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Educators in Clinton and Essex Counties Eligible for $1,000 RENY Grant
The Retired Educators of New York (RENY) Northeastern Zone is offering the biennial Kramer Memorial Educator Award.
Published on Mar. 4, 2026
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Active educators in Clinton and Essex Counties, including those in Lake Placid, Minerva, and Newcomb, are invited to apply for a $1,000 grant from the Retired Educators of New York (RENY) Northeastern Zone. The grant, named the Kramer Memorial Educator Award, is designed to assist educators in developing and implementing innovative programs or projects to improve instruction, academic achievement, or address current issues in their classrooms, schools, or districts.
Why it matters
This grant provides much-needed funding and support for educators in the region, who often face budget constraints and limited resources. By encouraging innovative projects, the grant aims to enhance the educational experience for students and address pressing challenges in the local school districts.
The details
To be eligible, educators must be full-time teachers, nurses, counselors, or administrators in public school districts within the Northeastern Zone region of Clinton and Essex counties. The grant funds must be used for a program or project during the 2026-2027 school year. The winner will be selected by the end of June 2026.
- The grant application period opened in March 2026.
- The deadline to submit grant applications is May 16, 2026.
- The winner of the grant will be determined by the end of June 2026.
The players
Retired Educators of New York (RENY)
A local association of retired educators, known as the Northeastern Zone (NEZ), that is offering the Kramer Memorial Educator Award.
Dr. Karl Kramer
A former professor and mentor to Education Majors at SUNY Plattsburgh, and a long-time devoted member of the Northeastern Zone of RENY. The grant is named in his honor.
What’s next
Educators interested in applying for the grant should contact their District Superintendent's Office for information packets, as they were distributed electronically in March 2026. The application can also be found on the NEZ and NCTRC websites.
The takeaway
The Kramer Memorial Educator Award is an important initiative that recognizes the vital role of educators in the Clinton and Essex County communities, and provides them with the resources to develop innovative programs and projects that can positively impact student learning and achievement.
