Need Funding for Something Special to Happen in Your Classroom?

Apply for the Illinois CCBD 2018 Mini-Grant!

Are you a special education teacher with a great idea for your students but need funding to make it happen?

As part of its mission, Illinois Council for Children with Behavior Disorders (Illinois CCBD) supports special educators and other professionals who are improving the educational experience of children and adolescents with emotional/behavioral disorders (E/BD). To that extent, Illinois CCBD offers one-time funds (i.e., mini-grants) to educators with projects that directly benefit students with E/BD.

Mini-Grant Award Winners Will Receive:
A maximum award of $500.00 and
​Free registration(s) to the Illinois CCBD Winter Conference 2018 in Lisle, Illinois.

Application Requirements
All funds must be used to provide services to students as detailed in the proposed budget. To be considered for an award, recipients must:
a.    Be a current member of CEC and CCBD.
b.    Complete the online Mini-Grant application (see link below).
c.    Provide a summary describing the project.
d.    Provide a detailed proposed budget for the project.

​Download the call for proposals sheet below for complete information.

 Application deadline is Friday, December 15 at 11:00 pm. 

Download Call for Proposals

Online Application