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 | |||
2025-2026 Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program Grants |
Both documents due Friday, June 6, 2025. | Child Nutrition Programs Idaho Department of Education (208) 332-6831 ffvpgrant@sde.idaho.gov |
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2024 NSLP Equipment Grant |
Applications due January 3, 2025 by 5:00 p.m. MST.. | Shawn Charters CNP Grants/Contracts Specialist (208) 332-6822 scharters@sde.idaho.gov |
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| More Grants | |||
| Community Outreach - Preventing Substance Use | Open until all funds are distributed. | Katie Watkins Healthy Students & Schools Coordinator (208) 332-6959 kwatkins@sde.idaho.gov |
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