TEACHERS OF TOMORROW 2022-2023 GRANT APPLICATIONS

Teachers may apply for only one of the awards below in 2022-23.  Follow the links for specific eligibility requirements and application portals.

 Recruitment Incentive Program

$3,400 annual award for up to 4 years for new teachers in shortage areas - over 95% of awardees choose this award

Tuition Reimbursement Program

$700-$2,100 annually for up to 2 years for shortage area teachers with Initial/Provisional certification who have never received any Professional/Permanent certification

Master Teacher Program

$10,000 annual award for up to 3 years for Board Certified teachers working in specific high-need schools

SMBE Tuition Reimbursement Program

$10,000 annual educational expense reimbursement for up to 2 years for Science, Math, Bilingual, and ENL teachers working in specific high-need schools who have held Transitional certification

GENERAL TEACHERS OF TOMORROW ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS - AN APPLICANT MUST...

Have been a full-time contract teacher since 9/30/22 or earlier (later hires are ineligible until 2023-24)

Work continually throughout the 2022-23 school year

Hold valid NYS Teacher certification in the area taught throughout the 2022-23 school year

If applicable, have a current APPR rating of Effective or Highly Effective, or the equivalent

Meet further eligibility requirements specific to the grant program selected