Funding Amount

Up to $50,000

Deadline

May 31, 2026

53 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

ELEEF Endowment Grant

Funder: East Longmeadow Educational Endowment Fund, Inc. (ELEEF)

Geographic Scope: East Longmeadow public school system, Massachusetts

Overview: Annual grant program providing funding to teachers in the East Longmeadow public school system for educational programs and materials not covered in the school budget.

    Focus Areas

    The program funds a wide range of educational initiatives including:
  • Robotics programs at all grade levels
  • iPad learning labs
  • Smart boards and document cameras
  • 3D printers
  • Listening centers and storyboard sets for reading
  • Computers and software
  • Scientific equipment (microscopes, telescopes)
  • Math games and educational materials
  • Career planning and guidance materials
  • Music theory programs
  • Classical literature resources
  • Chemistry and biology equipment
  • Library resources
  • TV studio editing equipment

    Eligibility

  • Applicants: Teachers in East Longmeadow public school system
  • Requirement: Principal approval required
  • Requirement: Superintendent signature required on all impact grant applications

Evaluation Criteria

Grants are evaluated based on: 1. Broad Impact: Program should impact a broad number of students 2. Long-lasting Value: Educational enrichment should be long-lasting 3. Institutional Commitment: School system must be committed to maintaining the program 4. Budget Justification: Program/materials would not normally be funded through annual school budget 5. No Recurring Costs: Renewable and licensing fees will not be funded 6. No Athletic Equipment: Athletic equipment is not eligible for funding

    What They Don't Fund

  • Renewable or licensing fees
  • Athletic equipment
  • Programs/materials normally covered in school budget

Contact

Website: eleef.org

Background

ELEEF has been funding educational programs since 1996. Historical grant information available for periods: 1996-2010, 2011-2013, 2014-2017, and 2018-2019.

How to Apply

Application Process

Deadline: May 31, 2026

Required Application Form Fields

#### Applicant Information
1. First Name
2. Last Name
3. Phone
4. Email
5. School
6. Subject Taught
7. Grades
8. Mailing Address (Street, Suite, City, State, Zipcode)

#### Project Details

1. Project Description: Explain the value of the project to your students

2. Timeframe: Describe how long the project will have an impact on your students

3. Project Breadth: How many students will be impacted by the project?

4. Project Outcome:
- How will you assess the impact of the project?
- What are the goals, objectives, and hoped-for outcome of the project?

5. Project Budget: What is needed for the project?
- Include types, quantities, and full costs
- Identify potential sources of needed materials or resources

6. Alternate Funding: What other funds may be available to you for the project?

Required Approvals

  • Confirmation: You must attest that the grant application has been approved by your school principal
  • Superintendent Signature: All impact grant applications require a signature from the Superintendent

Application Instructions

Provide as much detail as needed to support a solid understanding of your request, including ideas, goals, and objectives of the request, as well as any required supplies, resources, or materials needed to facilitate the project or program.

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

k-12-schoolsteachersstem-educationacademic-enrichment

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