Annual FirstClass Grant Program for Teachers 2024
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Annual FirstClass Grant Program for Teachers

Applications for the FirstClass Grant Program for Teachers are accepted annually from September 1st to October 31st. Applications will not be accepted after October 31st. Grant recipients will be notified of their application status via email, shortly thereafter. If awarded a FirstClass Teachers Grant, a check will be made payable to the school with an accompanying letter to the principal’s attention, stating which teacher(s) and project(s) are recipients of a grant.

Eligibility criteria for the program include(s):

• Grades K-5 public school teachers working in the towns of Bridgeport, Darien, Fairfield, Greenwich, New Canaan, Norwalk, Stamford and Westport.

• Program must be creative educational programs related to subjects/curriculum taught and have a broad impact for an entire class/grade.

  • Examples of program types: Nature-based, astronomy, financial literacy, conservation and environmentally focused.

Requests for books, magazines subscriptions, fieldtrips, transportation and electronics, such as computers, tablets etc. are not eligible.

Questions concerning the contents of this application may be directed to the First County Bank Foundation at 203-462-4858 or emailed to foundation@firstcountybank.com

 

• Application must be accurate and complete.

• For grades K-5 within the public school system in the towns of Bridgeport, Darien, Fairfield, Greenwich, New Canaan, Norwalk, Stamford and Westport.

• Grant amount not to exceed $1,000.

• The school principal must be notified of submission.

• Grant funds to be used by the end of the school year and for the purpose stated in the application.

• If awarded, First County Bank Foundation will be mentioned as a sponsor in any printed or published materials and at events related to the project.

• Employees and directors of First County Bank and its affiliates, subsidiaries, agencies, and their respective immediate families (spouse, children, parents, and in-laws) are not eligible to apply for the FirstClass Grant Program for Teachers.