Innovative Teaching Grants – Las Cruces Public Schools Foundation

INNOVATIVE CLASSROOM TEACHING GRANTS

APPLICATIONS BEING ACCEPTED NOW!

Apply by September 22, 2023
Read below for more information

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.

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

Sunthing Powerful

Camino Rael Middle School
Ms. Strand
$2070

Genetics Covid 19 Lab

Oragan Mountain High School
Ms.Lemus
$4035.43

Book Vending Machine

Conlee Elementary
Mrs. Pfeifer,
Ms Kaime &
Ms. GleasonRoutt
$4999.99

Prehistoric Pets

Vista Middle School
Ms. Pratap & Ms. Russell
$4265.96

Sensory Room

Picacho Middle School
Ms. Pettigrew, Ms. Sunday, Ms Peckum, Ms. Ramsey & Ms.Yazzi-Martin
$4859.95

Phonics in Our Pockets

Hillrise Elementary
Ms. Bosse
$875

STEM LEADERS

East Picacho Elementary School
Ms. Apodaca
$3500

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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.

APPLY

HERE

TODAY

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.

I want to thank you for the mini grant of $100 for Alpha Teacher Tools store. As a second year teacher, I have limited resources. With the money from the grant, I was able to buy resources that are going to help me and my students greatly.

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

"The success of our students can be measured by the relationships they build while they are in school. The teachers who influence them, the friendships they make - these all have a fundamental impact on the contributions they will make in our world as adults. Support for those teachers and students often comes from the efforts of the Las Cruces Public Schools Foundation. Their investment in our classrooms is something that will benefit our communities for generations to come."

I am so thankful to receive this grant. The microscopes have been great! My students love to pull them out and look at everything -- leaves and bugs and even fingernails! They love being able to see what they can’t normally see.

This is wonderful news! The grant funds will go along way in supporting our student experiential learning initiatives.

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.