Classroom Grant

The Indiana Council of Teachers of Mathematics will provide grants for up to $500 each in order to assist ICTM Members in grades K-12 with special classroom projects.  Projects may involve one or more teachers and one or more classes.  Applications must be submitted by February 1 or July 1 each year.

Below are additional grant guidelines:

• Increasing student engagement and mathematical understanding must be the goal of the project.
• Proof of alignment with NCTM and/or Indiana State Mathematical Standards.
• A building administrator letter of support must be included. 

Application for the ICTM Classroom Grant 

Professional Development Grant

The Indiana Council of Teachers of Mathematics is dedicated to the on-going professional development of its members.  We desire to help in the continuing development of teachers, particularly where local funds are insufficient.  Therefore, the ICTM has set aside up to $2000 in grants to assist with a professional development activity. Proposals must be submitted by February 1 and July 1 each year

Below are additional grant guidelines.

• Involvement of at least five math teachers, all currently teaching in an Indiana grades K-12 school with at least one teacher a confirmed current member of the ICTM. 

• A detailed budget is required.  

1. Allowed expenses for the funds: speaker fees, purchase of books or training materials, or  conference registration fees. 
2. Expenses not allowed are travel expenses, teacher stipends, or substitute pay.  

• The school or corporation must support the grant by contributing a minimum of $100 directly to the project or paying a minimum of $300 in related expenses not covered by grant funds.

Application for the ICTM Professional Development Grant

Preservice Teacher Scholarship

The Indiana Council of Teachers of Mathematics will award up to three $1,000 scholarships to college or university students in Indiana working towards a teaching certificate in a field that includes the teaching of mathematics in elementary, middle or high school.  Individuals who have taught professionally are not eligible for these scholarships. Applications must be submitted by May 15 each year. Scholarships are awarded in late July and payment is made to the college or university by August. (Please note colleges and universities receive the award and not the individual.)  Recipients of the scholarship must attend a university or college in the school year immediately following the July award. 

Application for the ICTM Pre-Service Teacher Scholarship