Educational Development Grants
Strong principals and inspiring innovative classroom teachers are essential to the success of our Eastern Washington Catholic schools. Nazareth Guild is committed to supporting these transformational leaders through grant programs that support and retain the very best leadership talent for our Catholic schools.
For more information contact (509) 744-3259 or email [email protected]
Teacher Initiative Grants
Nazareth Guild Teacher Initiative Grant Program promotes innovation in Catholic school education by supporting a teacher’s creative project or initiative for the classroom or school. Grants funded through this program are intended for innovative projects or initiatives that benefit students, classrooms, multiple grade levels, have a long-term impact, and foster spiritual growth. For more information, contact your Catholic school principal.
Application Process: CLOSED
Deadline: November 21, 2025, at Midnight
View Previous Grant Recipients
View our 2024-2025 Teacher Initiative Grant recipients (PDF)
View our 2023-2024 Teacher Initiative Grant recipients (PDF)
View our 2020-2021 Teacher Initiative Grant recipients (PDF)
View our 2019-2020 Teacher Initiative Grant recipients (PDF)
View our 2018-2019 Teacher Initiative Grant recipients (PDF)
Continuing Education Grants
Nazareth Guild, in partnership with Gonzaga University and the Diocesan Office of Education, is proud to announce a new professional development opportunity for Catholic school educators.
This innovative four-month training program is designed to equip teachers across Eastern Washington with the tools and knowledge they neeed ot support all learners. Upon successful completion, participants will earn continuing education credits, and help them foster a culture of shared expertise and in-house support among teaching staff.
More than a class, this certificate marks movement – both a commitment to support our teachers and an effort to ensure that every child who walks through the doors of a Catholic school seen, supported, and celebrated.
Program began October 20, 2025
Partners in Catholic Education
