Educator Grants, Scholarships & Fellowships
The News Literacy Project advances the development and teaching of news literacy in K-12 education. Applications are now being accepted for our next cohort of fellows. You will need to engage the right people in your district’s administration to support your application, so we encourage you to begin your application early. The submission deadline is Dec. 1 at 11:59 p.m. ET.
As public education becomes increasingly shaped by political tension, competing community expectations, and heightened scrutiny, leadership teams must be equipped to navigate complexity while maintaining focus, alignment, and trust. This track explores how leaders incorporate communication awareness into decision-making so that actions are understood, supported, and grounded in community context.
The James Madison Fellowship is the federal government’s premier award for current and prospective secondary school civics teachers. Awardees receive up to $24,000 to study the U.S. Constitution at the graduate level. Submit an application or nominate a prospective James Madison Fellow via www.jamesmadison.gov
Step into the Wisconsin Civics Games and experience learning in action. This one-of-a-kind, team-based competition brings high school students together from across the state to test their knowledge of government, history, and current events in a fast-paced, engaging format. Whether you’re a student ready to challenge yourself or an educator looking to inspire the next generation of civic leaders, the Civics Games offer a meaningful opportunity to learn, compete, and grow. Explore how the competition works, access resources to prepare your team, and see how past participants have made their mark, from regional competition to the State Capitol in Madison.
What Are BRI Community Impact Fairs?
Through grants from BRI, schools, teachers, and nonprofit organizations can host science fair-style events where students showcase their community service and civic projects.
Who Can Apply to Host a Community Impact Fair?
Middle and high school teachers, schools, and nonprofit organizations that work with students are eligible to apply.
What Do Grantees Receive?
- Up to $8,000 in Funding: Support for educator stipends, student prizes, and event costs.
- Resources & Support: A step-by-step toolkit, teacher guide, and virtual support from BRI staff to help plan and host your fair.
- Student Recognition: Give your students the chance to earn prizes and receive national recognition for their work.
Community Impact: Bring together students, families, teachers, and community members to recognize young people who are putting civic participation into practice.
This resource shares many free or low cost Social Studies Summer PD opportunities. A huge shout out to Stefanie Wager for managing this database. Questions, comments, or to add programs to the list, email Stephanie at stefanie.rosenbergwager@gmail.com.