Teacher Creativity Fellowship Program

Lilly Endowment is pleased to launch the 37th round of its Teacher Creativity Fellowship Program (TCFP). This program supports educators throughout Indiana by providing resources for them to take time for meaningful renewal. The Endowment believes 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.

Approximately 100 grants, each totaling up to $15,000, will be awarded in 2024.

Eligibility

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

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

How to Apply

Please review the 2024 Request for Proposals (RFP) for submission guidelines. All required documents (outlined in the RFP) must be combined into a single PDF and submitted upon completing the Application Cover Form below.

Please note that the form does not allow for applicants to save their information and return at a later time. The Endowment recommends previewing the form in preparation of a complete submission.

The deadline for submitting applications is 5 p.m. (EDT) on Monday, September 11, 2023.

Information Sessions

The Endowment will host four virtual informational sessions in 2023 to review the RFP and answer questions from interested educators. Applicants may select a date below to RSVP.

Interested in responses to frequently asked questions?
Review responses to frequently asked questions here. This document will be updated to include additional questions and responses following the information sessions.

Want to learn about successful TCFP projects?
Review a news release about recent fellowship recipients and their projects here.

Questions about TCFP?
Email us at teachercreativity@lei.org.

Proposal Submissions

Proposal resources such as the Budget and Timeline Samples and FAQ can be found in the Resources section at the bottom of the page.

Teacher Creativity Application Cover Form

Personal Information Form

Project Title*
Amount you are requesting (please enter a whole dollar amount)*
Please enter a number from 1 to 15000.
50-Word Summary*
Provide a brief summary of your proposed Teacher Creativity renewal project. Note: This statement may be used for publication.
Your Legal Name (as reported to the IRS)*
First Middle (Initial) Last Suffix
Home Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code
Primary Phone*
Direct Work Phone*
Primary Email*
Alternate Email
Select Your Employing Indiana School Corporation (public school district/private corporation entity)*
If your corporation is not included, please select “Other” and enter it manually in the space provided.
Please list.*
Name of Employing School*
If your school is not included, please select “Other” and enter it manually in the space provided.
Please list.*
Employing School Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code
Undergraduate and Graduate Education (begin with most recent degree and list chronologically, using the + icon to include additional institutions)*
Institution Degree Conferred Year of Completion (YYYY)
How many years of experience do you have as a full-time educator in any state?*
How many years of experience do you have as a full-time educator in Indiana?*
Full-time Position*
Length and Nature of Educator Experience (begin with most current position and use the + icon to include additional experiences, ensuring to list every relevant experience)*
Dates School Position Grade Level/ Subject Area
Have you received a Teacher Creativity Fellowship grant in the past?*
- Yes
- No
In what year was your fellowship announced?*
Have you applied for a Teacher Creativity Fellowship grant in the past?*
- Yes
- No
How many previous applications have you submitted?*
How did you hear about this program?*
- Poster
- Website
- Email from Lilly Endowment
- Principal
- Former Teacher Creativity Fellow
- Other Educator
Demographic Information (Optional)
Lilly Endowment wants to ensure that we are reaching the education community broadly, so we are asking you to complete this section on a voluntary basis. The information you submit will not be used in the review of any application, rather it may be used to assess the reach of the Teacher Creativity Fellowship Program to individuals in a wide range of demographic groups.
Gender
Please specify.
Race/Ethnicity
Please specify.
Age
Submit Your Proposal
My PDF contains the following required documents:*
- My proposal (not to exceed 5 pages)
- My Indiana Professional Educator License or documentation of degree earned
- Two signed letters of recommendation
- Principals and assistant principals only: affirmation of district leadership or governing board approval
Combine these documents into one PDF to be uploaded and submit.
Upload your proposal as one PDF.*
Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 256 MB.
The PDF must contain all documents listed above.
I have a current Indiana Professional Educator License or document of required degree earned. (Please check only one that applies to you.)*
- Yes, I affirm I have a current Indiana Professional Educator License
- Yes, I affirm I have a required degree (for applicants without an Indiana Professional Educator License)
I am currently employed full-time in an Indiana school and have daily interaction with students*
- Yes, I affirm
I intend to remain a full-time educator in Indiana for the 2025-26 school year.*
- Yes, I affirm
I am a relative of a director, officer or founder of Lilly Endowment.*
- Yes
- No
Describe your relationship to a Lilly Endowment director, officer or founder, including the name of the person to whom you are related.*
Enter Your Name Here to Sign*
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Resources

2024 Request for Proposals 2024 Frequently Asked Questions 2024 Budget and Timeline Samples 2024 Poster 2023 Recipient List

Institution	Degree Conferred	Year of Completion (YYYY)

Dates	School	Position	Grade Level/ Subject Area

Eligibility

How to Apply

Information Sessions

Proposal Submissions

Teacher Creativity Application Cover Form

Demographic Information (Optional)

Submit Your Proposal