The 2025-2026 teacher grant application will be open March 2025 - May 23, 2025. For any questions, email Sherah Robinson at robinsonsl@lisd.net.
Click here for helpful hints on how to write an LEF teacher grant.
What are LEF Teacher Grants?
Lewisville ISD Education Foundation awards Teacher Grants for projects that enhance and augment educational opportunities for students and teachers in the Lewisville Independent School District. Grants should have creative teaching approaches and be innovative projects with the hope that the best will serve as pilot projects for broader implementation. In addition, they should reflect the Lewisville ISD Beliefs, Vision, and Mission.
Beliefs
- Students’ needs are the center of our learning community.
- Education is the shared responsibility of students, staff, and community.
- High quality staff are the heart of a culture of learning.
- A safe and nurturing environment is essential for a sense of well-being.
- Continuous improvement informs and inspires future growth.
- Students are more than a test score.
Vision
All students are confident, equipped with the knowledge and skills to thrive and adapt for their future.
Mission
Engaging and inspiring learners and leaders.
Funding, not otherwise available from district budgets for such projects, will be provided in the range of $100 to $2,500.
To receive funding, teachers, counselors, librarians or nurses must:
- Complete an application form.
- Provide all requested information. The system does not allow incomplete applications to be submitted.
- Demonstrate specific needs and outcomes.
- Present a creative and/or innovative approach to teaching.
- Applicants must discuss and receive approval of their grant idea from their campus principal and/or department head to ensure that the grant satisfies the instructional goals of the school or department.
Submission of Proposals: Application will be open March 2025 until May 23, 2025. Proposals will be accepted only using the online application submittal process. Please note that while applications can be submitted until 11:59 p.m., assistance and tech support will only be available until 4:30 p.m.
Project Evaluation: The Budget Performance and Project Evaluation sections of the application must be completed online by the last day of school of the current funding year (May 23, 2025). The sections may be found by logging on to your original application. Once you have logged on, click the pencil icon to access your application. Recipients who do not provide an evaluation will not be eligible for future grants.
