The 2017 Educator Initiative Grant (EIG) program application is now available on the GAR Foundation website. The EIG program is an annual program separate and distinct from GAR’s regular grant-making in the area of education. The goal of EIG is to support teacher-initiated, classroom-based projects and methods that demonstrably impact student academic achievement. The deadline to apply is February 24, 2017.

Eligibility requirements

• Teams of K-12 Summit County educators in public, private, parochial, non-profit charter schools
• Projects that help students meet or exceed Ohio’s New Learning Standards
• Projects that demonstrate initiative, creativity, and progressive ideas
• Projects that help teachers/students achieve and/or promote the district or school’s vision
• Projects that demonstrate support for keeping learners on track along the six key transition points on the Cradle-to-Career Continuum

Click here to access important application information.