L.E.A.F.

Established in 2000 to benefit the students of Lamar CISD, this 501(c)(3) non-profit organization is governed by a volunteer board of directors that includes local business, industry, and community leaders. The Lamar Educational Awards Foundation (L.E.A.F) will provide funds beyond the normal operating budget for educational programs and activities for students and staff.

Upcoming LEAF Events

2022-2023 Grant & Scholarship Application Dates

Teacher / School Grants - Applications open September 1^,2022 & close November 18, 2022. Grants will be awarded February 17, 2023.
Principal Grants - Applications open February 14, 2023 & close March 21, 2023. Click HERE to apply.
Teacher Summer Travel Grants - Applications open February 24. 2023 & close March 31, 2023. Click HERE to apply.
2023 General LEAF Student Scholarships- Applications open March 20 and closes April 27, 2023.

2023 LEAF District Employee Scholarship Applications open March 20 & close April 27, 2023

Note: All applications should be submitted electronically using our online application. Paper applications will not be accepted.

LEAF 2023 District Employee Scholarships - New!

Scholarship Overview

View 2023 LEAF District Employee Scholarships HERE

Printable Applications - FOR REFERENCE PURPOSES ONLY.

Printable Paraprofessional LEAF Scholarship Application for your personal use only HERE
Printable SPED Application for your personal use only HERE

Application Links

Submit your 2023 Paraprofessional LEAF Scholarship Application HERE
Submit your 2023 LEAF SPED Education Scholarship Application HERE

Note: All applications should be submitted electronically using our online application. Paper applications will not be accepted.

LEAF 2023 General Student Scholarships - New!

Scholarship Overview

View 2023 LEAF Student Scholarship Opportunities Flyer HERE

Printable Applications - FOR REFERENCE PURPOSES ONLY.

Printable application for your personal use only. HERE

Application Links

Submit your 2023 General LEAF Scholarship Application HERE

Note: All applications should be submitted electronically using our online application. Paper applications will not be accepted.

2022-2023 Grant Reference Materials – Please note that these documents are for reference and drafting purposes only. You must submit your draft to your principal for review/approval; however, you must use the appropriate link below to submit the application for review/grading.

Grant Reference Materials:

Technology Price List
2022-For Reference LEAF Travel Grant Application & Rubric
2022 For Reference LEAF Grant Application & Rubric
2022-2023 All Things LEAF Grants- Anything & Everything you need to know about formatting, guidelines & terms.
2022-2023 - Grant Budget Form — Please use the following form to list all items needed for your grant. You may attach this spread sheet & a combined pdf of any pictures, quotes, etc.

Become a Friend of the Foundation

Interested in becoming a Friend of the Foundation? Click HERE to enroll in the Employee Partner Program!

LEAF in Action Photos - #LEAFinAction

We need your help telling our story. Please share your “Grant in Action” photos HERE for a chance to be featured on our social media accounts and grant review reports! Don’t forget to add the hashtag #LEAFinAction when posting.