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2026 - 2027 LTSF mini Grants

Have a classroom need, an instructional idea, or a meaningful learning opportunity that could benefit from a little extra support?

LTSF mini Grants provide fast, flexible funding to help Lawrence Township educators bring meaningful learning opportunities directly to students. Sometimes a small investment can create a lasting impact.

2026–2027 applications open August 4, 2026, and will be accepted on a rolling basis until all available funds have been awarded.

Program At A Glance

Small Grants. Big Impact.

The program is designed to provide quick, approachable support for immediate classroom needs, instructional materials, and student-enrichment opportunities.

Funding is limited. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as an eligible need or opportunity is identified.

What Can a mini Grant Support?

Great ideas don't always require big budgets! LTSF mini Grants help educators bring meaningful learning experiences to life by providing resources that directly benefit Lawrence Township students.

Examples of eligible requests include:

• Classroom Learning Materials: Instructional resources, hands-on learning tools, books, and supplies that enhance student engagement.
• STEM & Innovation: Materials and equipment that encourage exploration, creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving.
• Arts & Enrichment: Resources that expand student experiences in music, visual arts, performing arts, and other enrichment opportunities.
• Student Learning Experiences: Educational activities, projects, and experiences that connect classroom instruction to real-world learning.
• Student Support & Academic Success: Targeted resources that help students overcome learning barriers, strengthen academic skills, and achieve their potential.

The strongest applications clearly explain how the requested resources will enhance learning, address an identified need, and make a meaningful difference for students.

Is a mini Grant right for my request?

A mini Grant may be the right opportunity when your request:

• Directly benefits Lawrence Township students
• Has a clear instructional or educational purpose
• Requires between $100 and $750
• Can be implemented relatively quickly
• Addresses a classroom-level or immediate student-learning need
• Includes a clear and complete budget
• Has been reviewed and approved by your principal

The LTSF Board of Directors - Program Committee will consider whether the request demonstrates direct student impact, a clear educational purpose, reasonable cost, and appropriate use of Foundation funding.

Consider a Creative Impact Grant instead when:

• Your request is between $750 and $5,000
• The project is larger in scale
• The proposal introduces a new or transformational educational program
• The project requires extensive planning, evaluation, collaboration, or implementation
• The idea may benefit an entire grade level, school, or broader student population

mini Grants are fast, flexible, and immediate. Creative Impact Grants support larger, strategic, and transformational ideas.

Funding Guidelines & Considerations

LTSF mini Grants are intended to support educational opportunities that directly benefit students and extend learning beyond resources typically available through school or district budgets.

To ensure Foundation resources make the greatest possible impact, mini Grants generally do not support:

• Routine Operating Expenses: Standard school or departmental operating costs, recurring expenses, or items typically funded through existing school or district budgets.
• Staff or Personal Expenses: Employee compensation, substitute teachers, teacher stipends, professional development, personal purchases, or expenses that do not directly benefit students.
• Celebrations & Promotional Items: Food, refreshments, decorations, giveaways, spirit wear, or promotional merchandise without a clearly demonstrated educational purpose.
• Facility Improvements: Building renovations, maintenance, furniture replacement, or equipment requiring district facilities approval.
• Club & Extracurricular Activities: Expenses associated with student clubs, extracurricular organizations, or activities that are not directly connected to classroom instruction or established academic programming.
• Previously Purchased Items: Reimbursement for purchases made before grant approval.

All requests must demonstrate a clear educational purpose, direct student benefit, and reasonable use of Foundation funds.

Requests are evaluated individually, and funding decisions are based on program guidelines, available resources, and the potential impact on student learning.

How Applications Are Reviewed

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the school year and reviewed monthly by the LTSF Board of Directors Program Committee.

Each application is evaluated using a grant-scoring rubric that considers educational purpose, direct student impact, demonstrated need, budget clarity, and alignment with the Foundation's mission.

Because funding is limited, not all eligible requests can be awarded. The committee also considers available monthly funding and opportunities to support educators and students across Lawrence Township schools.

Applicants will be notified of funding decisions following committee review. Applications that are not funded may be revised and resubmitted for consideration during a future review cycle.

Ready to Apply? Here's What You'll Need

As you are planning to submit your grant proposal for a LTSF mini Grant?  We encourage you to use the information below to guide you through what to expect when you fill out the application. 

• First and Last Name
• School
• Grade/Subject
• Email
• Amount requested (Up to $750)
• Grant Name
• How many students will be impacted?
• Description of Project
• Principal Email (for approval)
• Submit Budget Template with application; this template is available to download from the LTSF website.

Note: Incomplete applications will not be considered for funding. Please review all required information before submitting.

LTSF's 2026–2027 mini Grant Recipients

LTSF is excited to announce the recipients of the 2026–2027 LTSF mini Grants so far this year. 

This year, LTSF transitioned the mini Grant program to a year-round application process, giving educators more opportunities to request funding as needs and ideas arise throughout the school year. Applications are reviewed monthly by the LTSF Board of Directors Program Committee and evaluated using a grant-scoring rubric.

LTSF mini Grants provide educators with funding to bring ideas to life that enhance learning, create new opportunities, and respond directly to the needs of their students.

We are grateful for the donors and community partners whose generosity makes these investments in Lawrence Township educators and students possible.

Congratulations to our grant recipients—we can’t wait to see your ideas come to life!

Together, we’re Powering the Potential of Lawrence Township Students!