How much funding does Collaborative Grant provide?

Collaborative Grant provides Up to $5,000 in funding.

Collaborative Grant

Hays CISD Education Foundation

Foundation Annual Grants for Education Grants for K-12 Schools Academic Enrichment Grants

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Funding Amount

Up to $5,000

Deadline

June 13, 2026

66 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Collaborative Grant

Overview: Designed to provide resources for innovations that impact an HCISD program, entire campuses, academic departments, or grade levels with potential to significantly impact student achievement.

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

Focus:

HCISD programs

Entire campuses

Academic departments

Grade levels

Innovations with significant impact on student achievement

Funding Amount: Up to $5,000

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

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

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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