Grants

About Our Grants

The grant cycle corresponds with each academic school year. Starting in the 2020-21 school year, all grant applications are now viewed on a monthly basis until April 1 or until all funds have been exhausted.

All technology-related grants are first reviewed by the district's tech committee, which gives direction to our Board of Directors as we consider how, or if, to fund those types of projects.

LEAF stands proud to have been a supportive partner in the development of a wide range of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) projects through grants and funding. Some of our most recent grant recipients include the following:

Grant Forms

At LEAF, we have updated and simplified our application process for our potential grant recipients. Since the 2020-21 academic school year, we shifted our system to an open submission process and will review and make decisions for grant funding on a monthly basis through April of each academic year or until funding has been exhausted.

We ask that you submit all LEAF grant applications online. Applications will be approved on a first-come, first-served basis until we have reached our funding budget limit for the year.

The foundation trustees will review the information you provide to determine the eligibility of your project within the guiding principles of the foundation. We understand the unique situation our educators are in this year and will consider applications for programs and resources that will help you and your students during these extraordinary circumstances.

All applicants will receive a confirmation email that we received your grant request. We ask that all awardees consider following up with a LEAF trustee via email with pictures and details we can share on social media.

As you know, LEAF is supported by donations. To that end, please seek to share the exciting things that happen in the classroom when the grant is used. This can be done through school and local papers, newsletters, and social media, as well as by word of mouth. In that way, we hope to encourage potential donors to become part of our very special program.

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Grant Photos and Videos

We are excited to add photos and videos of the awesome programs that we fund as we have them. Thanks to our teachers for their extra time and effort to go above and beyond for our kids!

Annie’s Big Nature Lesson

Laingsburg third graders have taken part in Annie's BIG Nature Lesson for several years. This is an opportunity for teachers, students, and parent helpers to take their classroom to the outdoors. For five consecutive days, third graders travel to Lansing area nature centers. While there, they learn about their surroundings and the many wonders of the outdoors! LEAF is delighted to help fund these unique learning experiences. Learn more about Annie's Big Nature Lesson.

Chromebooks for English-Language Arts

LEAF purchased thirty Chromebooks for English-Language Arts classrooms in the third grade and middle school. The design of Chromebooks allows students to easily create and collaborate across grade levels as well as buildings.

Third-grade and middle school students are currently partnering up and learning together! The older students are able to mentor younger students through the writing processes and peer-editing. Both students are benefiting. The ability to apply and teach others is to truly master knowledge. There is also time set aside where students get to meet face to face and build bonds together!

This technology promotes a well-structured individualized learning environment, enhances self-initiated learners, and assists in the mastering of typing skills. Also, collaborative work improves communication and social skills.