We strongly suggest that you read the Guidelines and the FAQs prior to filling out an application. You may print this page. Ideas from past winning projects can be found at Winners and the Gallery.
All certified CPS personnel are eligible to apply, including administrators, counselors and social workers from pre-kindergarten through Grade 12.
Requests may be up to $2,000 per project.
Projects provide creative learning opportunities for students that go beyond the basic curriculum and beyond what the school is able to provide.
Projects which have been funded for several years such as a school newspaper may not continue to be funded to give new projects a chance.
No money will be awarded for computers, LCD projectors, teacher stipends, food/beverages, school fundraisers or projects that the school funds annually.
Applicants will be notified of the results by email prior to the Thanksgiving holiday.
Applications will only be accepted and processed through this website.
Submit only one application per project. Please delete practice or duplicate applications.
Up to 9 teachers, including the contact teacher, may apply for one project. Any teacher listed as a project member must be actively involved in creating and carrying out the grant.
Winners agree to:
o Update their profiles if there are changes in email or phone numbers.
o Complete projects and submit the Final Report along with copies of receipts of expenditures involved in the project by June 30, 2010.
o Check their email for updates from the Foundation.
Project Visits may be scheduled to view your project while in process or for the culminating activity. For schools with more than one project, please schedule school visits on the same day. Each project request must be made individually.
Please give two weeks notice for a school visit.
October 9, 2009 is the due date for the 2010 Teacher Incentive Grant.
Applications must be submitted on-line. Print one copy for your records.
Submit 2 (TWO) STAPLED and signed hard copies to:
Oppenheimer Family Foundation 2010 TIG
125 S. Clark St.
GSR #125
NO binding. Send NO extraneous materials. Extraneous materials are discarded before judging.
