INNOVATIVE CLASSROOM TEACHING GRANTS
APPLICATIONS BEING ACCEPTED NOW!

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.
The Foundation has awarded more than $370,000 in teacher grants since the programs inception and is committed to continue pursuing additional funding to grow the program by 10% annually.
Contact us if you have any questions!
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
Ms. Strand
$2070
Ms.Lemus
$4035.43
Mrs. Pfeifer,
Ms Kaime &
Ms. GleasonRoutt
$4999.99
Ms. Pratap & Ms. Russell
$4265.96
Ms. Pettigrew, Ms. Sunday, Ms Peckum, Ms. Ramsey & Ms.Yazzi-Martin
$4859.95
Ms. Bosse
$875
Ms. Apodaca
$3500
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.