Lilly Endowment’s Teacher Creativity Fellowship Program (TCFP) supports K-12 educators throughout Indiana by providing resources for them to take time for meaningful renewal. We believe that through new experiences, exploration and reflection, educators can generate renewed energy in their careers, innovative approaches to teaching and educational leadership, and thoughtful ways to encourage students’ creative thinking. TCFP renewal projects are not intended to be typical vacations, rather they are meant to be intentional experiences that restore educators’ enthusiasm for their profession and stimulate their creativity, which should in turn enhance the educational experiences of their students.

The Endowment has approved grants of up to $15,000 each to 129 educators working in schools throughout the state. The grants will fund renewal projects the educators designed themselves, which the Endowment hopes will help restore their commitment to their profession, foster creativity and in turn enhance the educational experiences of their students.
Learn about the 2025 fellows and their renewal plans here.

Eligibility

Full-time education professionals in the following areas who are employed in Indiana’s traditional public schools, charter schools and private schools were eligible to apply:

• K-12 classroom teachers of all subjects
• Principals and assistant principals
• Librarians and media specialists
• School counselors and psychologists
• School social workers
• Instructional coaches

Please continue to check the website for updates on the next round of the Teacher Creativity Fellowship Program.

Questions about TCFP?
Review the 2025 FAQs or email us at teachercreativity@lei.org.