Finally, the program awards grants to educators within all Kalamazoo County public and nonpublic systems for professional development and continuing educational opportunities. Patterned after a program initially begun in 1986 by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation in Battle Creek, Michigan, the Kalamazoo County program has gone one step further than any other effort within the state and possibly the nation, by permanently endowing this program for the future of our community. Now in its 15th year, the Excellence in Education program is one of the most noteworthy, exciting and far-reaching recognition programs ever implemented in the Kalamazoo area. Excellence in Education Grants are currently available to all Kalamazoo County public and non-public teachers. Recipients are eligible to receive Individual or Two-Educator grants once every three years.
Funding is provided through an endowment and supplemented by the local school districts.
For a grant application, contact your building administrator or Sherri Collins by email or by calling 616.385.1587.