NCSS Grant Programs

Since 1983, National Council for the Social Studies has annually honored the outstanding performance of teachers and encouraged unique and innovative social studies education projects through its award programs. NCSS, which defines social studies as "the integrated study of the social sciences and humanities to promote civic competence," engages and supports educators in strengthening and advocating social studies at all levels and in all settings.

Teaching Awards

• Elementary Outstanding Social Studies Teacher of the Year
• Middle Level Outstanding Social Studies Teacher of the Year
• Secondary Outstanding Social Studies Teacher of the Year

• Social Studies Programs of Excellence
• NCSS Award for Global Understanding

• The Larry Metcalf Exemplary Dissertation Award
• Exemplary Research in Social Studies Award
• The Jean Dresden Grambs Distinguished Career Research Award

• Defense of Academic Freedom Award
• Outstanding Service Award

• Carter G. Woodson Book Awards

• FASSE/CUFA Inquiry Grant
• Grant for the Enhancement of Geographic Literacy
• Fund for the Advancement of Social Studies Education (FASSE) Grant
• Christa McAuliffe Reach for the Stars Award