Innovative Teaching Grants – Las Cruces Public Schools Foundation

INNOVATIVE CLASSROOM TEACHING GRANTS

APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED STARTING IN JULY 2024

Las Cruces Public Schools Foundation is proud to support outstanding educators in the quest for excellence in our classrooms.

Through Teacher/Classroom Grants, the Foundation is encouraging educators to devise innovative and exciting educational programs for their students that enhance the learning environment and inspire students to greater achievement and success. Teachers, principals, school administrators, social workers, counselors, ancillary staff can apply for grants (through an on-line portal) that benefit individual classrooms, or their entire school community. Grants range from $200 – $4,999. Grants fall under many categories such as Agriculture/Horticulture, the Arts, Literacy, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math), Student-centered technology and Educational Field Trips.

In the fall of 2024 Ten Innovative Grants were awarded totaling $35,424.32.

2024 Innovative Grant Recipients

HOW IT WORKS

Grant application released

July 1, 2023

Grant application submission deadline

September 22, 2023

Grant award announcement

October 10, 2023
Grants presented a
School Board Meeting
October 17

Grant funds utilized

By April of the awarded school year

HOW TO APPLY

Applications are encouraged from all disciplines. However, science, literacy and mathematics are encouraged. Any LCPS educator that works with students on a daily basis may apply. This includes teachers of all disciplines, social workers, counselors, librarians, ancillary personnel, and administrators.

Grant Funds are approved for: classroom/school projects, classroom materials and educational field trips.

Grant funds will not be considered for professional development projects, salaries, stipends, printers, ink/toner, technology for staff, or educator travel expenses.

Individual or Groups
Can Apply

The maximum award is up to, but not to exceed, $4,9999.

Develop a rational
Align project with district goals and/or standards and measurable outcomes
Design a timeline for implementation
Create a detailed budget
Include a photo of applicant/s at time of submittal

Keep in Mind

Innovation is key!

Long term impact and students reached are also important elements.

Recipients must be willing to have their names, information & photos used for news media & website publicity.
All awards are given at the discretion of the Foundation Board of Directors.
Should an employee change positions from the original position (in which the grant was intended), funds would revert to the Foundation and the grant would be null and void.
It is your job to make sure all the different forms are completed. You have to manually submit the application. Survey Monkey does not automatically submit the application.
You must complete an end of year report to include a narrative, budget and your receipts to be eligible to apply for another Innovative Teacher Grant.

First, thank you for supporting my classroom! For being a first year teacher it has been difficult to get the supplies I need. By your generous donation I was able to get a much needed easel for my students and I to use for writing. I could not be more thankful for the opportunity and donation

Thank you for your efforts in making these scholarships available to high school graduates. Being recognized with the scholarship based on my academic achievements extracurricular activities and educations goals was truly a gift and a highlight of my senior year.

I would like to that you for your generosity and support. I received the Dr. Jim and Mary Tucker Memorial Scholarship, because of this my goals are within reach.

Thank you for your efforts in making these scholarships available to high school graduate. Being Recognized with this scholarship based on my academic achievements, extracurricular additivities, and educational goals was truly a gift an a highlight of my senior year

Thank you so much! 😄 Woohoo!!!

Thank you so much for the beautifully done dinner recognizing Teacher of the Year, Assistant of the Year, and National Board recipients. It was a very special night having so many people together. Again, I appreciate the evening. It is one that I will never forget.