Funding Texas Education: Your Guide to TX Grants

 

Texas offers a diverse array of grant opportunities designed to support educational initiatives across various levels and areas of focus. Whether you're looking to enhance STEM education, support early childhood programs, or provide professional development for teachers, there's likely a grant tailored to your needs.

This guide will explore some of the key Texas education grants, providing you with the essential information needed to navigate the application process and secure funding for your initiatives.

Please Note: Grant landscapes are constantly changing. While we strive for accuracy, always verify details and deadlines with the respective grantmaking authorities.

A+ Federal Credit Union

  • Description: Awards grants to enrich education within local communities.

  • Amount: Up to $1,500.

  • Duration: 1 year.

  • Eligibility: Certified pre-K to 12 educators within the A+FCU membership field and A+FCU primary members.

  • Website: aplusfcu.org

  • Deadline: May 31, 2025.

Aim High Afterschool Alliance Awards

  • Description: Supports out-of-school time programs for middle school youth to prepare for high school and beyond.

  • Amount: $20,000 (1 year); $100,000 (2 years).

  • Duration: 1 or 2 years.

  • Eligibility: 501(c)(3) organizations serving middle school students, with 75% qualifying for Federal Lunch Program.

  • Website: afterschoolalliance.org

  • Deadline: March 7, 2025.

AISD Teacher Grants

  • Description: Provides grants for innovative projects within Austin ISD.

  • Amount: Varies.

  • Duration: 1 year.

  • Eligibility: Teachers employed by Austin Independent School District.

  • Website: austinisd.org

  • Deadline: Varies.

American Electric Power Education Grants

  • Description: Focuses on STEM education within AEP's service area.

  • Amount: Varies.

  • Duration: 1 year.

  • Eligibility: Nonprofits and schools within AEP's community.

  • Website: aep.com/community/education

  • Deadline: Varies.

Andrews Education Foundation

  • Description: Funds educational initiatives in Andrews ISD.

  • Amount: Varies.

  • Duration: 1 year.

  • Eligibility: Teachers and students in Andrews ISD.

  • Website: andrewseducationfoundation.org

  • Deadline: Varies.

AP Computer Science Principles Grant

  • Description: Supports schools offering AP Computer Science courses.

  • Amount: Varies.

  • Duration: 1 year.

  • Eligibility: Schools planning to offer AP Computer Science Principles.

  • Website: apcentral.collegeboard.org

  • Deadline: Varies.

Canyon ISD Excellence in Education Grants

  • Description: Funds innovative projects in Canyon ISD.

  • Amount: Varies.

  • Duration: 1 year.

  • Eligibility: Teachers in Canyon ISD.

  • Website: canyonisd.net

  • Deadline: Varies.

Cedar Hill ISD Education Foundation

  • Description: Supports educational projects in Cedar Hill ISD.

  • Amount: Varies.

  • Duration: 1 year.

  • Eligibility: Teachers and students in Cedar Hill ISD.

  • Website: chisd.net

  • Deadline: Varies.

Charter School Program

  • Description: Funds the startup and expansion of charter schools.

  • Amount: Varies.

  • Duration: Up to 5 years.

  • Eligibility: State agencies, charter developers, nonprofits.

  • Website: oese.ed.gov

  • Deadline: Varies.

Devon Energy Grants

  • Description: Supports STEM initiatives in Devon Energy areas.

  • Amount: Varies.

  • Duration: 1 year.

  • Eligibility: Nonprofits and schools in Devon Energy's areas.

  • Website: devonenergy.com

  • Deadline: Varies.

Distance Learning & Telemedicine Grants

  • Description: Enhances telemedicine and distance learning in rural areas.

  • Amount: Up to $1,000,000.

  • Duration: 1 year.

  • Eligibility: Government entities, nonprofits, businesses in rural areas.

  • Website: rd.usda.gov

  • Deadline: Varies.

EMS Education Foundation Twenty-First Century Learning Grant

  • Description: Supports innovative projects in EMS ISD.

  • Amount: Varies.

  • Duration: 1 year.

  • Eligibility: EMS ISD teachers and staff.

  • Website: emsisd.com

  • Deadline: Varies.

Entergy Micro Grant

  • Description: Provides small grants for community projects in Entergy's area.

  • Amount: Up to $1,000.

  • Duration: 1 year.

  • Eligibility: Nonprofits in Entergy's service area.

  • Website: entergy.com

  • Deadline: Varies.

Georgia-Pacific Foundation Grants

  • Description: Supports education and community initiatives where Georgia-Pacific operates.

  • Amount: Varies.

  • Duration: 1 year.

  • Eligibility: Nonprofits and schools in Georgia-Pacific areas.

  • Website: gp.com

  • Deadline: Varies.

H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards

  • Description: Honors public school professionals and schools in Texas.

  • Amount: Up to $25,000 for individuals; up to $100,000 for schools.

  • Duration: One-time award.

  • Eligibility: Texas public school teachers, principals, districts.

  • Website: heb.com

  • Deadline: Varies.

IEEE Foundation Grants

  • Description: Supports projects aligned with IEEE's mission.

  • Amount: Varies.

  • Duration: 1 year.

  • Eligibility: IEEE units, nonprofits, individuals.

  • Website: ieeefoundation.org

  • Deadline: Varies.

Please refer to the websites for the most detailed and specific information on each grant program.

Navigating the Grant Application Process

  • Thorough Research: Understand the grant's purpose, eligibility criteria, and funding priorities.

  • Compelling Narrative: Clearly articulate your project's goals, objectives, and potential impact.

  • Detailed Budget: Provide a realistic and itemized budget that aligns with the grant's guidelines.

  • Timely Submission: Adhere to all deadlines and ensure all required documents are included.

Certainly! Here are the details for each grant program:

Intel Scholars Program

  • Description: Provides scholarships to STEM students, focusing on underrepresented groups.

  • Amount: Varies.

  • Duration: 1 year.

  • Eligibility: Undergraduate and graduate STEM students.

  • Website: intel.com

  • Deadline: Next cycle opens in 2024.

Jobs & Education for Texans (JET) Grant Program

  • Description: Funds public colleges and schools for equipment in career and technical education programs.

  • Amount: Varies.

  • Duration: 1 year.

  • Eligibility: Texas public junior, state, and technical colleges.

  • Website: twc.texas.gov

  • Deadline: Varies.

Katy ISD Education Foundation Inspiring Imagination Grants

  • Description: Supports innovative classroom projects in Katy ISD.

  • Amount: Varies.

  • Duration: 1 year.

  • Eligibility: Katy ISD teachers and staff.

  • Website: katyisdeducationfoundation.org

  • Deadline: Varies.

Klein ISD Innovative Educator Grants

  • Description: Funds innovative projects by Klein ISD educators.

  • Amount: Varies.

  • Duration: 1 year.

  • Eligibility: Klein ISD educators.

  • Website: kleinisd.net

  • Deadline: Varies.

Motorola Solutions Foundation

  • Description: Supports public safety, disaster relief, and STEM education programs.

  • Amount: Varies.

  • Duration: 1 year.

  • Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations worldwide.

  • Website: motorolasolutions.com

  • Deadline: Varies.

NOAA Gulf of Mexico Bay Watershed Education and Training (B-WET) Program

  • Description: Funds experiential environmental education in the Gulf region.

  • Amount: Varies.

  • Duration: 1 year.

  • Eligibility: Educational and nonprofit organizations in the Gulf.

  • Website: noaa.gov

  • Deadline: Varies.

PNC Grow Up Great Early Childhood Grant

  • Description: Supports early childhood education initiatives.

  • Amount: Varies.

  • Duration: 1 year.

  • Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations focused on early childhood education.

  • Website: pnc.com

  • Deadline: Varies.

Ruiz 4 Kids Mini-Grants for Teachers

  • Description: Provides funding for innovative classroom projects.

  • Amount: Up to $500.

  • Duration: 1 year.

  • Eligibility: K-12 teachers in Ruiz Foods communities.

  • Website: ruiz4kids.org

  • Deadline: Varies.

Texas Education Agency Grant Opportunities

  • Description: Offers various grants for educational initiatives in Texas.

  • Amount: Varies.

  • Duration: Varies.

  • Eligibility: Educational institutions in Texas.

  • Website: tea.texas.gov

  • Deadline: Varies.

Texas Retired Teachers Foundation

  • Description: Provides assistance to retired educators in Texas.

  • Amount: Varies.

  • Duration: Varies.

  • Eligibility: Retired Texas teachers.

  • Website: trtf.org

  • Deadline: Varies.

Texas STEM Coalition

  • Description: Supports STEM education initiatives in Texas.

  • Amount: Varies.

  • Duration: Varies.

  • Eligibility: Texas educators and schools.

  • Website: txstem.org

  • Deadline: Varies.

The Alamo Heights Foundation

  • Description: Enhances educational excellence in Alamo Heights ISD.

  • Amount: Varies.

  • Duration: 1 year.

  • Eligibility: Alamo Heights ISD teachers and staff.

  • Website: ahisd.net

  • Deadline: Varies.

The Aledo ISD Education Foundation

  • Description: Supports educational initiatives in Aledo ISD.

  • Amount: Varies.

  • Duration: 1 year.

  • Eligibility: Aledo ISD teachers and staff.

  • Website: aledoisd.org

  • Deadline: Varies.

The Community Foundation of West Texas Teacher Mini-Grants

  • Description: Provides mini-grants for innovative classroom projects.

  • Amount: Up to $1,000.

  • Duration: 1 year.

  • Eligibility: West Texas K-12 teachers.

  • Website: cfwtx.org

  • Deadline: Varies.

The Gannett Foundation

  • Description: Funds projects that address community needs.

  • Amount: Varies.

  • Duration: 1 year.

  • Eligibility: Nonprofits in Gannett-served communities.

  • Website: gannettfoundation.org

  • Deadline: Varies.

Toshiba America Foundation

  • Description: Supports K-12 science and mathematics education projects.

  • Amount: Up to $5,000 (grades K-5); up to $10,000 (grades 6-12).

  • Duration: 1 year.

  • Eligibility: K-12 teachers in the U.S.

  • Website: toshiba.com

  • Deadline: Varies by grade level and amount.

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