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Giving Recognition for Outstanding Work

 The Northwestern Lehigh Educational Foundation (NWLEF) proudly launched the "GROW Grants" program in 2007 to empower and inspire teachers across the Northwestern Lehigh School District. GROW Grants fund innovative ideas and classroom projects that directly impact students’ learning experiences.


NWLEF believes that supporting teachers is the key to student success, which is why the GROW Grants program is at the heart of our mission. Each year, we allocate funding specifically to recognize outstanding teachers and help them bring creative, impactful projects to life in their classrooms—projects that go beyond the standard school budget.


By investing in our educators’ visionary ideas, we’re creating daily opportunities for students to engage, learn, and thrive.


2023-2024 Recipients

  • Nicole Zimmerman - Tigers Den
  • Stacie Schafer - Aging Simulation Lab
  • Casey Coombs - Classroom Inclusion
  • Tracy Heffelfinger - Student-Centered Growth Opportunities 
  • Kelsey Schultz - Calming Corner/Welcoming Office 
  • Christopher J. Klein - Effective Heart Rate & Step Monitors
  • Melissa Kerschner - Teamwork + Problem Solving

2023-24 Annual Report Card (pdf)

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What projects are eligible?

In addition to fulfilling the NWLEF mission, proposed projects should:

In addition to fulfilling the NWLEF mission, proposed projects should:

  • All projects which fulfill our mission are eligible. 
  • 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.

In addition to fulfilling the NWLEF mission, proposed projects should:

In addition to fulfilling the NWLEF mission, proposed projects should:

In addition to fulfilling the NWLEF mission, proposed projects should:

  •  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.


Application Timeline

Application Timeline

Application Timeline



  • December 2024 - Application Opens
  • February 14, 2025 - Cut-off for Spring 2025 Awards
  • March 31, 2025 - Award Notification
  • September 15, 2025 - Cut-off for Fall 2025 Awards/Application Closes for 2025
  • October 31, 2025 - Award Notification


Application Process

Application Timeline

Application Timeline

  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. 
    1. General Application
    2. Application for FLEXIBLE SEATING 
  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 teacherminigrant@nwlef.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 teacherminigrant@nwlef.org

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