Teachers of Tomorrow
TEACHERS OF TOMORROW 2023-2024 GRANT APPLICATIONS
Teachers may apply for only one of the awards below in 2023-24. Follow the links for specific eligibility requirements and the grant application portal.
$3,400 annual award for up to 4 years for new teachers in shortage areas - over 95% of awardees choose this award.
$700-$2,100 annually for up to 2 years for shortage area teachers with Initial/Provisional certification who have never received any Professional/Permanent certification.
$10,000 annual award for up to 3 years for Board Certified teachers working in specific high-need schools.
$10,000 annual educational expense reimbursement for up to 2 years for Science, Math, Bilingual, and ENL teachers working in specific high-need schools who have held Transitional certification.
GENERAL TEACHERS OF TOMORROW ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS - AN APPLICANT MUST...
Have been a full-time contract teacher since 9/30/23 or earlier (later hires are ineligible until 2024-25)
Work continually throughout the 2023-24 school year
Hold valid NYS Teacher certification in the area taught throughout the 2023-24 school year
If applicable, have a current APPR rating of Effective or Highly Effective, or the equivalent
Meet further eligibility requirements specific to the grant program selected
Not already have a 2023-24 application to a Teachers of Tomorrow program uploaded in the application portal.
The portal will require that you delete any prior 2023-24 application in order to submit a new one.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE UPLOADED BY:
March 31, 2024 at 4:00 P.M.