Classroom Innovation Grants support a culture of innovation and provide teachers with the opportunity to request funding to implement exciting and effective projects and programs designed to meet student needs and increase motivation to learn. Each year the LCS Education Foundation awards over $80,000 in grants and as of May 2025, the Foundation has awarded over $1,349,160 in Classroom Innovation Grant funding since its inception. Last year’s grants enabled students to create a virtual reality playground experience for students with mobility issues, to create, produce, and stream their original music, and get hands-on experience with science and environmental issues through outdoor experiences in the community as well as through gardening projects on school grounds.
Two Levels of Classroom Innovation Grant Funding
Classroom Innovation Grants:
Grants of $500 to $2,000. Approximately 25 are awarded each year for innovative programs or projects. Most applications should fall into this category.
Impact Grants:
Grants of $2,001–$5,000. Typically up to five are offered each year for innovative programs or projects that are targeted to larger student populations, have a greater scope, or addresses significant challenges or opportunities for focused groups of students.
Timeline for 2025-26 Classroom Innovation Grants
- April 21, 2025- Announce Grant Program & Applications
- Week of June 2, 2025 - Grant Notifications Issued for Fall 2025-26 Grant Cycle
- October 27, 2025 - Grant Notifications Issued for Spring 2025-26 Grant Cycle
- TBD-mid-May 2026 - Annual Grants Reception and Progress Reports Due
Grant Information & Application (staff login required)
Grant Sponsors
21-25 Years
16-20 Years
11-15 Years
6-10 Years
2-5 Years
