Educator Grants
FORUM Foundation Educator Grants
The Foundation designates $30,000 annually in educator grants ($3,000 maximum grant per educator). Grants may be used for any direct classroom expenses, including, but not limited to, supplies needed to fund a project for the classroom, basic supplies the classroom may be lacking, supplemental items to enhance classroom learning or an experience to enhance classroom learning.
Who’s eligible to apply for educator grants?
- Teachers or administrators in K–12 accredited schools in the counties of Marion, Hamilton, Johnson, Boone, Hendricks and Hancock.
- If an applicant is a FORUM member, their account must be in good standing. If an applicant is not a current member, they should never have caused a loss to FORUM in the past.
- Applicants need to provide a signed consent form from their school principal for the requested project.
- Be a U.S. citizen.
See official rules for full details about eligibility and exclusions.
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Annual Grant Timeline
June 1
Application process opens.
September 1
Application process closes.
October 1
Educators will be notified of their grant status.
January - March
Recipient follow-up visits and progress reports
End of Academic Year
Deadline by which grant funds must be used. (Funds must be used for the academic year in which they were received.)
FORUM’s Impact
2014 - Present
Dollars Awarded
$336,769
Projects Funded
200
Students Helped
66,719+
Schools Impacted
138
Resources Purchased
Literacy
23.5%
STEM
32%
Art/Music
20.5%
Physical Education
12%
Learning Environment
12%
Educators, Stay Informed
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