Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

April 1, 2027

185 days left

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Annual
Current deadline
April 1, 2027
Tracked since
April 2026

Deadlines typically fall in: April

From the program guidelines: “Submit Application by April 1 each year”

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Eligible organizations

  • Individual members (in Texas)
  • Children and students
  • Classrooms and schools
  • Families of students

Other requirements

  • DKG chapters
  • Coordinating councils
  • Areas
  • Focus Areas: Projects benefit the education community such as:

Overview

ASTEF provides stipends to DKG chapters, coordinating councils, areas, and individual members in Texas for projects that support the professional and personal growth of educators in Texas and promote educational excellence for Texas students, including disadvantaged students.

Geographic Scope: Texas

Eligible Applicants:

  • DKG chapters
  • Coordinating councils
  • Areas
  • Individual members (in Texas)

Focus Areas: Projects benefit the education community such as:

  • Children and students
  • Classrooms and schools
  • Families of students
  • Teachers and other educators
  • Preservice teachers
  • Educational excellence and support services

Key Details:

  • ASTEF is a public charity serving both TSO DKG members and non-members
  • Projects must include men and women educators in provision of services and activities
  • Application cycle: One per year
  • Application deadline: April 1

Contact:

  • ASTEF Programs Committee
  • PO Box 797787, Dallas, TX 75379-7787
  • Tel: 972.930.9945
  • Website: astef.org

How to Apply

Application Process

1. Visit the Forms Tab on the ASTEF website to access:
- Project Stipend Application Guide (includes guidelines and requirements)
- Current Project Stipend Application form

2. Submit Application by April 1 each year

3. Selection: Applications are reviewed and selected by the ASTEF Programs Committee

4. Funding: Stipend amounts vary and are determined by the Programs Committee based on available funds and project merit

Note: See Project Stipend Application Guide for complete requirements and submission details.

What Alpha State Texas Educational Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2023 — the most recent filing with itemized grants

Alpha State Texas Educational Foundation reported $37K in grants for 2025 as a total without an itemized list; the grant details below are from 2023, its most recent itemized filing.

Grants in 2023
1
Total given
$66K
Median grant
$66K
  • By dollars: Texas 100%.

Example grants

  • Various Member Chapters · Various, TX

    $66K

IRS Form 990, 2023. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Education
  • Teachers
  • Teacher development

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