Since 1993 the Foundation for Belmont Education has invited Belmont Public Schools' teachers, administrators, and staff to submit proposals for its Learning Excellence Grant Program. Since the program's inception, the Foundation has awarded 424 Learning Excellence Grants totaling $593,528. Awards have been made to teachers representing each of our community's schools and every curricular department. These awards have funded new initiatives, staff development projects, and other enrichment activities that could not be included in the regular school budget.

The following table summarizes our Learning Excellence Grant awards for the most recent school year, 2009-10. Go to Grant Summaries for more detailed information on the latest LEGP grant cycle. Follow this link for Historical Award information.

2009-2010 Learning Excellence Grants

Learning Excellence Grants	# Awarded	Amount
By Elementary School
Burbank	5	$10,702
Butler	6	$12,529
Wellington	1	$ 995
Winn Brook	2	$ 1,660
By School Level
Elementary	14	$17,766
Middle School	2	$ 5,511
High School	5	$13,691
Systemwide	5	$13,038
By Award Size
Small Grant	13	$ 7,018
Major Grant	13	$29,962
By Award Cycle
1st	14	$25,784
2nd	12	$32,342
Total	26	$58,126

The table below provides information on the use of Learning Excellence Grant funds within the Belmont school system for the past two school years.

LEGP Funding by Use of Funds, FY09 vs FY10

Use of Funds	2008-2009	2009-2010
Equipment/Technology	$7,057	$21,414
Professional Development	$5,080	$4,805
Supplies	$3,817	$7,498
Books/Software	$11,188	$10,754
Enrichment/Guest Speakers	$6,638	$13,655
Total	$36,980	$58,126