Junior League of Memphis Offers Innovative Teaching Grants for Local Educators

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October 28, 2024
 
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Junior League of Memphis Offers Innovative Teaching Grants for Local Educators
Applications are due Friday, November 1, 2024.
 
(MEMPHIS, Tenn. – October 28, 2024) – The Junior League of Memphis (JLM) is inviting local educators to apply for the Innovative Teaching Grants. Teachers have until Friday, November 1, 2024, to submit their proposals for a chance to receive funding for creative and impactful classroom projects.

The Innovative Teaching Grants program is a JLM project designed to improve the quality of life for children by encouraging and supporting excellence in teaching. The grants will enable teachers to implement original and creative learning experiences beyond the curriculum allocated through school budgets.

The program awards grants of up to $2,500 to Pre-K-12th grade teachers in the Memphis metro area. Past grant recipients are eligible to apply during the 2024-2025 grant cycle.

“The Junior League of Memphis is committed to fostering educational innovation and supporting teachers who strive to make a difference in their students’ lives,” said JLM President Lori Evans. “We are happy to continuously provide this program for our educators to make a lasting impact on our youth inside the classroom.”

This year’s theme is “Education Ignites Innovation.” The focus of 2024-2025 grants will be providing excellent academic and social/emotional instruction.

Key Dates:
  • Application Deadline: Friday, November 1, 2024
  • Notification of Recipients: Monday, December 2, 2024
  • Presentation of Checks: December 9-13, 2024
  • Implementation of Projects and Check-Ins: December 2024 – May 2025
  • Grant Evaluations and Itemized Expenses due to JLM: Tuesday, April 29, 2025
  • Recipient Video Submissions Deadline: Friday, May 2, 2025
Grant recipients will be selected based on the originality and potential impact of their proposed projects.

For more information about the Innovative Teaching Grants and to apply, please visit the Junior League of Memphis website at jlmemphis.org/community/teachinggrants.

About the Junior League of Memphis
Founded in 1922, the Junior League of Memphis (JLM) is an organization of women whose mission is to advance women’s leadership for meaningful community impact through volunteer action, collaboration and training. Since being founded, JLM has started, coordinated or contributed to many of Memphis’ most worthwhile organizations including Volunteer Mid-South, WKNO, Memphis in May, Church Health Center, Hope House, Children’s Museum of Memphis, The Salvation Army Memphis, MOSH (formally known as the Memphis Pink Palace Museum), ArtsMemphis (formally known as Memphis Arts Council), The Memphis Symphony, Friends of the Orpheum, Emmanuel Episcopal Center, the Memphis Alcohol and Drug Council and much more. To learn about the Junior League of Memphis, visit www.jlmemphis.org.
 
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Contact:
Angela Hill, Innovative Teaching Grants Chair
innovativeteachinggrants@jlmemphis.org