2026 PD Travel Grant Application

Fall 2026 Professional Development Travel Grant Application

All submissions are due at 11:59 p.m. on September 18, 2026
Contact Information

Cover Letter- This portion will NOT be shared with grant graders. The questions on the contact information page are designed strictly for various reporting efforts.
By clicking below, I confirm that my principal has reviewed the grant & certifies that this would be a good use of funds for our school based on our campus needs.
Principal Name

First NameLast Name
Approval Date

MonthDayYear
Date
Does your application or budget include your name, campus or any other identifiers. If yes, your Grant application will be disqualified.
Color Track
Campus
What is your position at your campus?
Please not Professional Development Grants are for certified teachers only.
Grant Type
Name of Applicant

First NameLast Name
Phone Number

Area CodePhone Number
E-mail
Are you enrolled in the LEAF Employee Giving program?
Date of Event
Event/Conference Title
Event Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
Total Dollar Amount of LEAF Travel Grant Request ( Up to $500.00)
Total anticipated registration & travel expense for event/conference participation:
How much of the total anticipated registration & expense will be paid by your personal funds?
How much of the total anticipated registration and expense will be paid by Lamar CISD?

Grant Information

This portion will be shared with grant graders. Please remember that you CANNOT put any information in this section that will identify your campus (Mascot, Campus Name, Track Color, etc).
Event Title
Conference/Event Overview- 45% Conference/ Event Overview- Provide a detailed description of the conference or staff development event you will be attending. Why did you choose to attend this particular event/session? *Please limit this session to 500 words or less. *

0/500
Anticipated Outcome- 45% How do you anticipate this event benefitting your classroom instruction? How will your participation impact other educators? * Please limit this session to 500 words or less. *

0/500

Itinerary/Budget- 10% Provide an itemization of cost & a detailed itinerary as it relates to your event.

Rows	Total Estimated Cost
Registration
Transportation- The reimbursement rate is $0.56 per mile.
Lodging
Meals- District rate is $36 per day or $18 per half day.
Other Anticipated Expenses

DateTime
By clicking below , I acknowledge that if awarded I must submit proof of registration prior to the check disbursement & complete and evaluation form (to be provided by the Foundation) upon return.
Applicant Signature
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Fall 2026 Professional Development Travel Grant Application