Download the 2011/12Grants for Teachers Application Form

• All employees of the East Lansing Public Schools are eligible to submit a grant request.
• Each grant request must address the following considerations: a) How will this grant impact the education of the students?;  b) Is the scope of the grant enrichment or remedial in nature?
• Materials and technology cost must be pre-approved by the Director of Technology.
• Funds must be sought from other sources, including building or curriculum budget, before submitting a request to ELEF.
• Guest speakers will be covered, provided the speaker gives permission to tape the program.
• The following items will not be considered:  Class field trips, food, transportation, uniforms, athletic equipment, teacher summer study salary, substitute teacher costs, professional conferences, workshops or conventions.
• Grant recipients are required to report back to the foundation about the use of their grant funding and how it has impacted students.

Program History

Established in September, 1984, the East Lansing Educational Foundation recognizes that the quality of an educational system and the vitality of the community it serves are inexorably intertwined. In hopes of nourishing and strengthening this relationship, the Foundation, through the use of private resources, has committed its support to programs and projects which supplement the educational opportunities available to our children. The Grants for Teachers program was designed to fulfill this mission. Currently, the Grants Committee accepts and processes grant applications in the spring. Over the last ten years, more than $200,000.00 has been awarded by this program. The grants have enhanced the learning environment for all students by reaching each and every one of the ELPS schools.