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

November 2, 2026 (Full application deadline for 2027 cycle)

Typical grants cover international travel costs; over $250,000 awarded since 1999. Individual award size varies.

Supports Licking County educators in pursuing international travel to enhance professional growth and enrich classroom learning.

--- ## Description The Tibbie Leslie Travel Grants, established in memory of Elizabeth Randolph Leslie, are designed to help educators from Licking County, Ohio, broaden their professional experience and knowledge through international travel. Since 1999, these grants have enabled more than 125 educational trips, allowing teachers to bring global perspectives and experiences back to their classrooms. Applicants are expected to describe how their travel experiences will be incorporated into their curriculum, fostering global awareness and educational enrichment for local students. --- ## Due Dates - Applications for the 2027 Tibbie Leslie Travel Grant open January 30, 2026, and are due by 5:00 PM on November 2, 2026. - Applicants will be notified at the end of January 2027. --- ## Funding Amount - The fund has awarded over $250,000 since 1999 to support more than 125 educator excursions. - Typical grant amounts are not explicitly stated, but awards generally cover international travel expenses for one educator per trip. - Funding is intended to support travel that directly enhances the educator’s professional development and classroom curriculum. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be educators currently employed in Licking County, Ohio. - Both K-12 and post-secondary educators are eligible. - Applicants must propose international travel that broadens their professional knowledge in their field. - Proposals must detail how the travel experience will be integrated into classroom curricula. - There are no restrictions on subject area or specific destinations, aside from the requirement that travel be international. --- ## Application Process - Applications are submitted online via the [Licking County Foundation's Grant Portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/sl/02yo2K). - First-time applicants must create an account; use your school district or institution as the Organization Name. - Each educator must apply individually, even if others from the same institution have applied previously. - Application materials should include a plan for how travel experiences will be brought into the classroom. - Deadline for submission is November 2, 2026, at 5:00 PM. - Notification of awards occurs at the end of January 2027. --- ## Additional Information - The grant supports travel to any international destination; Antarctica is noted as the only continent not yet visited by a Tibbie Leslie recipient. - The program honors the legacy of Elizabeth "Tibbie" Leslie, a Newark native and lifelong educator passionate about learning through exploration. --- ## External Links - [Tibbie Leslie Travel Grants Program Page](https://www.thelcfoundation.org/grants/tibbie.html) - [Licking County Foundation Grant Portal (Apply)](https://www.grantinterface.com/sl/02yo2K) - [Licking County Foundation Main Grants Page](https://www.thelcfoundation.org/grants/) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact Details | |------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------| | General inquiries | [Licking County Foundation Contact Page](https://www.thelcfoundation.org/contact-us) | | Phone | 740-349-3863 | ---

Tibbie Leslie Travel Grants

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