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

Idaho Teacher of the Year on blackboard background

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.



2022 Idaho Department of Education Holiday Card Contest Grand Prize Winner

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 Family Foundation Logo

Milken Awards »

The Milken Family Foundation National Educator Awards program is for elementary and secondary teachers and principals who demonstrate exceptional educational talent.


Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching Logo

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. Presidental Scholars Medal

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
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
Content & Curriculum

FY24 Science Education Grant

Applications due September 15, 2024 by 5:00 pm MST. Linda Becker
Grants/Contracts Specialist
(208) 332-6974
lbecker@sde.idaho.gov

PLC Grant Schools

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
Student Engagement & Safety Coordination

Healthy Schools Program

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

Vape Detectors Pilot Grant

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
More Grants

Idaho Career Ready Students Grant Program

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