Montana Great Classroom Awards

The Plum Creek Foundation Montana Great Classroom Awards program is designed to provide public, K-12 teachers with additional resources to enhance the learning environment in their classrooms and help enrich the educational experiences of students across western Montana.

Program Goals 

•  Support classroom and outside-the-classroom projects that enhance learning opportunities.

•  Promote student engagement by providing innovative educational experiences that get kids excited about learning.

•  Expand learning opportunities beyond the core curriculum.

•  Provide classroom learning environment enhancements that are beyond the reach of normal school budgets.

•  Support teacher innovation.

Please note that this program is not intended to supply new technology such as iPads and laptops for every student in the classroom. New technology should play a supporting role in a project, not a starring role, and should add a new and innovative aspect to the curriculum.

Applicant Qualifications

Classroom teachers from public, K-12 schools in western Montana counties are encouraged to apply. Eligible counties include:

Teachers may apply for projects that are directly related to classes taught as part of the school’s current curriculum. Administrators, support personnel, students, parents and community members may not submit a grant as the primary applicant but are encouraged to support and/or endorse specific projects.  

Teachers may submit only one application per school year.  There is no limit to the number of applications that may be submitted by a school or school district.  Each applicant’s school principal or district administrator must approve the application before any request will be considered.

For more information regarding the Montana Great Classroom Awards program, please see the Program Description and Frequently Asked Questions.  

Application

The application deadline dates are June 1 and December 1.  Applications that are postmarked on the deadline date will be accepted.  If the deadline date falls on a weekend or a holiday, the postmark deadline is the following business day.  Grant awards will be announced each February and August. 

Additional funding guidelines are described in the application, which may be downloaded below. 

Great Classroom Awards Grant Application (DOC)

Additional Information

For questions or more information on the Montana Great Classroom Awards program, contact Renee Erickson at (406) 892-6227 or email renee.erickson@plumcreek.com.