The Intrepid Philanthropy Foundation’s LIGHT Awards program makes two-year grants of up to $30,000 to teams of teachers to pursue professional learning of their choice – i.e. to engage in professional learning, work with consultants, organize teacher learning networks, etc.  
 

As of today, the application process for the next cohort of LIGHT Awards projects is now live! The deadline for submitting the letter of inquiry (LOI) is November 14th at 5pm. 

The LOI and the eligible counties can be found can be accessed on the LIGHT Awards website  homepage. Visit the eligibility page for up-to-date requirements. 

Over the last eight years, the Intrepid Philanthropy Foundation has funded 83 LIGHT teams, composed of over 408 teachers. Those teachers are engaged in innovative, creative projects, many of which are showcased on the LIGHT Awards website and blog.