DOWNERS GROVE JUNIOR WOMAN’S CLUB ANNOUNCES $20,000 IN TEACHER GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS NOW OPEN FOR DISTRICT 58 AND 99 EDUCATORS
DOWNERS GROVE, ILLINOIS – The Downers Grove Junior Woman’s Club (DGJWC) Education Committee is officially accepting applications for its annual Teacher Grant and Professional Development Scholarship Program.
Offering $20,000 in teacher grants/professional development scholarships to District 58 and/or District 99 full-time educators, the grants will be used to support educational supplies in conjunction with a lesson or program the applicant feels will benefit students in a meaningful way.
“Each year, it’s such an honor to celebrate the deserving teachers in our local district,” said DGJWC Education Committee Chair, Aubrey Brammar Southal. “These incredible educators consistently go above and beyond to create meaningful learning experiences for their students. DGJWC is honored to provide this $20,000 in funding to help bring these inspiring classroom projects and professional development opportunities to life.”
Program Eligibility & Key Dates
• Applications Open: Tuesday, September 22, 2026
• Application Deadline: Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.
• Recipient Recognition: By Friday, December 18, 2026
• Fund Disbursement Deadline: June 1, 2027
To qualify, applicants must be current full-time educators or professionals in District 58 or District 99 who plan to remain full-time within either district through the 2026–2027 school year. All applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent legal residents.
Award Details
Selected recipients will be awarded funds as a one-time grant or scholarship. Funding is distributed via check directly from the Downers Grove Junior Woman’s Club as a reimbursement upon proof of purchase for approved classroom resources. All awarded funds must be claimed prior to June 1, 2027.
Interested educators must submit the full application and any required supporting documentation online prior to the November 3 deadline.
For more information about the application process, eligibility guidelines, or to submit an application, please visit the Downers Grove Junior Woman’s Club website or contact the DGJWC Education Committee. The application can be found here.
About Downers Grove Junior Woman’s Club
The Downers Grove Junior Woman's Club is a non-partisan, non-denominational, volunteer women's organization. Its members are dedicated to supporting and raising the awareness of charitable organizations, individuals in need and the community. If you would like to learn more about the DGJWC, please visit: www.dgjwc.org.
