Teacher Grants

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The deadline for the Fall Great Ideas Grant program is October 12, 2011.

Download your applications, including instructions,  for the Great Ideas Grant program in PDF or Word format.

Who is Eligible?

All licensed teachers employed by the Los Alamos Public Schools District are eligible to apply for Great Ideas Grants.  Support personnel,  students, parents, administrators and community members are encouraged to partner with teachers, though they may not submit a grant as the primary applicant.  Applicants may apply as individuals or as part group.  Educators within specific grade levels, subjects and schools are encouraged to collaborate.  One application my be submitted per teacher in each grant cycle.

The Teacher Grants program provides an opportunity for enriching academic experiences for students. Its purpose is to support teachers who have ideas for enriching the curriculum or providing students with unique learning experiences. The program enables the purchase of special materials or resources for the classroom, which are not typically available through the schools' budgets.

The grants were awarded for the first time in April 2008. $5,652

For the second time grants were awarded in 2009. $5,000

For the third time grants were awarded in 2010. $5,000

A committee consisting of educators, LAPS Foundation Board and staff reviews applications. The identity of the applicants and their school affiliation is kept from the committee members during the review process.

Applications are judged on the following criteria:

• potential to improve student achievement
• number of students who will benefit
• creativity of project or innovative approach
• potential for continuation and/or replication
• cost effectiveness and realistic budget
• potential to enhance instructional skills

Grantees are asked to provide the Foundation with a final report at the conclusion of their project. This report includes items such as: a financial statement, an evaluation of the program's effectiveness, and a narrative describing how students and the teacher benefited from the project.

2011 Fall Great Ideas Grant Winners

2011 Spring Great Ideas Grant Winners

2010 Fall Great Ideas Grant Winners

2010 Teacher Grant Winners

2009 Teacher Grant Award Winners

2008 Teacher Grant Award Winners