Grants & Scholarships
Branch Out and Grow Educational Grants & The Melissa Ann Cox TEACH Grant
The Junior League of Lake Charles, Inc. is proud to support educators who are shaping the future of our community. Each year, we offer two special grant opportunities designed to provide classroom resources and innovative learning experiences for local students.
Branch Out and Grow Grant Program
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Open to: School-based professionals in Calcasieu, Cameron, Jefferson Davis, Beauregard, and Allen parishes.
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Award Range: $500 – $2,500
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Impact: Last year, JLLC awarded over $24,000 to local educators through this program.
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Deadline: CLOSED
The Melissa Ann Cox TEACH Grant
The Taking Education and Children Higher (TEACH) Grant honors the legacy of Melissa Ann Cox and supports projects that enhance educational opportunities for students.
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Open to: Educators with qualifying projects (see grant packet for full details).
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Deadline: CLOSED
Branch Out and Grow Scholarship Program
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Open to: Female high school, college, and graduate students in Calcasieu, Cameron, Jefferson Davis, Beauregard, and Allen parishes.
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Award Range: Award varies.
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Impact: Last year, JLLC awarded $25,000 to local students through this program.
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Deadline: Sunday, March 29, 2026 by 11:59 p.m.
Applications
TEACH Grant Application
Branch Out and Grow Scholarship
Questions?
For more information, please contact:
Jordan Reich
Grants, Scholarships, and Programs Chair (2025–2026)
grants_scholarships@jllc.net
2025 TEACH & Branch Out and Grow Grant Winners
Congratulations to Rebecca Snead of East Beauregard Elementary, recipient of the 2025 Melissa Ann Cox TEACH Grant for her project “Building the Future, One Student at a Time”.
