Collaborative Grants

Geographic Scope: Leander ISD, Texas

Overview:
LEEF's Collaborative Grants program supports teams of passionate educators from across Leander ISD who work together across campuses, grade levels, and departments to design innovative solutions that directly impact students. The program emphasizes cross-campus and cross-departmental collaboration.

2025 Award Information:

• Total funding distributed: Over $128,000
• Number of projects funded: 36 collaborative projects

Focus Areas:

• Hands-on STEM experiences
• Inclusive classroom resources
• Literacy and language development
• Mental health and student wellness
• Performing arts
• Special education and adapted learning
• Early childhood education
• Student engagement and leadership
• Technology integration
• Bilingual and multilingual support

Eligibility:

• Teams of 2+ Leander ISD educators
• Collaboration across campuses, grade levels, or departments
• Projects must directly benefit Leander ISD students
• Can involve multiple schools and departments

Award Range:
$300-$5,000 per collaborative project (2025 awards ranged from $300 to $5,000)

Contact:

• Email: info@leeftx.org
• Phone: (512) 570-0027
• Mailing Address: P.O. Box 218, Leander, TX 78646-0218
• Website: leeftx.org

Application Process

Eligibility Requirements:

• Team-based applications (2+ educators)
• Educators from different campuses, grade levels, or departments preferred
• Collaborative design focused on student impact

Submission:

• Applications submitted through LEEF's online system
• Teams must demonstrate collaboration and cross-campus/departmental partnership

Required Components:
Typical applications include:

• Project title and description
• Team member names and roles
• Learning objectives and student impact
• Budget breakdown with itemized expenses
• How collaboration enhances the project
• Timeline for implementation
• Alignment with LISD goals

Timeline:

• Annual application cycle
• Announcement of winners in summer/early fall
• 2025 winners announced August 4, 2025

Note: For detailed application instructions, deadlines, and submission portal, contact LEEF directly or visit their website.