ING Unsung Heroes Program for educators

ING's Unsung Heroes program allows educators to apply for a maximum of $25,000 to help fund their innovative class projects.Each year, 100 educators are selected to receive $2,000 and three of those are chosen to receive the top awards of an additional $5,000, $10,000 and $25,000.

Judgment criteria: * Innovative Method * Creativity  * Ability To Positively Influence Students

Eligibility: All K-12 education professionals are eligible to apply. Applicants must be employed by an accredited K-12 public or private school located in the U.S. and be a full-time educator, teacher, principal, paraprofessional, or classified staff member working on a project with demonstrated effectiveness in improving student learning.

Deadline: April 30, 2012.