Mini-Grants
Grant applications will be coming out in the Spring of 2020
1. Mini Grants are open to any faculty and staff for the development and implementation of innovative curriculum up to $1,000.00 These grants are funded from money raised through employee payroll deduction and the Lansing Educational Advancement Foundation (LEAF).
How are Excellence in Education Grants Awarded?
LEAF sends Excellence in Education Grant application forms to all Lansing School District schools and teachers in September; applications are due the second Friday in October. Each teacher/school may request up to $1,000 for the Mini Grants and they must be endorsed by their principal.
The rubric used to award the Excellence in Education Grants is based on the following:
Proposals are reviewed and scored by a selection committee comprised of LEAF trustees, the LEAF Specialist, Lansing School District Area Directors, and district personnel. As a grant requirement, Excellence in Education Grant recipients must furnish a final report, evaluation and itemized financial accounting at the conclusion of the project. Excellence in Education Grant funds must be spent within one calendar year from the receipt of the award letter.
Download Excellence in Education General Grant Application.
Please note: Grant applications will be available in the Spring of 2020
For additional questions please contact Teri Bernero in the Foundation office at (517) 755-1043.
The rubric used to award the Excellence in Education Grants is based on the following:
- Completion of application and budget
- Clarity of statement of need, innovation, and creativity
- Number of students involved or impacted
- Strength of evaluation.
Proposals are reviewed and scored by a selection committee comprised of LEAF trustees, the LEAF Specialist, Lansing School District Area Directors, and district personnel. As a grant requirement, Excellence in Education Grant recipients must furnish a final report, evaluation and itemized financial accounting at the conclusion of the project. Excellence in Education Grant funds must be spent within one calendar year from the receipt of the award letter.
Download Excellence in Education General Grant Application.
Please note: Grant applications will be available in the Spring of 2020
For additional questions please contact Teri Bernero in the Foundation office at (517) 755-1043.
Congratulations 2018 Mini-Grant Recipients!
Grace Holcomb - Integration Between Math, Science, and Reading with Home/School Connection
Jacqueline Plascencia - 9th - 12th Grade Mild Cognitive Impaired Transition Program
Catherine Heyd/Brenda Weinner - Flexible Seating for Optimal Learning and Positive Behavior
Cynthia Provo - Fidgets for Fidgety Fingers and Calculators for Problem Solving
Jacqueline Plascencia - 9th - 12th Grade Mild Cognitive Impaired Transition Program
Catherine Heyd/Brenda Weinner - Flexible Seating for Optimal Learning and Positive Behavior
Cynthia Provo - Fidgets for Fidgety Fingers and Calculators for Problem Solving
Congratulations 2017 Mini-Grant Recipients!
Susan Schneider - Math and Science Intervention
Susie Hernandez - Step Into My Shoes
Holly Triestram - Sensory Room
Tiffany Gravier - Outdoor Science Education
Therese Noonan - Flexible Seating
Keri Benjamin - Daily 5 Reading Groups
Erika Bushey - UNICEF Kid Power Band
Susie Hernandez - Step Into My Shoes
Holly Triestram - Sensory Room
Tiffany Gravier - Outdoor Science Education
Therese Noonan - Flexible Seating
Keri Benjamin - Daily 5 Reading Groups
Erika Bushey - UNICEF Kid Power Band
NOTE: New LEAF Contact Information
Teri Bernero, Administrative Liaison
LEAF Office
5815 Wise Road, Lansing, MI 48911
Phone: 517 755-4176
Email: lansingleaf@gmail.com or teri.bernero@lansingschools.net
Teri Bernero, Administrative Liaison
LEAF Office
5815 Wise Road, Lansing, MI 48911
Phone: 517 755-4176
Email: lansingleaf@gmail.com or teri.bernero@lansingschools.net