SCORE Grants

The Illinois Education Association announces the availability of grant funds. All IEA members are encouraged to apply. Grants for up to $1,000 are available for IEA members and their local associations to collaborate and create opportunities for community service or school projects.

Applications for the 2026 school year will open April 1, 2025.

All applications submitted July 16th to January 15th will be reviewed and applicants will be notified of their funding status by February 15th from score@ieanea.org.

All applications submitted January 16th to July 15th will be reviewed and applicants will be notified of their funding status by August 15th from score@ieanea.org.

How to apply

Please note: The selection rubric used to review applications has been updated to provide the following incentives: project proposals by member pairs that include an early career member, application ideas related to the challenges resulting from COVID-19 and/or social justice. The advisory group has recommended funding in the past for member pairs and trios that demonstrate collaboration between veteran and early career members. Educators with more than 10 years of membership are able to apply with, or without, a partner. Please scroll down a bit and find a list of previous projects for ideas.

For questions about SCORE, please contact Lindsey Jensen, early career development and IEA Aspiring Educators director at phone (217) 321-2312.