New Teacher Grant Program

The Lafourche Education Foundation New Teacher Grant Program supports first-year teachers in Lafourche Parish by providing funds to stock and replenish essential classroom supplies. The program recognizes that new teachers face significant challenges setting up classrooms from scratch with limited resources.

Geographic Scope: Lafourche Parish, Louisiana

Eligibility:

• First-year PreK–12 public or charter school teachers in Lafourche Parish
• Must be directly involved in instruction of students
• Employment status verified through Lafourche Parish School District

Eligible Materials: Paper, pens, markers, crayons, storage bins, dry erase boards, calculators, and other classroom staples

Ineligible Purchases:

• Technology purchases are not eligible

Approved Vendors:

• KEM Supply
• Callais Office Supply
• No purchase orders required

Program Requirements:

• Grant recipients must agree to let LEF showcase their funded classroom project during the same school year
• Applications reviewed in the fall
• Notification of grant status by early October

2024 Impact:

• 44 New Teacher Grants Awarded
• $11,000+ Invested in Classrooms
• 100% Community Supported

How to Apply

1. Check eligibility:
   • Verify you are a first-year PreK–12 public or charter school teacher in Lafourche Parish
   • Ensure you are directly involved in student instruction
2. Submit application:
   • Complete and submit application form (timeline: applications reviewed in fall)
   • Employment status will be verified through Lafourche Parish School District
3. Receive notification:
   • Grant status notification sent by early October
4. If awarded:
   • Full purchasing instructions provided to grant winners
   • Must agree to allow LEF to showcase your funded classroom project during the school year
   • Make purchases from approved vendors (KEM Supply or Callais Office Supply)
   • No purchase orders required

Timeline:

• Application deadline: Fall (specific date not provided)
• Notification: Early October