The Trust for Public Education IV Fund makes grants that benefit the students of Spotsylvania County.
Donor Name: The Community Foundation of the Rappahannock River Region
State: Virginia
County: Spotsylvania County (VA)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 10/20/2025
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Grants made through the Trust for Public Education provide professional development opportunities in appreciation of teachers working in public schools in Spotsylvania County. They also support the character development of Spotsylvania County Schools students.
Funding Information
The fund distributes over $10,000 annually to projects benefiting students and teachers at the elementary, middle and high school levels.
Types of Teacher Appreciation activities will be funded
The Trust for Public Education believes that one of the best ways to demonstrate teacher appreciation is to create opportunities for teachers to develop their craft.
- Off-site and on-site professional development will be considered.
- Priority will be given to teachers attending training that provides direct benefits for students.
- Funding for training may include tuition and travel expenses.
- Funding may not be used to provide food, except for off-site training meal expenses.
- Money may not be spent for individual awards, clothing or incentives for teachers.
Types of Character Development activities will be funded
The Trust for Public Education believes that character development –the promotion of positive shared values –is essential to a vibrant society. Character Development Grants support:
- Projects that address the character development of students in the K-12 environment.
- Priority will be given to programs that address school-wide character development. (The programs implemented through the Josephson Institute’s “Character Counts” Center for Youth Ethics might serve as an example.)
- Funds must be used for curricula, program materials or other direct costs.
- Funds may not be used for individual awards or incentives.
Eligibility Criteria
Any public-school teacher serving Spotsylvania County students. This includes all Spotsylvania Schools workers who directly engage students.
For more information, visit CFRRR.
