BioLEAP Classroom Grants
We provide funding for effective, economical, and humane anatomy labs and teaching tools.
Grant applications open August 1, 2026.
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Advancing Innovative Anatomy Education
The BioLEAP Classroom Grant is designed to help educators fund the use of humane anatomy models in their classrooms to replace animal dissection. Through this grant, teachers will be reimbursed up to $1,000 for the purchase of advanced learning tools such as 3D digital models, synthetic specimens, and other innovative products.
Eligibility Requirements
- Applicants must be presently employed at a U.S. school.
- Applicants must be educators or administrators applying on behalf of educators.
- Applicants must be teaching an anatomy lab in the following school year.
How Many Grants Are Awarded?
The number of grants awarded annually depends on each teacher’s individual needs. We anticipate awarding 35-40 grants.
How Much is Awarded?
Teachers will receive up to $1,000 in humane learning tools.
The path to your grant or important dates
Milestone
Applications are accepted through our online submission portal.
Applications will be reviewed and winners selected.
Grant recipients finalize their selected classroom resources. NAVS purchases and ships approved materials directly to the recipient's school. Educators implement the materials and submit the required evaluation and grant deliverables.
BioLEAP Grant FAQs
My school requires some animal dissections. Can I still apply for a grant?
Yes! We support teachers who are working to reduce classroom dissections, as well as those who want to completely replace the practice.
Are humane anatomy models an effective replacement for dissection?
Yes! Studies show that students given learning assessments following humane anatomy labs perform just as well or better than their peers who completed dissections.
I want to replace dissection, but how do I decide what model to use?
Check out our humane product catalog to see what products are available on the market. Searches can be narrowed by animal type, grade level, and format to help you find the perfect match.
I’m a student who doesn’t want to participate in dissections. Can I apply?
Although students may not apply, they are encouraged to share information about our grant with their teachers to help make their case for the right not to dissect.
I want to make the switch from dissection, but I’m worried my students will lose the hands-on learning experience.
Many models provide hands-on experience, including synthetic specimens that allow students to cut into them with a scalpel just like they would in traditional dissection.
If I’ve received a grant in the past, may I apply again?
Yes! We value ongoing relationships with our former grantees.
Is funding a barrier to securing humane anatomy models for your school?
Let BioLEAP help cover the cost! Unlike animal specimens, which must be purchased year after year, many humane anatomy models are reusable, meaning that a single grant can fund your anatomy lab for years to come.
Grant applications open August 1, 2026.
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