Foundation / Corporation
First Up
01/28/22 - Receipt or postmarked by date
Awards of $1,000 to USA early childhood teachers to recognize excellence in early childhood education and care. Along with the cash prize, awardees will receive an expenses-paid trip to the awards ceremony in historic Philadelphia, professional development activities, and the opportunity to connect with peers. In addition, one teacher will be named Teacher of the Year and receive a second cash prize. Early childhood teachers from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and on U.S. Military bases and installations around the world are invited to apply.
The Awards recognize and celebrate the achievements of outstanding early care and education teachers and bring attention to the critical role these teachers play in the lives of young children. Up to 50 award winners will receive a cash prize, a paid trip to Philadelphia to attend the Awards, and other benefits including professional enrichment opportunities to celebrate and honor their dedication to our youngest learners.
One teacher will also be selected as the winner of the Helene Marks Award+ and bestowed with the honor of being named National Early Education Teacher of the Year. The Teacher of the Year will receive an additional $1000 cash prize.
GrantWatch ID#: 177427
$51,000
Up to fifty teachers win each year. Out of these 50 recipients, one teacher will also be selected as the winner of the Helene Marks Award+ and bestowed with the honor of being named National Early Education Teacher of the Year.
Each award recipient will receive:
- A $1,000 cash prize
- A paid trip to historic Philadelphia to participate in the Terri Lynne Lokoff Teacher Awards Celebration*
- Opportunity to connect with peers and exchange ideas
- Ongoing professional development and program enrichment opportunities
*Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, First Up reserves the right to cancel any large, in-person gatherings for the safety of staff and participants.
One teacher will also be selected as the winner of the Helene Marks Award+ and bestowed with the honor of being named National Early Education Teacher of the Year. The Teacher of the Year will receive an additional $1000 cash prize.
Fifty awards are presented each year.
Before starting your grant application, please review the funding source's website listed below for updates/changes/addendums/conferences/LOIs.
Teachers should apply either by completing the digital application or by downloading and mailing the printed application.
- For further details and to apply online: https://form.jotform.com/212983499169171
- Completed paper applications should be sent to:
First Up
1608 Walnut St, Suite 300
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Please direct any questions to Jessica Feng, Meetings and Events Coordinator, at jessica.feng@firstup.org.
First Up
info@firstup.org
215-893-0130
Child care teachers from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and on U.S. Military bases and installations around the world may apply.
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