Spring LEAF Grant and Scholarship Applications Now Open
Professional Development Travel Grants
We are now accepting Summer PD Travel Grant applications, Monday, March 4 - Friday, April 12. The purpose of this grant is to help supplement out of pocket expenses for professional development related travel during the summer months. All instructional staff are invited to apply. Note: applicants are eligible to receive one travel grant per academic year. Awards range from a minimum of $100 to a maximum of $500. Funds can be used for conference registration, hotel, food, and travel related expenses. Winners will be asked to upload receipts up to the $500 for reimbursement and complete an evaluation form. Please help us spread the word to instructional staff members on your campus. Applications will be accepted March 4 – April 12. Access the application HERE. Note: All applications should be submitted electronically using our online application link. Paper applications will not be accepted.
Principal Campus Grants
The Principal Grant Application portal will open Monday, March 4 – Friday, April 12, Principal Grants provide funding to address needs, challenges and concerns unique to your campus. The identified need should reflect the school’s mission statement, philosophy, or campus improvement plan goals. Campus grant awards range from a minimum of $8,000 to a maximum of $10,000 per award. The application window closes Friday, April 12. Grant recipients will be required to complete an evaluation form and upload receipts at a designated date. All campus administrators are welcome to apply.
Access the application HERE. Note: All applications should be submitted electronically using our online application link. Paper applications will not be accepted. You may save your application and return at a later time to complete it. All applications are due 11:59 PM on Friday, April 12, 2024.
Grant Application Resources
- LEAF Grant 101 PDF - includes a detailed overview of the goals, policies, guidelines, and terms of the grant program. Access LEAF Grant 101 document HERE.
- LEAF Travel Grant Application & Rubric - this document includes a printable application to be used for reference and planning purposes only. You must submit a draft to your principal for review/approval and utilize the online application link to submit your proposal for grading. Access LEAF Travel Grant Application & Rubric HERE.
- LEAF Innovation Grant Application & Rubric - this document includes a printable application to be used for reference and planning purposes only. You must submit a draft to your principal for review/approval and utilize the online application link to submit your proposal for grading. Access Innovation Grant Application & Rubric HERE.
- Technology Price List - utilize this price sheet if your grant includes Apple products, licenses, and laptops. Locate your item and enter the appropriate quantity and pricing into the LEAF Budget form. Access LEAF Grant Technology Pricing HERE.
- Grant Budget Form - this form is required for every application. Applicants should include product links, photos, quotes and spreadsheet features to develop a comprehensive budget and ordering document to accompany your grant proposal. Be sure to remove any identifiable information from your attachments. Access LEAF Grant Budget Form HERE.
LEAF Scholarship Program Resources
LEAF is now accepting student and staff scholarship applications.
District employee Scholarships
District employees working toward earning a degree in Education are invited to apply for one of our District Staff Scholarships, Monday, March 4 – Friday, April 12. Scholarships are also offered to Lamar CISD staff that aspire to earn a degree or certificate in Special Education. All district employee scholarships are a one-time award of $500 each. Please share this scholarship opportunity with all eligible employees.
Note: All applications should be submitted electronically using our online application link. Paper applications will not be accepted. You may save your application and return at a later time to complete it. All applications are due 11:59 PM on Friday, April 12, 2024.
For questions, please contact the foundation office at ext. 0334.
- Access the Para-Professional Scholarships Application HERE
- Access the Aspiring SPED Educators Scholarship Application HERE
LEAF Student Scholarships
Each year, LEAF offers several scholarship opportunities for graduating high school seniors. Eligible students are invited to apply for one of our LEAF Senior Scholarships, Monday, March 4 – Friday, April 12. To apply students will be required to write short answer responses/essays, upload a transcript and (2) letters of recommendation to complete the application process.
All applications should be submitted electronically using our online application link. Paper applications will not be accepted. You may save your application and return at a later time to complete it. All applications are due 11:59 PM on Friday, April 12, 2024.
Campus counselors are encouraged to pass along scholarships to graduating seniors.
For questions, please contact the foundation office at ext. 0334.
Access the Student Scholarships Application HERE