LEEF grants offer many benefits
To date, LEEF has funded sixteen grant cycles, totaling over one million dollars. These grants benefit a broad spectrum of items - computer software and hardware, musical instruments, academic programs and materials, foreign language training, teacher training, and more.
LEEF is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to create and maintain a fund for the benefit of Longmeadow Public School students. This fund provides grants, beyond the tax-supported budget, for innovative education and enrichment programs. This allows LEEF to fund innovative educational projects outside of the normal school budget, including but not limited to (i) consultants, guest speakers, artists and performers, (ii) tuition and training related to teacher projects (including professional development); and (iii) equipment, materials, supplies required for specific projects.
Money Given Out by LEEF Grants to Date by Year
2002 - $55,087
2003 - $49,758
2004 - $51,619
2005 - $102,433
2006 - $119,151
2007 - $94,635
2008 - $88,157
2009 - $120,121
2010 - $74,982
2011 - $65,111
2012 - $50,664
2013 - $103,503
2014 - $89,833
2015 - $70,298
2016 - $63,498
2017 - $71,271
2018 - $70,715
2019 - $71,350
2020 - $53,940
Total Granted to Date - $1,466,126
