2021 Excellence in Education Grants for teachers

The Illinois Retired Teachers Association Foundation continues to work toward the future by offering $36,500 in grant money to educators.

Being an educator, do you often think of this phrase — Extra Funds Needed — when it comes to planning special projects for your students? You may be finding that revenue sources are not available for such unique activities.

The Illinois Retired Teachers Association Foundation is making $36,500 in grant money available to all counties in Illinois. This special grant will provide additional funds to public school educators (Pre-K through 12) so that their students will have the means to participate in special projects. The funds are not intended to provide regular curricular materials.

Visit the IRTA website at www.irtaonline.org for further instructions. You can download, complete and submit the application online from the IRTA website. Applications must be submitted to the Foundation online. All proposals must be submitted by June 1. A special committee will select the recipients of the grant money over the summer. Grant awards will be presented in the fall.

If you have any questions, contact the Illinois Retired Teachers Association (IRTA) office by calling 800-728-4782 or by email at irta@irtaonline.org.

* Chicago Public School employees are not eligible for this grant program.