Junior League of St. Joseph: Teacher Grants
Program
The Junior League of St. Joseph is proud to offer two $500 grants to support educators in our community. These grants aim to assist teachers in furthering their education or enhancing their classroom resources, ensuring that they have the tools they need to continue making a positive impact on their students.
Grant Details
- Amount: $500
- Number of Grants: 2
- One New Teacher Grant: For educators who are new to education.
- One Returning Teacher Grant: For teachers with experience who are committed to ongoing professional development
- Additional Criteria
- Grants must be used to enhance the teacher’s classroom or to further their education. This includes but is not limited to educational conference registrations, purchasing materials for the classroom, expanding classroom curriculum, and tuition for advanced degrees.
- Eligible Recipients:
- Applicants must be currently employed as teachers in the St. Joseph area.
- Immediate family members of Junior League of St. Joseph members are not eligible to apply.
Application Deadline
- Deadline: April 3rd, 2026
We encourage all eligible teachers to apply for this opportunity to enhance their impact on education in our community.
How to Apply:
- Download the application form from the link below.
- Clicking the link will open a Google Doc. You will need to download or make a copy of this document in order to complete the application.
- Complete the downloaded application with all required information.
- Submit your completed application via email to president.elect@juniorleaguesj.com or mail to Junior League of St. Joseph at PO Box 8191, St. Joseph, MO 64508.
2026 New Teacher Grant
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TuwNBXdH4XZG0DtCSO6nPn4a3uJ0EMXQ-lhNur2Udks/edit?usp=sharing
2026 Returning Teacher Grant
https://docs.google.com/document/d/17xkWt-yxWLoo-hDzYWChRcg5A1eB8U_mH0jd52KHS_I/edit?usp=sharing
We look forward to supporting the educators who shape the future of St. Joseph!