teacher mini-grants

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• All projects which fulfill our mission are eligible. www.nwlef.org
• Priority will be given to projects which are innovative in nature and represent a fundamental advance in the manner in which curriculum is taught.
• Grant funds designated for approved project should be used for educational materials and supplies that are not consumable.
• Any equipment purchased through this grant becomes the property of the Northwestern Lehigh School District.
• All teachers receiving grants are expected to acknowledge the NWLEF on their teacher website and provide a link to our Foundation site.

•  Provide a significant and defined benefit to the students;
• Represent a new (or the rethinking of an existing) educational initiative;
• Have potential for replication or dissemination among teachers and/or schools;
• Be outside the normal budget or planning considerations;
• Projects might also explore use and integration of new technologies, expand student experiential learning opportunities, and/or engage families and/or communities in education.

The NWLEF believes that the success of the Teacher Mini-Grant Program is core to our success as an organization — we want to impact students on a daily basis and the best way to do that is through our teachers. 

At this time the Foundation has prioritized funding necessary initiatives to support online and hybrid learning. We are looking forward to opening up the teacher mini-grant program again soon. 

1.  Talk with your building administrator about your application idea(s).
2. In reviewing items to be purchased, search for or negotiate best price with approved District vendors. Please be aware of application timeline and consider anticipated item costs (including shipping) at time of application approvals when formulating your project budget. Be sure to utilize your building and district resources as needed to understand prices.
3. Complete the online application. Answers are required to all questions. 
4. Include links to websites with further information about items you are looking to purchase. If you need to send additional information, please scan documents and send to NWLEF-Allocations@nwlehighsd.org.
5. If your application is for a program that may need additional funding after this initial grant, you will need to request an email from your Principal indicating their financial/budget support of the program after the initial grant period. This email should be sent to NWLEF-Allocations@nwlehighsd.org.