Innovation in Education Grant (Paul Ruth Innovation in Education Grant)

Innovation in Education Grant

Alternate Name: Paul Ruth Innovation in Education Grant

The Innovation in Education Grant fuels bold, creative projects that help students grow. Grants are open to all full-time PreK–12 teachers in Lafourche Parish, as well as school clubs and club sponsors. There is no limit to the number of applications that may be submitted from each public school within the parish.

Annual Funding: $50,000 for 2025-2026 school year

Geographic Scope: Lafourche Parish, Louisiana

Eligibility:

• Full-time Lafourche Parish School District teachers
• School clubs and club sponsors
• Multiple submissions allowed per school
• No limit on number of applications per public school

Focus Areas: The foundation is looking for:

• Innovation: Not just new technology, but new thinking
• Collaboration: Projects that involve coworkers, parents, or community
• Sustainability: Ideas that live beyond the grant funding period

Selection Process:

• All applications reviewed anonymously by a panel of community leaders and former educators
• Final decisions made by the LEF Board Grants Committee

How to Apply

1. Visit the application portal: Click "Apply for the Grant Here" or "Apply Now" on the Innovation in Education Grant webpage
2. Submit your proposal:
   • Describe your innovative project idea
   • Explain how it demonstrates innovation (new thinking, not just new technology)
   • Detail collaboration elements (involving coworkers, parents, or community)
   • Outline sustainability plan (how the project will continue beyond grant funding)
3. Review process:
   • Applications reviewed anonymously by a panel of community leaders and former educators
   • Final decisions made by the LEF Board Grants Committee

Key Evaluation Criteria:

• Innovation in approach
• Collaboration and community involvement
• Sustainability and long-term impact
• Benefit to students