JACKSON, Tenn. (October 22, 2024) – Leaders Education Foundation, a non-profit 5019c3, hosted a ceremony at Union University awarding $35,000 to West Tennessee educators through the L.E.A.D.S. Educator Grant program.
The L.E.A.D.S Grant program awards grants to local educators whose initiatives empower students to Learn, Experience, Advocate, Dream, and Serve. To be eligible for these grants, educators were required to be in public and private K-12 schools, Technical Schools, University, and Colleges in West Tennessee.
“I’m excited to see how these grants will make an impact in the lives of educators and their students across West Tennessee,” said Leigh Anne Bentley, President of Leaders Education Foundation. “We are blessed to live in a community with educators who are willing to give their time, resources, and lives to empowering our future workforce and leaders. It is a joy to come alongside these educators in helping them to excel in their mission to serve their students.”
Twenty-five Classroom Grant recipients were given $1,000 each by submitting a video highlighting their idea, vision, or project that was voted on by the public on the Foundation’s Facebook page. Since they are encouraged to pour the money back into their classrooms, they will be able to use these funds towards needs they have for their students, such as new books, school-wide projects, or a STEM initiative. Five educators received $1,000 in Professional Development Grants to use for their growth in pursuing a certification, taking a development class, or another educational opportunity. The ten Teacher Appreciation Grant were nominated by their principal or school administrator, and they received $500. These leaders can use this money to purchase classroom supplies, materials, equipment, or goodies to celebrate other teachers or staff.
Recipients of the L.E.A.D.S Grants include:
To learn how to apply for L.E.A.D.S. Grants in the future, visit leadersgives.org/grants. Become a supporter of Leaders Education Foundation to empower educators and students in our community by visiting leadersgives.org.
About Leaders Education Foundation
Leaders Education Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization established in 2019 and based in Jackson, Tenn. The Foundation allows community-minded citizens, members, and organizations to unite to make lives better together. It invests in its community through scholarships, grants, and additional resources that provide educational opportunities and promote workforce development, lifelong learning, and training for students, teachers, and its community. For more information about Leaders Education Foundation or to become a member to Give Forward, please visit leadersgives.org.