippecanoe Educational Endowment Fund accepts grant requests from any classroom teacher(s) or employee(s) of the Tipp City School District.The award is intended to recognize significant achievements by a teacher.Criteria of a nominee includes the following:Employed as a full-time, certified teacher within Tipp City SchoolsDemonstrates traits that compel others to view him or her as a role modelDemonstrates dedication both within the classroom and within Tipp City School DistrictDemonstrates leadership or accomplishments that distinguish him or her amongst peers

Ineligibility

Grants may not be used to replace existing public funds or for direct compensation of public school teachers, staff or students.