Leaders Education Foundation (Leaders Credit Union)
L.E.A.D.S. Educator Grants (West Tennessee)
A credit union foundation's $500 to $1,000 grants for West Tennessee teachers at public or private schools, for classroom projects, teacher appreciation or training. Applications open each July.
- Amount
- $1,000 classroom project; up to $500 teacher appreciation; $1,000 professional development
- Can a for-profit school apply?
- Unclear: ask the funder
- Deadline
- Next round not posted
- Who this fits
- Private school · MicroschoolTeachers and school staff at public and private K-12 schools in West Tennessee. A microschool fits if it is a private K-12 school. Money is paid to the school. Homeschool co-ops are not named.Religious schools: not stated, ask the funder
- New schools
- Not stated for new schools
- Where
- Tennessee only, local area
- Last checked
- Oct 28, 2026on leadersgives.org
Unconfirmed: check with the funder
We couldn’t confirm these on an official page. Treat them as open questions, not facts.
- 2027 application dates
- Which counties count as West Tennessee
- Whether religious schools or for-profit schools are treated differently
What to do now
- Step 1: Watch the page in July 2027 for the application
- Step 2: Pick the grant type: classroom project, teacher appreciation or professional development
- Step 3: Get written photo consent from anyone shown in your photos or video
- Step 4: Apply before the September deadline (September 7 in 2026)
- Step 5: Share your entry during the Facebook voting week (classroom grants)
Funders change their requirements. Check the official page before you apply. Getting ready? See what funders usually ask for.
Who can apply
“This includes public and private K-12 schools, Technical Schools, Universities and Colleges in West Tennessee unless otherwise noted”
An educator or school-based professional applies; the grant is paid to the school and must be used as described. Foundation membership is not required (the page doesn't say anything about credit union membership). Classroom grants include a public Facebook vote. Applicants agree their photos and names can be used in the foundation's promotion. The page does not list which counties count as West Tennessee.
- Educator or school-based professional at a K-12 school in West Tennessee
- Complete application (missing items can disqualify)
- Consent to promotional use of photos and names
- Classroom grants: public Facebook voting round
Timing
Applications open each year in July. In 2026 they ran July 20 to September 7, with winners announced in early October. The 2027 dates are not posted yet.