[Licking County Foundation](https://www.thelcfoundation.org)

November 30, 2025 (2026 grant cycle)

No fixed amount; over $200,000 total awarded since 1999, supporting 100+ educator trips.

Supports Licking County educators in funding international travel to enrich classroom learning and promote global understanding.

--- ## Description The Tibbie Leslie Travel Grants, established by Elizabeth Randolph Leslie and administered by the Licking County Foundation, help educators in Licking County, Ohio, broaden their horizons through international travel. The program is designed to provide funding for teachers to gain new perspectives and experiences abroad, with the expectation that these experiences will be shared with students to enhance classroom learning. The grants honor Tibbie Leslie's legacy as an educator and world traveler, aiming to foster global understanding and adventurous learning among local teachers. --- ## Due Dates - Application deadline: November 30, 2025 (for travel in 2026) - Notification of awards: End of January 2026 --- ## Funding Amount - No set award amount per individual; funding is based on proposed travel and available resources. - Since 1999, over $200,000 has been awarded, supporting more than 100 educator trips. - Funding typically covers partial or full costs of international travel. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be educators in Licking County, Ohio. - Open to K-12 and post-secondary educators. - Applicants must propose an international travel experience that will broaden their knowledge or experience in their field. - Applications must include a plan for incorporating the travel experience into classroom curriculum. --- ## Application Process 1. **Create an Account:** Each educator must create an individual account via the [Licking County Foundation Grant Portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/sl/hWzbMS). - K-12 educators should use their school district as the Organization Name. - Post-secondary educators should use their institution as the Organization Name. 2. **Complete and Submit Application:** Fill out the online application form, detailing the proposed travel, its relevance to your teaching, and how you will integrate your experiences into classroom activities. 3. **Deadline:** Submit your application by November 30, 2025. 4. **Notification:** Award decisions will be communicated by the end of January 2026. --- ## Additional Information - The program encourages travel to any international destination; as of May 2025, Antarctica is the only continent not yet visited by a grant recipient. - Applicants are encouraged to be creative in their travel proposals and to demonstrate clear educational impact. --- ## External Links - [Tibbie Leslie Travel Grants Program Page](https://www.thelcfoundation.org/grants/tibbie.html) - [Licking County Foundation Grant Portal (Apply Here)](https://www.grantinterface.com/sl/hWzbMS) - [Licking County Foundation Main Grants Page](https://www.thelcfoundation.org/grants/) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Details | |------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Licking County Foundation | 30 North Second Street, Newark, OH 43055
Phone: 740-349-3863
[Contact Form](https://www.thelcfoundation.org/contact-us) | ---

Tibbie Leslie Travel Grants

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