LEA FOUNDATION CERTIFICATED PROFESSIONAL GRANT

CRITERIA AND INFORMATION

PURPOSE:  The Lincoln Education Association Foundation (LEAF) is offering four grants in the
amount of $250 each for certificated professionals to use in the classroom for special projects, to
provide assistance for speakers and field trips, and other creative endeavors.   The LEA Grant is an
LEA member funded program open to all active LEA certificated members.

AWARDING OF GRANTS:  Two grants (one elementary and one secondary) will be awarded each
semester. The grants must be used within one complete semester after the awarding of the grant.  
For example, if the grant was awarded in April, 2008, the recipient would have until January, 2009, to
use the award for the intended purpose of the application.  By January the recipient must complete a
report, including pictures or artifacts showing the use of the funds.   If the project is not completed, the
recipient must return the $250 to the LEA Foundation.

ELIGIBILITY:  In order to be eligible for designation as an LEA Certificated Professional Grant
applicant, a person must:
1.  be an LEA member (certificated),
2.  not have been a LEA Grant recipient the previous year,
3.  meet all application requirements including a statement of intent, and
4.  agree to submit a summary of accomplishments or activities stating how the grant was used to
LEAF.  If a summary of accomplishments or activities is not submitted, the recipient must return the
$250 to the LEAF.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  March 30

Applications may be obtained from links below or

The completed application may also be sent to:
LEAF Certificated Professional Grant Committee, 4920 Normal Blvd., Lincoln, NE  68506
or through School Mail, LEAF Certificated Professional Grant Committee, LEA Office (no box #
needed).
Certificated Professional Grant Application (Word Document Version)
Certificated Professional Grant Application (PDF Version)
Certificated Professional Grant Information (PDF Format)
LEA FOUNDATION CATASTROPHIC ASSISTANCE GRANT

CRITERIA AND INFORMATION

PURPOSE:  The LEA Foundation (LEAF) was established to support members of the Lincoln
Education Association through distribution of scholarships to current members and future teachers.   
LEAF also was established to provide philanthropic support to members in catastrophic need.

With our members’ support and fundraising efforts, we are now able to offer monetary support on an
application basis to aid members who are facing a catastrophic situation.  

Applications will be reviewed by a committee of LEAF Board members and a determination of need
will be made.  The committee will meet four times a year and award monetary assistance up to $250
per approved request.

USE OF THE ASSISTANCE:  The LEA Foundation Catastrophic Assistance may be used for needs that
have occurred because of some catastrophic event in a member’s life.  

ELIGIBILITY:  In order to apply for LEA Foundation Catastrophic Assistance:

1. The nominee must be an LEA member (certificated or classified)
2.  Another individual may nominate the LEA member for assistance.  The LEA member may self-
nominate.
3.  The nominator must complete the statement of need describing the nominee’s situation and how
the assistance will help.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  March 1, 2008 and May 1, 2008.
Assistance will be given approximately March 15 and May 15, 2008

Applications may be obtained from links below or

The completed application may also be sent to:
LEAF Catastrophic Assistance Committee, 4920 Normal Blvd., Lincoln, NE  68506
or through School Mail, LEAF Catastrophic Assistance Committee, LEA Office (no box # needed).
Catastrophic Assistance Grant Application (Word Document Version)
Catastrophic Assistance Grant Application (PDF Version)
Catastrophic Assistance Grant Information (PDF)