Awards, Grants & Recognition Programs
The Idaho Department of Education offers various awards, grant opportunities, and recognition programs to support schools and districts.
Award & Recognition Programs
Teacher of the Year »
The Idaho Teacher of the Year Program, which began in 1959, is one of the most prestigious honors in the state of Idaho.
Holiday Card Contest »
The annual Idaho Department of Education Holiday Card Contest is an opportunity for Idaho students to showcase their artwork and for the state to recognize the importance of arts in education.
Milken Awards »
The Milken Family Foundation National Educator Awards program is for elementary and secondary teachers and principals who demonstrate exceptional educational talent.
PAEMST »
The Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematic and Science Teaching (PAEMST) are the nation's highest honors for teachers of mathematics and science.
U.S. Presidential Scholars »
The U.S. Presidential Scholars Program was established in 1964 to recognize and honor some of our nation's most distinguished graduating high school seniors.
Grant Opportunities
Below is a complete list of grants provided by Idaho Department of Education departments, including their corresponding applications and supporting documents.
Title | Documents | Deadlines | Contact Details |
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Child Nutrition Programs | |||
FY21 nTIG Technology Improvement Grant - Round 3 |
Close of business on January 12, 2024. | Shawn Charters CNP Grants/Contracts Specialist 208-332-6822 scharters@sde.idaho |
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Content & Curriculum | |||
Applications due September 15, 2024 by 5:00 pm MST. | Linda Becker Grants/Contracts Specialist (208) 332-6974 lbecker@sde.idaho.gov |
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Applications will open for the Summer 2024 institutes on January 12, 2024, and will close on February 16, 2024. | Emalee Merrell Coordinator, Professional Learning Community and Tiered System of Supports (208) 332-6952 emerrell@sde.idaho.gov |
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Student Engagement & Safety Coordination | |||
Please email your completed application to Katie Watkins at kwatkins@sde.idaho.gov on or before February 15, 2024 4:00PM MST. | Katie Watkins Healthy Students & Schools Coordinator (208) 332-6959 kwatkins@sde.idaho.gov |
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Please email your completed application and any supporting documentation submitted as a PDF to Katie Watkins at kwatkins@sde.idaho.gov on or before February 27, 2024 4:00PM MST. | Katie Watkins Healthy Students & Schools Coordinator (208) 332-6959 kwatkins@sde.idaho.gov |
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More Grants | |||
The program application period is not subject to deadlines and proposals may be submitted throughout the school year. | Allison Duman K-12 Workforce Program Specialist (208) 332-6978 aduman@sde.idaho.gov |