The Junior League of Las Vegas is currently accepting applications for its Education Grant Program, which has been supporting educational initiatives in Southern Nevada for over 30 years. This program aims to provide funding to enhance educational experiences for students in grades K-12 across accredited institutions in Clark, Esmeralda, Lincoln, and Nye counties. The grants are designed to support specific projects that directly benefit students, with funding amounts varying based on the grade level of the students involved.

The purpose of the Education Grant Program is to foster educational development and innovation within the classroom setting. The program encourages educators to propose projects that will enrich the learning environment and provide meaningful educational experiences for their students. The grants are intended to support projects that start after January 1, 2025, and must be completed by April 11, 2025. Additionally, all funds must be expended by March 28, 2025, with original receipts required for reimbursement.

Funding for the grants is capped at $1,500 for projects involving students in grades 6-12 and $1,000 for projects involving students in grades K-5. However, it is important to note that grant funds cannot be used for certain expenses, including food purchases, field trips, larger project funding, speaker fees, substitute teacher payments, conference fees, general classroom supplies unrelated to the proposed project, or teacher compensation for implementing the grant.

Eligibility for the Education Grant Program is limited to educators working in accredited K-12 institutions in Nevada, including public, private, and charter schools. Each educator is allowed to submit only one grant proposal, and duplicate submissions from educators at the same school for the same project will not be considered. If an educator receives funding from another organization for the same project, they are required to decline the JLLV funds to allow for other projects to be funded.

Applications must be submitted through the designated online form, and any submissions that include hyperlinks or do not meet the outlined criteria may be disqualified. The deadline for grant submissions is September 27, 2024. It is crucial for applicants to ensure that their proposals are complete and adhere to the guidelines provided by the Junior League of Las Vegas.

The evaluation of grant applications will be based on specific criteria set forth by the Junior League, although detailed evaluation criteria have not been explicitly stated in the available information. Interested applicants are encouraged to reach out to the Junior League of Las Vegas for any clarifications or additional information regarding the application process. For further details, potential applicants can visit the Junior League of Las Vegas website or contact them directly via email or phone.