I-PACE (Indiana Political Action Committee for Education)

CIVIC LEADERSHIP GRANT

The Civic Leadership Grant (CLG) is sponsored each year by the Indiana Political Action Committee for Education (I-PACE) to recognize ISTA members who, in addition to their work and family responsibilities, choose to run for state and certain local public office. The CLG is not a candidate recommendation (sometimes called an “endorsement”) but, instead, recognizes the commitment to public service that running for office represents. The granting of a CLG is not based upon any political or partisan affiliation.

APPLICAITON GUIDELINES & PROCESS

To which elected offices does a CLG apply?

County:

• Commissioner 
• Council
• Judge
• Assessor
• Auditor
• Clerk 
• Coroner 
• Prosecutor
• Recorder
• Sheriff
• Surveyor
• Treasurer

Township:

• Trustee
• Board

Municipal:

• Mayor
• Council
• Judge
• Treasurer
• Clerk

School District

• School Board

CLG also will be awarded to reimburse members for serving as Precinct Committeeperson, as well as a state party convention delegate.

The CLG does not apply to federal offices.

I-PACE CIVIC LEADERSHIP GRANT APPLICATION

Must be submitted prior to the filing deadline for the office for which you are running. 

WHAT ARE THE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS?

1. Must be a current ISTA member (any classification). 

2. Must currently give to I-PACE through the Options Guaranteed program. 

3. Must establish a campaign committee prior to the candidate filing deadline for the office being sought. 

4. Must commit to attend at least one I-PACE or NEA-sponsored political/campaign training opportunity during the period leading up to the election in which the member runs. I-PACE staff will work with recipient to schedule at least one training. 

5. Must be submitted prior to the filing deadline for the office for which you are running. 6. Expenditures must be consistent with I-PACE goals.

WHAT IS THE AMOUNT OF A CLG?

• State and Legislative Offices - $1,000
• Local Offices - $500
• Party Leadership - $250

If the total amount of money allocated by I-PACE for the CLG is less than the amount of money needed to provide grants in the amounts stipulated above to all qualifying campaigns, I-PACE reserves the right to make a pro-rata reduction of the grant amount to all qualifying campaigns for that cycle.

This scholarship is open to ISTA members who are candidates for National Board Certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. The ISTA Foundation accepts and reviews applications on a rolling basis beginning Sept. 1. The scholarship is awarded on a first come, first served basis as applications are received, provided the applicant meets all scholarship criteria.

PURPOSE 

The Outstanding Treasurer Award was established to reward well‐trained, effective local and district council treasurers and to recognize them for their service and dedication to their associations. 

QUALIFICATIONS 

To qualify for an Outstanding Treasurer Award, a treasurer must comply with the criteria outlined in the nomination form which covers membership dues remittal, financial records and training. 

SELECTION OF RECIPIENT Treasurers who meet all the criteria for the award and are nominated by their local presidents or district council chairs automatically receive the award. 

PRESENTATION Each recipient is recognized at a local or district event and receives a certificate and a letter of recognition from the ISTA treasurer. 

LOCAL PRESIDENT/DISTRICT COUNCIL CHAIR 

To earn this prestigious award, your treasurer must have met the following qualifications during the current fiscal year: 

• The local treasurer has forwarded ISTA and NEA membership dues in accordance with the ISTA Bylaws with no outstanding charges to the local Association by ISTA during the fiscal year.

• The local association or district council has a properly adopted financial budget.

• Financial reports were prepared and given at least once during the fiscal year.

• The treasurer attended at least one treasurer’s workshop within the past two fiscal years.

• The local president or district council chair verifies that all the above activities have been accomplished to the benefit of the members.

Eligible: Local associations and District Councils
This grant is open to a local association, two or more local associations jointly or a District Council to initiate creative projects/programs, which enhance public education in our local communities. The $500 grant is awarded annually, and as funding permits, grant renewal may be considered.
 

Criteria for selection includes the project/program’s link to the community, the applicant’s commitment to the project/program, the promotion and enhancement of public education and the ongoing effort to support public education. Applications must be submitted by Nov. 30 with all supportive materials included. The Issues and Concerns communications subcommittee will review applications and make recommendations to the board of directors for grants to be awarded by Jan. 15.
 

 Questions? Contact John O'Neal.

Eligible: Local associations and/or District Councils

This grant is open to local associations and District Councils to provide professional development to their members. For the purposes of this grant, professional development is any program or process that results in developing the skills of educators, increases student learning or improves school or classroom quality.

The grant provides a disbursement of $1 for every member in the local association or District Council, whichever applies. Annual funding for this grant is limited.

Grant applications are accepted on a rolling basis. The Professional Practices & Standards Committee will review and approve grant applications quarterly by the following dates: Nov. 15, Feb. 15, May 15 and Aug. 15. The grant summary form must be submitted 30 days after the last grant activity is completed, or by Aug. 31, whichever is sooner.

Questions? Contact Camille Bell.

Only locals or district councils may apply for this grant. Individual members are not eligible.

Grants will be approved by the Professional Practices & Standards Committee by the following dates: 

Nov. 15         Feb. 15         May 15        Aug.15