Opportunity Information
CSFA Number
691-00-0550
CSFA Popular Name
Golden Apple Scholars and Golden Apple Accelerators
Title
Golden Apple Scholars of Illinois Program
Description
The program encourages academically-talented students, especially minority students, to pursue teaching careers, especially in teacher-shortage disciplines and hard-to-staff schools, and provides those students with crucial mentoring, guidance, and in-service support that will significantly increase the likelihood that they will complete their full teaching commitments and elect to continue teaching in targeted disciplines and hard-to-staff schools.
Awarding Agency Name
Student Assistance Commission
Agency Contact Name
Susan Fields-Giberson
Agency Contact Phone
217-524-7931
Agency Contact Email
Susan.I.Fields@illinois.gov
Program
Fund Activity Categories
Education
Category Explanation
The program encourages academically-talented students, especially minority students, to pursue teaching careers, especially in teacher-shortage disciplines and hard-to-staff schools, and provides those students with crucial mentoring, guidance, and in-service support that will significantly increase the likelihood that they will complete their full teaching commitments and elect to continue teaching in targeted disciplines and hard-to-staff schools.
Opportunity Manager
Susan Fields
Additional Users
Lini Varughese, Lisa Schlessinger
Posted Date
Announcement Type
Initial Announcement
Public Link
Is Published
Yes
Funding Information
Opportunity Funding
$10,750,000.00
Funding Sources
State
Funding Source Description
Funds are direct appropriated to Golden Apple from the FY27 Illinois State Appropriations Act.
A portion of this funding is allocated for direct to student scholarships.
Award Information
Award Start Date
Award End Date
Award Type
Non Competitive
Indirect Costs Allowed
Yes
Indirect Cost Description
De minimis rate
Indirect Cost Rate
15.00%
Restrictions on Indirect Costs
No
Submission Information
Submission Timeline Type
One Time
Submission Open Date
Submission Close Date
Eligibility Information
Eligibility Type
Private
Eligible Applicants
Others
Applicant Eligibility Information
Golden Apple
901 W Jackson Blvd, Suite 205
Chicago, IL 60607
Direct line appropriation
Beneficiary Eligibility Information
Golden Apple Scholars
Credentials Documentation Eligibility Information
The Golden Apple Foundation is designated as the recipient of this funding in the Appropriations Act
Additional Information
Additional Information URL Description
https://www.goldenapple.org/
Award Administration Information
Reporting
Monthly Expenditure Reports
Quarterly reports using the PPR and the PFR
Close-Out Financial Report
Annual Financial Report