Applicants must develop an educational approach that supports improved student academic achievement and social/emotional/behavioral interventions through student engagement, student teacher relationships, and/or building the capacity of teachers. Applicants are encouraged to involve students in the development of this plan or unit.
Innovation Grants: Grants averaging $5,000 will be awarded to individual teachers for projects that will impact classroom innovation and improve instruction.
Inspiration Grants: Previous awardees of Innovation Grants may apply for an Inspiration Grant. Grants ranging from $5,000 to $25,000 will be awarded to teams of teachers to support scaling-up the implementation of successful approaches developed with Innovation Grants.
Successful proposals will demonstrate strengths found on our Eligibility and Guidelines page in addition to the following components:
- Clear and concise project descriptions
- Demonstrated connection of project objectives to student engagement and academic achievement
- Measurable outcomes and targets
- Detailed budgets and practical use of funds
The program is funded by the Jordan Brand, a division of NIKE, Inc., and administered by COMPASS Consulting, a private non-profit educational consulting firm, helping schools and communities develop more effective and equitable interventions, approaches and systems to improve student results.
How do I apply for a grant?
Who is eligible to receive a Jordan Fundamentals grant?
Need help with your application?
Teachers tell your peers about Jordan Fundamentals!
JORDAN FUNDAMENTALS SELECTION PANEL: Interested in becoming a member of the volunteer Jordan Fundamentals Selection Panel? Click here for more information
