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Christa McAuliffe Sabbatical
Year-long sabbatical for New Hampshire teachers
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Closing date : February 13, 2026
Location
Canada
Overview
This program provides a year-long sabbatical for an exceptional New Hampshire public school teacher. It supports a self-designed project to explore new ideas and improve classroom teaching, with funding up to a full school year salary plus FICA.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop workforce skills
- Conduct research or evaluation activities
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Closing date : February 13, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- A self-designed sabbatical project to explore new ideas
- Activities aimed at enhancing classroom teaching
Documents Needed
- Application questions and required attachments
- Project budget
- Three letters of recommendation
- Verification and Consent Form signed by the superintendent
- Resume covering the past five years
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- New Hampshire public school teachers
- Full-time classroom teachers
Eligible expenses
- Project-related costs, including office supplies and telephone calls
- Mileage for project travel, using the federal reimbursement rate
- Salary and FICA for the sabbatical year, paid through the school district
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Salary and FICA should not be included in the project budget
Eligible geographic areas
- New Hampshire
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission
- Finalists are selected by late February
- Selected applicants are invited to an in-person interview in March
- Applicants are notified by email by late March
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Christa McAuliffe Sabbatical Program
What is the Christa McAuliffe Sabbatical?
This program provides a year-long sabbatical for an exceptional New Hampshire public school teacher. It supports a self-designed project to explore new ideas and improve classroom teaching, with funding up to a full school year salary plus FICA.
Who is eligible for the Christa McAuliffe Sabbatical program?
To be eligible for the Christa McAuliffe Sabbatical program, you must:
Full-time New Hampshire public school teacher
Five consecutive years of teaching experience
U.S. citizen with valid NH teaching certificate
What expenses are eligible under Christa McAuliffe Sabbatical?
A self-designed sabbatical project to explore new ideas
Activities aimed at enhancing classroom teaching
Who can I contact for more information about the Christa McAuliffe Sabbatical?
You can contact New Hampshire Charitable Foundation (NHCF) by email at Lindsey.Shaffer@nhcf.org or by phone at 603-225-6641 ext 237.
Where is the Christa McAuliffe Sabbatical available?
The Christa McAuliffe Sabbatical program is available across Canada.
Is the Christa McAuliffe Sabbatical a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Christa McAuliffe Sabbatical is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Christa McAuliffe Sabbatical?
Christa McAuliffe Sabbatical is funded by New Hampshire Charitable Foundation (NHCF)