FAQ's
The Promising Practices application deadline is March 26, 2021 at midnight EST.
You can access the application here.
There will be an area at the end of the application where you can enter credit card information.
Try another browser if you encounter problems. We recommend you work on your application in a Word document as a back-up. Google Chrome has worked well for most when completing the application. If you continue having issues, please contact nanette@character.org.
The recipients will be announced April 13, 2021.
Character.org assesses each application based on the following criteria: (1) the extent to which your initiative or program is unique, different, or in some way will contribute to the field of character development; (2) the extent to which your practice or initiative aligns with one or more principles articulated in our 11 Principles Framework for Schools; and (3) if your application narrative explain the impact of your practice or initiative (for students, staff, parents, community members, etc.).