How to Apply for a Teach Something Grant
What is a Teach Something Grant?
Teach Something Grants are $500 grants that Tutor.com and DoSomething.org are giving to YOU for a project that helps change education in your community. This can be a program that you’ve already started or an idea that you’ve been cooking up. All projects should be around the theme of improving education in your community in a measurable way. Not quite sure what you want to do? Check out some project ideas
Teach Something Eligibility Rules:
- The applicant must be 25 OR UNDER.
- The applicant must be a U.S. or Canadian citizen (You will be asked to prove citizenship and age if you win).
- You can only win one grant from Do Something in a twelve month period (excluding the Do Something Award).
Do Something Grants can not be used to fund:
- Personal Travel Costs (If you are looking for grants to help you cover a travel abroad experience check out mytravelbug.org or studyabroadfunding.org)
- Individual Sponsorships
- Shipping Costs
- Individual School Fees (Do Something Grants are not educational scholarships)
- Fundraisers
Steps to Apply:
*Helpful Hint: You will notice that the categories on the project posting are similar to those on the application. Your project posting is a public place for you to let others know about your project. Your application is private and what the judges see. Keep your project description brief and concise in your project posting and go into more detail in your application.
The Application:
In addition to answering 4 essays and several detail questions about your project you will need the following to complete your application:
Required
- A budget detailing how the $500 will be used
- A recommendation from a non-family member
Optional(but recommended)
- Links to photos and video of your project
- Your project's website
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FAQ
What is Tutor.com?
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How do I go back and edit my application?
You can edit your application by logging into dosomething.org and clicking on MY ACCOUNT (on the top right side of the site, right above the "Sign Up" box).
What criteria do the judges use when judging my application?
CLICK HERE to view our judging criteria.
How do I find out if I won?
Winners will be announced online by February 1, 2009. If you are not selected as a winner you will be notified via email.
I am getting an error or "Access Denied" message when I try to apply.
If you are having trouble posting a project or viewing the application it is most likely because you have not verified your email address. When you created a log in for the Do Something site you were sent an email. In that email there is a link to verify your email address. Check your junk mail. If you can't find the email or are still have trouble please submit a help ticket to our tech department. Ben, will get back to you pronto.*****
Having other technical issues? CLICK HERE Have non-technical questions? Email jwells@DoSomething.org
GOOD LUCK!
