Foundation for LPS Educator Awards
Funding Amount
Individual monetary prizes (specific amounts not specified)
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
Overview
Geographic Scope: Lincoln Public Schools (LPS), Nebraska
Every year, the Foundation for LPS awards talented and passionate Lincoln Public Schools professionals in a variety of academic, multicultural, and leadership areas who are an inspiration to their schools and the Lincoln community.
Award Types: Multiple awards in various categories including:
- Academic excellence
- Multicultural initiatives
- Leadership
Award Details: Each individual recipient is granted a monetary prize to further their professional and personal development.
Funding: These awards are made possible by generous contributions from private donors.
Contact Information:
- Phone: 402.436.1612
- Mailing Address: LPS District Office, 5905 O Street, Lincoln, NE 68510
Website Resources: Information about each award and past recipients (2023-2025) available on foundation website
What The Foundation for Lincoln Public Schools actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 6
- Total given
- $3.6M
- Median grant
- $52K
- Range
- $5,182–$3.18M
- By dollars: Nebraska 91%, Minnesota <1%, Illinois <1%. Top recipient cities: Lincoln, NE; Minneapolis, MN.
Example grants
Lincoln Public Schools · Lincoln, NE
$3.18M
Various Grants 5000
$297K
B & R Stores Inc · Lincoln, NE
Student family assis
$59K
Lincoln Electric System · Lincoln, NE
Student family assis
$44K
Xperitas · Minneapolis, MN
$12K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- K-12 schools
- Teachers
- Teacher development
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