Teacher Grants
Great classroom ideas, funded by our community.
Every year, LPOSD teachers propose projects that go beyond what the state budget covers. PAFE funds the best of them, and every school in the district has received grants.
886
teacher grants awarded since 2003
$2.2M+
invested in LPOSD classrooms
Every school
in the district has received a PAFE grant
How teacher grants work
PAFE funds what teachers and the district identify as needed. We don’t impose donor priorities on classrooms.
1. Teachers apply
Any LPOSD educator can propose a project that enriches learning: new equipment, hands-on programs, field experiences and more.
2. Proposals are reviewed
Applications are scored against published award criteria for student impact, innovation and sustainability.
3. Grants are awarded
Winners are celebrated at our annual teacher grant awards celebration, a community tradition since 2003.
4. Results are shared
Teachers report back on what students learned, so donors can see exactly what their gifts made possible.
Recent grants in action
Residential carpentry at Sandpoint High
Hands-on building skills for 100+ students, preparing them for careers in the trades.
Collaborative math classrooms
Classroom tools and training that help students work through math problems together.
[Elementary grant title]
[One-sentence description and school name from the 2025 grant awards list.]
Apply for a PAFE grant
Have an idea that would make learning come alive for your students? We want to hear it. Review the guidelines, then submit your application before the deadline.
- Deadline: [Application deadline]
- Eligibility: All Lake Pend Oreille School District educators
- Awards announced: [Month] at the annual celebration
Help us say yes to more great ideas.
Teachers request more than we can fund each year. Your gift — monthly or once — goes 100% to classroom grants and initiatives.
