The 2023 – 2024 Grant Cycle is currently OPEN!
The Lille Ruth Education and Development Grant provides first and second-year educators with grant funding to use for the purchase of the following:
- Professional Development (Related to the field of Education)
- Supplies for the Classroom
- Materials for the Classroom
- Technology for the Classroom
Important Dates
- Application Due: September 15, 2023
- Award Notification: September 30, 2023
- Application Due: February 16, 2024
- Award Notification: February 29, 2024
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicant must be a graduate of a Historically Black College or University.
- Applicant must be actively teaching in a public or charter school.
- Applicant must be in their first or second year teaching.
- Applicant must agree to participate in the LRED Mentoring Program for 1 year.
Document Required
- Completed Application
- Unofficial College Transcript
- Letter of Teaching Assignment for current year
- Letter of Recommendation
To Apply
Download the following application: Lille Ruth Education and Development Foundation Grant Application
All applications and required documents must be submitted by email to: connect@lillieruthed.org