One hundred finalists will be selected to receive a grant of $2,000 each. Of the hundred finalists, three are selected for additional financial awards: $25,000 for first place, $10,000 for second place, and $5,000 for third place. At least one grant will be awarded in each of the fifty states. All K-12 education professionals are eligible to apply. Applicants must be employed by an accredited K-12 public or private school located in the United States and be full-time educators, teachers, principals, paraprofessionals, or classified staff with effective projects that improve student learning.
 

Deadline: April 30, 2010