Champion Grants is sponsored by Alabama Power Foundation. Champion Grants provide up to $5,000 to Alabama teachers to prepare students to be college- and career-ready in math and/or science. Grants fund professional development, instructional resources, and classroom technology.

Alabama Power Foundation Grants for Teacher Development Skip navigation and go to the main content Empowering Teachers for Student Success Teachers leading the way for college prep and career readiness Champion Grants provide up to $5,000 to Alabama teachers to prepare students to be college- and career-ready in math and/or science.

Grants fund professional development, instructional resources, and classroom technology to help prepare students for college and career success. Public school teachers in grades nine to eleven apply as a grade level and/or subject area team for professional development, instructional resources, and classroom technology.

There are two application cycles per year: Cycle 1: February 23 – March 13, 2026 Cycle 2: August 3 – September 4, 2026 Demonstrate a Financial Need: Priority will be given to Title I schools, or schools with 50% or more of its full-time students receiving free or reduced meals. Preference is given to schools serving students in Alabama Power’s service territory.

Teacher Collaboration: Teachers are committed to collaboration, professional growth, and peer support to prepare students to be college and career ready in math and/or science. High school teacher teams are encouraged to collaborate across grade levels, but a single student grade level should be identified as the primary focus of the grant proposal.

Teacher-Selected Professional Development (PD): All teachers who participate in the grant will select PD with a focus on raising student achievement in math and/or science. Funds can be used on other resources ifthe cost of PD is free, but PD must be included in the proposal to nurture professional growth.

Instructional Resources and/or Classroom Technology: Resources and tech should increase student engagement, help scaffold instruction,and improve learning in math and/or science concepts. Resources can also include ACT preparation materials and access to courses focused on preparing students for the math and/or science portions of the ACT.

Measure Student Achievement: Must describe how the PD, instructional resources and/or classroom technology will work together to improve student achievement and how success will be measured. Champion Grants are designed to fund three connected things: Participate in Effective PD All participating teachers must select PD focused on raising student achievement in math and/or science.

Effective PD is ongoing, focused on content and pedagogy, and includes coaching, collaboration, and continued learning. Examples include classes, workshops, conferences, instructional coaching, peer review or feedback, and professional learning teams. Tools that support learning, engagement, and instruction.

Examples include iPads, laptops, SMART Boards, graphing calculators, digital microscopes, and educational software. Tools that support learning and instruction. Examples include iPads, laptops, SMART Boards, graphing calculators, digital microscopes, and educational software.

Champion Grants Don't Cover Champion Grants are not available for non-school organizations, private primary or secondary schools, or proposals that do not directly support raising student achievement in math or science. Ready to get started? Here’s what to prepare before beginning your online application.

School name, address, and district School’s total enrollment and percentage of students on free and/or reduced lunch Principal's years at your school, total years in the role at any school, and highest educational attainment General contact information for all participating teachers Number and percentage of students from the target grade level impacted by this grant Brief description of how the grant will be used Topic, provider, cost, and dates of the professional development Description of expected impact on students and teachers Description of how your team will measure the grant's impact on student achievement Awards are paid directly to the school, not to individuals or nonprofits Recipient schools must hold tax-exempt status and must not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, gender, nationality, or ethnic origin All applications will be reviewed by Alabama Power Foundation for adherence to the Champion Grant guidelines.

If time permits prior to the deadline, schools will be notified if their grant applications must be modified. Applications submitted on the last day cannot be modified if there are problems. PDF Download Download the Champion-Grant-One-Pager.

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