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Classroom & School Grants Program

THE FOUNDATION FOR LEE COUNTY

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Funding Amount

Approximately $62,000 - $80,000 total per cycle (varies by year)

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Classroom & School Grants Program

Purpose: Supports teachers and students by funding tools and resources that are normally not included in their budget but are necessary for creating unique learning experiences.

Geographic Scope: School District of Lee County, Florida

Focus Areas:

  • Arts, Literacy or Social Studies

  • Health/Fitness/Nutrition

  • Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM)

  • Academic Achievement of Low Performing Students

  • Literacy

    • Eligibility:

  • Teachers in the School District of Lee County

  • Educators and administrators throughout the School District

    • What They Fund:

  • Innovative projects that enhance student learning

  • Hands-on activities and unique perspectives on traditional subject areas

  • Tools and resources for creating unique learning experiences

    • Organization Information:

  • The Foundation for Lee County Public Schools, Inc.

  • Private, 501(c)3 organization established in 1986

  • Mission: Enhance and enrich the quality of public education in Lee County for students and educators

  • Rated as Platinum 4-star nonprofit organization by GuideStar

    • Contact Information:

  • Phone: 239.337.0433

  • Foundation Office Address: 2266 Second Street, Fort Myers, FL 33901

  • Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1608, Fort Myers, FL 33902

  • Website: leeschoolfoundation.org

    • Funding Support:

  • Gold Sponsor: Suncoast Credit Union

  • Program also sponsored in part by a major grant from the Consortium of Florida Education Foundation (made possible by the State of Florida)

    • How to Apply

    Application Process

    • Teachers submit a grant application to The Foundation for Lee County Public Schools
    • Specific application materials and procedures not detailed in provided content
    • Annual ceremony held to recognize and award recipients

    For complete application details, contact:

  • Phone: 239.337.0433

  • Email: Brittany@LeeSchoolFoundation.org

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    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    teachersk-12-schoolseducationstem-educationliteracyacademic-enrichment

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