Instructions for LEF Grant Applications
Due date: Tuesday, April 11, 2023
Guidelines:
- LEF funds classroom requests. Extra-curricular activities and clubs will not be considered.
- LEF grants fund projects that feature innovative activities focused on student centered learning.
- Classroom teachers are encouraged to consider projects that will provide student enrichment while supporting learning objectives across the curriculum/all district programs.
- An application may be submitted for an individual classroom, a grade level, subject area, team or department.
- Grants may receive full, partial, or no funding at the discretion of the Review Team made up of retired teachers representing a variety of grade levels, subjects, and buildings.
Grants should be professionally written; they are reviewed by a team of retired teachers.
- Read, follow, and respond to the prompts/questions as written. If you have questions contact: Carol Bauer, 417-288-2574, [email protected]; Debbie Moore, 417-718-2696, [email protected]
- Grants must be typed on the application form provided.
- Proofread for typos, misspelling, proper grammar, etc.
- Applications must be signed by one applicant and an administrator. If purchase of technology is included, the Director of Technology must also sign the application indicating approval of the request.