The Ellison Foundation offers Academic Enrichment grants to individual and teams of teachers supporting the development of innovative and engaging classroom or extracurricular programs that improve student learning. Professional Learning grants are offered to teams of teachers only (e.g., grade level or subject matter) who are dedicated to improving their instructional practice through a self-designed and collaborative professional learning plan.  If you have the expertise, facilities and administrative support to make your idea a reality then please take the "next steps":

Next Steps:

• Review all information regarding the Ellison Education Grants including Frequently Asked Questions and Timeline.
• Develop your idea for your proposal with your colleagues, principal and or administrator.
• Identify the type of grant you or your team will apply for. Academic Enrichment grants are awarded to individual or teams of teachers while Professional Learning grants are awarded to teams of teachers only (e.g., subject teams, or grade level teams).
• Click the link below and begin working on your application!

ONLINE APPLICATION

Applications are accepted January 6 through March 30, 2025