Do you know a teacher who in the first three years of the teaching ministry in an ELCA elementary or secondary school after receiving an undergraduate degree?  Does that new teacher have a loan in the amount of at least $1,000.00?  Is this new teacher able to show evidence of teaching effectiveness, Christian influence and community impact?

     If you know a new teacher that fits this criteria they may be nominated for the Founders Grant. The Founders Grant is awarded each year to 3 or 4 teachers in their first three years of teaching in an ELCA school. The grant is competitive with a selection committee of ELCA school leaders making the final decision.

     A packet of materials was sent out in early November from the ELCA Division for Higher Education and Schools detailing the process. This was sent to all elementary and high school administrators. All necessary forms and information will also be available on the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America’s web site at http://www.elca.org/dhes/schools.

  If you require additional information, contact Donna Braband, Assistant Director for Schools, at Dbraband@elca.org or 800-638-3522 ext. 5074.