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North Little Rock Public Education Foundation

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The North Little Rock Public Education Foundation (NLRPEF) is a community-based, non-profit organization dedicated to improving our local public schools.  We work with but are independent of, the North Little Rock School District.  We believe there is a definite connection between the economic viability of our community and the quality of schools. 

Donations

The North Little Rock Public Education Foundation is dedicated to enriching the educational experience for students in our community. Through scholarships, classroom grants, and innovative programs, we provide vital resources to ensure every student has the opportunity to succeed.

Your generosity can make a difference! Every donation helps us create brighter futures for North Little Rock students.

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💵 Cash App: https://cash.app/$NLRPEF

Your support fuels educational excellence and opens doors for the next generation. Thank you for investing in our students!

Esther Crawford &

Emmogene Wetherington

Innovative Grants

Sponsored by the North Little Rock Public Education Foundation

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The North Little Rock Public Education Foundation is proud to support innovative teaching and learning through the Esther Crawford & Emmogene Wetherington Innovative Grants.

Named in honor of two remarkable educators whose dedication has left a lasting legacy in North Little Rock schools, these grants are designed to empower educators with the resources they need to bring creative, student-centered ideas to life.

Whether you're an individual educator with a unique classroom innovation or a team of educators collaborating on a larger initiative, we encourage you to apply.

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Grant Opportunities

Mini/Individual Grants

  • Awarded up to $500

  • Designed for individual teachers implementing innovative classroom projects

Collaborative/Team Grants

  • Awarded up to $1,000

  • Designed for teams of educators working together on a shared innovative project

Projects should focus on innovative teaching techniques that improve academic achievement through engaging, student-centered, and meaningful learning experiences. Preference will be given to projects that create a lasting impact beyond a single event or school year.

 

Please note that requests for clubs, transportation, field trips, or clothing merchandise are not eligible for funding.

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Important Dates

  • Applications Open: Monday, August 3, 2026

  • Application Deadline: Friday, September 18, 2026

  • Grant Review Meeting: Friday, September 25, 2026

  • Recipients Notified: Friday, October 2, 2026

  • Mid-Year Status Report Due: Friday, January 15, 2027

  • Final Grant Report Due: Friday, April 30, 2027
     

Before You Apply

Before submitting your application, please:

  • Notify your principal and/or supervisor that no other funding source is available for your proposed project.

  • Ensure every member listed on a collaborative grant actively participates in developing and implementing the project.

  • Complete every section of the online application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

  • After submitting your application, email a copy of your proposal to your building principal to complete the submission process.
     

Questions? Please visit our Contact Us page, and a Foundation representative will respond as soon as possible.

When your proposal is ready, click the button below to begin your application and help bring your innovative ideas to life for North Little Rock students.

Our Services

Our Projects

Our mission is to improve academic achievement for students in the North Little Rock schools through community support. We meet this goal through the following projects. 

Academic Signing Day

Since the Spring of 2006, the NLRPEF has hosted an Academic Signing Day in May. At this event graduating high school seniors with commendable GPAs and receiving large scholarships are recognized.

"Intro to Spanish" Pilot Project

The goal of this project is to provide the elementary students of NLRSD the opportunity to learn Spanish and equip those students with the resources needed to graduate.

"Homegrown" Professional Development

This project serves as an opportunity for the teachers who receive Innovative Teaching Grants to share their ideas with other teachers in the district. 

Innovative Teaching Grants

NLRPEF has supported a variety of learning initiatives to enhance classroom instruction. These grants have provided over $185,000 in additional funds to classroom teachers of NLRSD.

Contact Us

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 Address. PO BOX 95165 North Little Rock, AR 72190

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