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Find similar grantsCentral Illinois Rural Teacher Corp Fund – New Teacher Grants is sponsored by Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation. Awards grants to support new and future rural teachers in southeastern Illinois counties including Effingham.
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SICF Announces New Teacher Grant Opportunity | Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation SICF Announces New Teacher Grant Opportunity (Effingham, Illinois – August 4, 2025) The Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the Central Illinois Rural Teacher Corps Fund – New Teacher Grant.
This grant supports first- and second-year teachers serving K-12 schools in southeastern Illinois, with a focus on strengthening the pipeline of high-quality educators in rural communities. Up to 5 grants of $200 each will be awarded to eligible teachers in the following counties: Effingham, Coles, Clark, Cumberland, Crawford, Shelby, Fayette, Jasper, Richland, Lawrence, and Clay.
Preference will be given to applicants who have participated in a Rural Teacher Corps program or who teach in districts with an active Rural Teacher Corps High School initiative. The Rural Teacher Corps Fund was established to address the growing teacher shortage in southeastern Illinois, particularly in STEM and special education.
Strong public schools are the backbone of thriving rural communities, and this grant aims to support educators who are committed to making a lasting impact. For more information and to apply, visit: Applications for the Rural Teacher Corps Fund Grant are available online at southeasternillinois. org/grants.
The deadline to apply is 11:59 p. m. on September 16, 2025.
For more information, contact Kristen Bertrand, Program Officer, at 217. 342. 5413 or [email protected] .
Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation manages more than 250 affiliated funds for the immediate and long-term benefit of communities in southeastern Illinois.
You Inspire an Entire Community, Jody Waymoth 100 Women Who Care Jasper County Contributes $5,100 to Jasper County Agricultural Association Announcing Awardees for the 2025 Del Willison Scholarship Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation 2201 N Willenborg St, Suite 11 PO Box 1211, Effingham, IL - 62401 Non-Discrimination/Gift Acceptance Policy
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: 1st and 2nd-year teachers at K-12 schools in southeastern Illinois counties (including Effingham); aligns with Rural Teacher Corps pipeline support. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $200. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Central Illinois Rural Teacher Corp Fund – New Teacher Grants are due October 6, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Central Illinois Rural Teacher Corp Fund – New Teacher Grants is funded by Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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