2025-2026 Links to Learning Awards
Links to Learning Grant Application Information
Eligibility:
Principals were informed by email on September 15, 2025, that their educators are eligible to apply for Links to Learning grant awards. Only educators currently employed at one of the schools served by the Assistance League Operation School Bell® program are eligible to apply for Links to Learning grant awards.
Application Instructions:
To access the 2025-2026 files, please download each file listed below. Carefully review the 2025-2026 LTL Guideline – Terms and Conditions document, which contains detailed requirements for your application.
Before submitting, please ensure all required documents are included in your application package. The deadline for submission is Saturday, November 8, 2025.
2025-2026 LTL Application
2025-2026 LTL Guidelines – Terms and Conditions
2025-2026 LTL Informaton Request and Terms
2025-2026 Links to Learning Grant Recipients
The Links to Learning (LTL) program awarded $127,746 in grants to 198 educators during the 2025–2026 cycle. Since its inception, LTL has offered educators the opportunity to apply for grants of up to $1,000 to enhance classroom curriculum and provide meaningful learning experiences for students.
This year’s grant cycle was highly competitive, with 157 applications submitted by educators from 33 schools, reflecting a 76.4% increase in applications and a 94.1% increase in educator participation compared to the prior year. Requests spanned innovative instructional approaches, technology, books, and classroom behavioral support, underscoring both growing trust in the program and increasing classroom needs.
Grant Awards by County:
- New Hanover County: 75 grants awarded to 18 schools, totaling $65,616
- Brunswick County: 35 grants awarded to 7 schools, totaling $29,196
- Pender County: 39 grants awarded to 8 schools, totaling $32,934
Links to Learning Awards
2013-2026
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Fiscal Year
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Award Amount
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6/1/2012-5/31/2013
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$ 5,755.00
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6/1/2013-5/31/2014
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$ 6,055.00
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6/1/2014-5/31/2015
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$ 15,482.95
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6/1/2015-5/31/2016
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$ 25,343.99
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6/1/2016-5/31/2017
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$ 28,258.48
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6/1/2017-5/31/2018
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$ 38,200.36
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6/1/2018-5/31/2019
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$ 39,218.35
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6/1/2019-5/31/2020
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$ 40,891.57
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6/1/2020-5/31/2021
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$ 24,497.03
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6/1/2021-5/31/2022
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$ 25,831.88
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6/1/2022-5/31/2023
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$ 61,438.15
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6/1/2023-5/31/2024
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$ 84,439.00
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| 6/1/2024-5/31/2025 | $ 89,902.00 |
| 6/1/2025-5/31/2026 | $ 127,746.00 |
Total $ 613,059.76
“I have personally seen the Links to Learning program expand over the past six years. It is really amazing what the nonprofit does not only for teachers, but, through the other programs, other people in need. The program has been especially good to my school, since many teachers have benefitted from the grants. It is really humbling to see the selflessness of the ALGW and the volunteers that make it up. Thank you so much for supporting us and our students.”
Dr. Chris Wirszyla at Cape Fear Elementary School
Howe Pre-K
Tiny Dots
Ashley Hager and Principal Leigh Ann Lampley
from Gregory Elementary
receive their Links to Learning award from Suzann Ankrom.
Lincoln Elementary School
Battle of the Books
“Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!!! What a wonderful blessing to our team. Thank you for this amazing opportunity for our students and school.”
Cait Rosander, School Counselor
Seales/Snipes Academy of Arts and Design – The Dribbling All Stars Perform
Children get a close-up look at little creatures from the North Carolina Aquarium.
Students planted a beautiful garden for all to see on the school property.
Children with disabilities learn through special programs using an iPad
Applications are submitted to Assistance League of Greater Wilmington in October and projects are selected in November. To get more information on Links to Learning, contact us at: INFO@ALGW.AssistanceLeague.org.