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

March 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)

Typical award supports international travel; over $250,000 awarded since 1999; individual award size not specified.

Supports Licking County educators seeking international travel to enrich classroom teaching with global experiences.

--- ## Description The Tibbie Leslie Travel Grants are designed to help educators in Licking County, Ohio, gain international experience and broaden their knowledge in their chosen fields. Established by Elizabeth Randolph Leslie, a dedicated educator and world traveler, the grant aims to enable teachers to bring global perspectives and firsthand experiences back to their classrooms. Recipients are expected to integrate their travel learnings into their curriculum, thereby enriching the educational environment for local students. Since 1999, the program has supported over 100 trips with more than $250,000 in total grants awarded. --- ## Due Dates - March 2026 (anticipated/projected full application deadline) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - The total fund has awarded over $250,000 since inception, supporting more than 100 educator trips. - Individual grant amounts are not specified publicly; awards typically cover significant international travel expenses for educators. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be educators currently employed in Licking County, Ohio. - The grant is intended for international travel that directly relates to the applicant’s field of teaching. - Applicants must propose how their travel experiences will be incorporated into classroom curriculum. - There are no subject or destination restrictions, aside from the requirement that travel is international and relevant to the applicant’s educational field. --- ## Application Process - Applications are submitted online via the [Licking County Foundation Tibbie Leslie Travel Grants page](https://www.thelcfoundation.org/grants/tibbie.html). - Required materials typically include: - Details of the proposed international travel and its relevance to the educator’s field. - A plan for integrating travel experiences into classroom curriculum. - The application window for the next cycle is projected to open by January 30, 2026, with a full application deadline in March 2026. - Notification of results is typically by the end of January following the application period. --- ## Additional Information - The grant is open to all fields and destinations, provided the travel is international and enhances the educator’s professional growth. - Antarctica is the only continent not yet visited by a recipient, highlighting the program’s openness to diverse destinations. - Recipients are expected to share their experiences with their students and school communities. --- ## 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) - [Licking County Foundation Home](https://www.thelcfoundation.org) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Details | |------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------| | Licking County Foundation | 30 North Second Street, Newark, OH 43055 | | Phone | 740-349-3863 | | Contact Page | [Contact the Foundation](https://www.thelcfoundation.org/contact-us) | ---

Tibbie Leslie Travel Grants

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