At LEAF 742, we believe in empowering students, educators, and schools within District 742 by funding opportunities that inspire, support, and enhance education. Through the generous support of our community and the strength of our endowment funds, we award grants each year that help bring innovative ideas to life both inside and outside the classroom.
Two Endowment Funds, One Mission
LEAF 742 awards grants through two dedicated endowment funds:
📘 Academic Endowment Fund
Supporting creative, curriculum-enhancing academic initiatives that elevate learning across all grade levels. Past grants have funded technology upgrades, literacy programs, STEM projects, and classroom innovation.
🏅 Activities Endowment Fund
Helping students thrive through athletics, arts, and other extracurricular activities. This fund ensures all students can participate in extracurriculars regardless of financial background and supports programs that build leadership, belonging, teamwork, and school spirit.
Who Can Apply?
Grants are available to:
- District 742 educators
- Program coordinators
- Coaches and activity advisors
- School administrators
Whether you’re launching a new initiative or expanding an existing one, we want to help you make an impact.
confidence and leadership skills, and promote cooperation. Programs and activities which are creative and innovative will be viewed favorably, as will those which include parental and/or other adult involvement and which benefit the larger community.
Application Process
Our grant process is simple, transparent, and designed to make your great ideas possible. Applications are reviewed by our Grants Committee, and funding is awarded based on alignment with LEAF’s mission, innovation, student impact, and feasibility.
Learn more about how to apply here: https://leaf742.org/grants/forms-instructions/
Grant History
History of LEAF’s contributions to District 742 academic and activities programs.