Teaching Innovator Grant - Our Community Foundation

Teaching Innovator Grant

Spring 2027

Our 2026 Teaching Innovator Grant program provides grants of up to $250 to support teachers in Daviess County schools. Funded through the Foundation’s Unrestricted Funds, the program supports imaginative and innovative in-school or in-class projects that enhance student learning.

The Foundation believes that investing in innovative classroom projects helps create dynamic learning environments that meet the diverse needs of students and better prepare Daviess County youth for success in our ever-changing world.

The program has two grant cycles: one for projects to be completed during the first semester of the 2026–27 school year and another for projects to be completed during the second semester.

Applications are now being accepted for second-semester 2026–27 projects and are due Friday, December 4, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Grants will be awarded in January 2027.

Open

Award Amount

$0–$250 per grant

Deadline

December 4, 2026

Past Awards

Eligibility

Only educators in Daviess County schools accredited by the State of Indiana may apply.

Teachers may submit one application per classroom per school year.
Teachers serving multiple classrooms may apply again during the second semester if the proposed project benefits a different classroom.
School administrators may apply for innovative, school-based projects that support student learning.
Funding is not available for field trips or regular classroom expenses, such as textbooks.
Principal approval is required for all applications.

How To Apply

Complete the online application form by 11:59 p.m. on Friday, December 4, 2026. Principal approval is required for all requests. Foundation staff or Grant Committee members may contact applicants with follow-up questions. The Foundation will contact principals to obtain approval. Grants will be awarded in January 2027.

Other Grant Programs

Housing Stability Grant

Open

The Housing Stability Grant supports organizations addressing housing needs across Daviess County. We believe stable housing is the foundation for stronger families and communities. Grants fund emergency repairs, safety improvements, and other critical interventions that help residents stay safely housed.

Fast Grant

Closed

Fast Grants provide flexible, responsive funding to local organizations addressing pressing community needs. These grants are designed to move quickly — from application to award in under 6 weeks.