Wilkes County Schools - C.B. Eller Teacher Grants

Wilkes County Schools - C.B. Eller Teacher Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Winston-Salem Foundation
Amount: Up to US $1,500
Last Updated: December 23, 2025

Summary

The C.B. Eller Teacher Grants support Wilkes County educators by funding professional development opportunities up to $1,500. Established in 1987, these grants aim to enhance classroom effectiveness through various educational experiences, including training and specialized projects. Eligible applicants include full or part-time teachers directly interacting with students, while funds cannot support salary or graduate studies. Priority is given to proposals demonstrating student impact and professional growth.

Overview

What We Fund The C. B. Eller Education Fund was established in 1987 by friends and family of C.B. Eller. The grants are designed to improve the quality of education in Wilkes County by awarding grants for professional growth for public school teachers. Teacher Grants up to $1,500 will be made for educational experiences, training, or projects that will result in teachers’ improved classroom effectiveness. Grants may be made for enrichment studies such as university study expeditions, self-designed educational experiences that focus on individual research, and specialized training through participation in seminar or conference programs.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Only full or part-time educators employed by the Wilkes County School System who directly interact with students are eligible to apply. Previous winners are eligible to reapply three years after receiving an Eller grant.

Ineligibility

Funds cannot be used for salary support of applicants, for graduate studies, for national board certification, or for add-on licensure.