Teacher Grant/ Scholarship

The Downers Grove Junior Woman’s Club (DGWJC) is offering a total of $2,000 in grant funding to be allocated between at least two full-time Illinois School District 58 teachers*. Teachers can request a one-time grant in any denomination between $100 and $1,000 for professional development coursework or for direct classroom materials/programs that the educator feels will benefit students in a meaningful way.

All information requested below in this form should be answered in full and submitted, along with any applicable supporting documents emailed to stephanie@formsite.com no later than 11:59 p.m. CT on Friday, May 24, 2019. The grants will be awarded prior to the end of the 2018-19 school year.

Contact Information

First Name *

Last Name *

Email Address *

Cell Phone Number *

District 58 School Representing *

School Phone Number *

Grant/ Scholarship Eligibility

All applicants must be full-time Kindergarten - 8^th grade teachers or other full-time licensed educational instructors at a school in Illinois School District 58. Applicants must also intend to continue teaching full-time throughout the 2019-2020 academic year. All applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent legal residents of the United States.

Grant/ Scholarship Questions

Amount of money requested? ($100-$1,000) *

Would you be open to partial funding if the full amount you are requesting is not available? *

Yes

Please comment on the minimum you are willing to accept. *

Please write a brief summary of what underlying need you hope to address and the intended use for the grant or scholarship money. *

Approximately how many students will benefit from this grant or scholarship? *

Which grade level(s) would benefit from this grant or scholarship? *

What subject(s)/class(es)/program(s) would benefit from this grant or scholarship? *

Please provide a timeline for this proposal, including when funds will be spent and when students will begin to benefit OR please provide a timeline for your course studies, including intended completion date for course/workshop. *

Please enter the name of the company the item(s) will be ordered from (if applicable) or school, program/workshop and/or course you plan to take. Please include any other additional information that will help with matching up the invoice if your grant/scholarship is approved. *

Please contact Stephanie Vroman at stephanie@formsite.com or by cell at 630-981-1781 with additional information or with questions.

Description of Funds

All grants/scholarships will be awarded via a one-time, not to exceed $1,000 grant/scholarship. The grant/scholarship will be awarded in the form of a check from the Downers Grove Junior Woman's Club written directly to the vendor or educational institution of the Receipent's choice to be applied toward the educational resources or course/workshop/program enrollment. The funds will be addressed to the grant/scholarship Receipent and mailed to the school designated by the Receipent on his/her submission form. Funds must be used within one year or by June 1, 2020.