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FEDCO Teacher Grant Program

Orange County Community Foundation

This grant was established by the Orange County Community Foundation in collaboration with the FEDCO Charitable Foundation, to benefit Orange County public school teachers serving students in Kindergarten through 12th grade. Schools that serve children with low socioeconomic status and/or low academic scores are given priority. This grant program is for hands-on classroom projects or field trips that help bring learning to life. The grant was designed to increase student academic achievement in language arts, mathematics, science, or social studies.

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Eligibility Requirements

  • Financial Need:
    Not Mentioned
  • Major/Career:
    Funding opportunity for Orange County public school teachers serving students in Kindergarten through 12th grade.
  • Miscellaneous:
    - Eligible teachers must currently teach full-time, or be part-time applying with another part-time teacher, and teach in a public school in Orange County School Districts that serve students Kindergarten through 12th grade.- Priority will be given to schools that serve children with a low socioeconomic status and/or poor academic achievement.- The school must be in good standing with OCCF as evidenced by completing reporting requirements from previous awards.

Application Details

  • Judging Criteria:
    Award selection will be based on the project proposed.
  • Transcript:
    Not required
  • Resume/Activity List:
    Not required
  • Other Materials:
    - A completed online application- Project proposal that is aligned with and supports the state curriculum standards and includes all students in the class.

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