Teacher Grants for Innovation

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Are you a teacher with an innovative project designed to improve learning outcomes and make a measurable impact on your student’s lives?

Through the Georgia Teachers Initiative, the Georgia Foundation for Public Education is awarding between $500 and $2,500 in Teacher Grants for Innovation to Georgia public school teachers to help bring your creative ideas to life.

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Complete the brief form on this page to submit an application. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and reviewed and awarded monthly. The rounds are as follows:

April 15-May 15, 2024: Winners will be announced by June 15 CLOSED

May 15-June 15, 2024: Winners will be announced by July 15 CLOSED

June 15-July 15, 2024: Winners will be announced by August 15 CLOSED

July 15-August 15, 2024: Winners will be announced by September 15 OPEN

August 15-September 15, 2024: Winners will be announced by October 15

September 15-October 15, 2024: Winners will be announced by November 15

October 15-November 15, 2024: Winners will be announced by December 15

November 15-December 15, 2024: Winners will be announced by January 15

If you have received a Teacher Grant for Innovation award, you are not eligible to apply again. However, we encourage you to tell your fellow teachers to apply.

If you have questions or need assistance, please contact Jaclyn Colona with GFPE at jaclyn.colona@doe.k12.ga.us.

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Contact Name(Required)

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School(Required)

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Total Funding Request(Required)

Please enter a number from 500 to 2500.

In 200 words or less, please provide a brief description of your innovative project and how it aligns with GFPE’s definition of innovation.(Required)

Here is GFPE’s definition of innovation.

In 100 words or less, please describe how will you use the funding to complete your project?(Required)

In 150 words or less, please list at least two goals related to your project that will demonstrate a measurable impact on your students’ lives.(Required)

In 100 words or less, please explain the role of innovation in your classroom?(Required)

Does the availability of grants for teachers incentivize your to stay in the classroom?

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Please upload a current photo of you in the classroom.(Required)

By uploading this picture, if awarded, you give consent to the Georgia Teachers Initiative to use your photo on the GTI website.

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Teacher Spotlights

"I plan to use the Teacher Grants for Innovation funds to purchase a VR headset for my classroom so my students can create 3-dimensional art in virtual reality and have the opportunity to integrate technical advancements with timeless concepts of beauty and creativity."

Matthew LathropK-5 Visual Arts Teacher

“The funding from the GTI Award will purchase KIBO, a robotic system that allows young elementary students to combine reading comprehension and robotics as they learn to code the robot to summarize the story they read.”

Elizabeth ProctorK-2 STEM Teacher

“My GTI-funded project fosters leadership and problem-solving skills in high school students as they work to develop a hands-on STEM program for 4th and 5th-grade students in an economically disadvantaged housing complex.”

Leon GrantHigh School Pre-Engineering/STEM Teacher

“Applying for GTI grant funds was simple and with the funding I will be able to take my forensics unit to the next level. Students will now be able to use blood typing kids, fingerprint analysis, and more as they work to solve the crime during our crime science lab.”

Kylie GarrardMiddle School STEM Teacher

"Mrs. Parham fosters an environment where creativity and critical thinking flourish, constantly seeking new ways to engage her students. Her dedication to innovation not only enhances the learning experience but also prepares her students for the challenges of a rapidly evolving world."

Ashley ParhamJasper County Primary School, 1st grade teacher

"Ms. Shipman uses different strategies to help students solve problems. She is highly passionate and gets her students excited about learning. Her method of teaching is a phenomenon.

Greta Shipman5th Grade Teacher, Factory Shoals Elementary

"Mrs. Brown is constantly incorporating cutting-edge technology into her classroom. She fearlessly embraces new technology and passes it onto her students, and her love and dedication to her students and towards her profession are without limit."

Gail Brown6th Grade Teacher, East Cobb Middle School

“Mrs. Hong constantly explores new topics through research and data and teaches critical thinking skills when analyzing a challenge. Through innovation and creativity, she reaches and teaches all kids. She connects well with children of different personalities and learning abilities and guides them on the right path of education.”

Virginia HongFourth Grade Teacher, Murdock Elementary School

“Ms. Rivera-Suarez is always looking for innovative ways to make science come alive for her students. In 2024, more students participated in the science fair than ever before – a completely voluntary activity. Their participation was attributed to Ms. Rivera-Suarez, who motivated them to make their most innovative science ideas come to life.”

Yolanda Rivera-SuarezEighth Grade Science Teacher, Creekland Middle School

“Mrs. Corbin exemplifies innovation in the classroom by encouraging engagement through Project-Based Learning. She offers students unique learning experiences and makes learning accessible for all her students.”

Staci Corbin5th grade ELA & Social Studies Teacher, Trion Elementary School

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