How much funding does Big and Bold Grant provide?

Funding amounts vary. Check the grant details for specifics.

Big and Bold Grant

Hays CISD Education Foundation

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Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

June 13, 2026

66 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Big and Bold Grant

Overview: Funds big and bold ideas that foster creative teaching and learning approaches that promote educational excellence in Hays CISD. Educational needs go beyond grants for classrooms and professional development. Big & Bold ideas can range from funding equipment for programs to assisting with program expansions, such as robotics.

Geographic Scope: Hays Consolidated Independent School District (HCISD), Kyle, Texas

Focus:

Individual or group projects or initiatives

Meaningful impacts on learning across the District

Creative teaching and learning approaches

Educational excellence

Examples: equipment for programs, program expansions (e.g., robotics)

Eligible Applicants:

Principals

Teachers

Directors

Coaches

HCISD Departments

Funding Amount:

No cap on funding requests

Grant amounts awarded at discretion of HEF Board

Limited by amount of funds available to the Foundation

Important Notes:

Part of Excellence in Education Grants (EEG) program

Foundation is a funding source of last resort

Funds are intended to 'fill the gaps' of funding not available through other sources

Applicants must demonstrate due diligence in seeking primary sources of funding (district funds, boosters, PTAs, state and federal grants) before applying

Lack of demonstration of efforts to seek primary sources will negatively impact application consideration

Special Requirement: Grant applications involving Curriculum & Instruction (C&I) or technology must go through the EEG review process outlined in the EEG Grants FAQ

Depending on the request, restrictions may apply

For 2026-2027: Primary applicant MUST be enrolled in Employee Giving

Contact Information:

Hays CISD Education Foundation

21003 Interstate 35

Kyle, Texas 78640-4745

Phone: (512) 268-7989

Email: haysef@haysef.com

How to Apply

Application Process

1. Enrollment Requirement (NEW for 2026-2027): Primary applicant MUST be enrolled in Employee Giving
2. Application Opening: Applications open March 13th for 2026-2027 academic year
3. Submit Application: Use the universal Excellence in Education Grant Application form
4. Required Materials:
- Budget Spreadsheet (available for download)
- Grant Agreement documentation

Application Details:

One UNIVERSAL form is used to submit to each of the 4 types of Excellence in Education grants (Innovative, Collaborative, Professional Development, and Big and Bold)

Applicants should carefully review FAQ's before applying

Special Note: If your Big & Bold application involves C&I or technology, it must go through the EEG review process outlined in the EEG Grants FAQ

Restrictions may apply depending on the request

Note: For complete application requirements and FAQ details, refer to the Grant FAQs page.

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