LV FUND Grant Process

Applications for the LV Fund are now OPEN

The LV Fund Grant provides schools and nonprofit organizations with materials and support to establish educational programs that brings learning to life.

Who can apply?
Eligibility is simple! Faculty and students who are part of the Locust Valley School System are eligible to apply.

What is the LV Fund Grant?
The Locust Valley Grant helps bring ideas to Locust Valley campuses, giving students meaningful opportunities to explore learning through initiatives that fall outside the scope of the school budget, ensuring students have access to opportunities that might not otherwise be possible. These programs are designed to strengthen our premier school district, recognized for its commitment to excellence in education and passion for learning.

How It Works

All current faculty members and students within the Locust Valley Central School District are eligible to apply for grants through the Locust Valley Fund. The Locust Valley Fund is committed to supporting diverse perspectives and inclusive educational opportunities that foster belonging for every student across our district.

Application Window

  • Opens: October 15, 2026

  • Closes: December 15, 2026

  • Notifications: Grant recipients will be announced in Spring 2027.

Application & Review Process

  1. Submit Your Application: Complete and submit the form below. Please ensure your proposal includes a detailed, itemized cost estimate and a realistic implementation timeline. (Note: Student applicants under the age of 18 must have parental/guardian permission to apply.)

  2. Demonstrate Educational Impact: Include relevant data, research, or rationale illustrating how your project enhances student engagement, academic growth, and/or cultural representation and inclusion within our schools.

  3. Board Evaluation: Applications are delivered directly to the Locust Valley Fund Board for review. Board members may reach out for additional details or invite you to present your project.

Collaboration We strongly encourage cross-grade and interdisciplinary collaboration among faculty members and students to maximize project scope and benefit our broader school community.

Need an idea or inspiration?

Hands-on STEM or Sensory Exploration

  • Weather Station

  • Story-based STEM kits

  • Audio Book station

  • Book Creating Lab

  • Flexible seating

Emerging Tech-Hands-on Engineering

  • 3D printing lab

  • Podcast Booth

  • Vertical Farming system

  • Financial Literary

  • Archive Project

School Culture

  • Faculty wellness corner

  • Faculty book club/study

  • Micro-grants to establish new programs

  • Build a thinking classroom

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The Locust Valley Fund is committed to fostering equal opportunity, equity, and inclusion in all of its grantmaking, programs, and operations. The Fund does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

All eligible students and faculty members are encouraged to apply for and participate in funding opportunities without barrier or bias. Reasonable accommodations are provided upon request to ensure full access for individuals with disabilities.