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

November 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)

Typical awards support international travel; over $200,000 awarded since 1999.

Supports Licking County educators’ international travel to enhance classroom learning and professional growth.

--- ## Description The Tibbie Leslie Travel Grants, established by Elizabeth Randolph Leslie through the Licking County Foundation, provide funding for Licking County educators to pursue international travel opportunities. The goal is to help educators broaden their professional knowledge, experience diverse cultures, and bring enriched learning experiences back to their classrooms. Since its inception in 1999, the fund has enabled more than 100 trips, fostering both personal and professional growth for local educators. --- ## Due Dates - November 2026 (anticipated/projected full application deadline) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Over $200,000 has been awarded since 1999, supporting more than 100 educator travel experiences. - Typical grants cover international travel expenses. - The exact amount per award varies depending on the proposed travel and available funds. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be educators based in Licking County, Ohio. - The grant supports international travel aimed at professional development in the applicant’s field of interest. - Applicants must describe how their travel experiences will be incorporated into their classroom curriculum. - Antarctica is the only continent not yet visited by a Tibbie Leslie grant recipient (as of May 2025). --- ## Application Process - Applications are typically submitted online through the [Licking County Foundation’s Tibbie Leslie Travel Grants page](https://www.thelcfoundation.org/grants/tibbie.html). - Applicants must outline their intended travel, professional development goals, and plans for integrating travel experiences into classroom instruction. - Notification of funding decisions is generally made at the end of January following the application deadline. --- ## Additional Information - The grant honors Elizabeth “Tibbie” Leslie’s passion for travel, education, and lifelong learning. - The fund is intended to inspire educators to broaden their horizons and positively impact their students through global experiences. --- ## External Links - [Tibbie Leslie Travel Grants Program Page](https://www.thelcfoundation.org/grants/tibbie.html) - [Licking County Foundation Grants Overview](https://www.thelcfoundation.org/grants/our-grant-programs/grant-overview.html) --- ## Contact Information | Type | Details | |--------------|-------------------------------------------------------------| | Phone | 740-349-3863 | | Contact Page | [LCF Contact Form](https://www.thelcfoundation.org/contact-us) | ---

Tibbie Leslie Travel Grants - Licking County Foundation

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