Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
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Eligible organizations
- Local: Work in the Houston ISD school district for the 2024-2025 school year (and worked in HISD for 2023-2024)
- Houston Independent School District (TX, US)
Other requirements
- Committed Teacher: Have expressed interest in continuing your career in the teaching profession for the next 1-3 years
- Pre-K to 12: Teach Pre-K through 12th grade
Overview
Educator Support Fund Overview
Educators and teachers specifically benefit from knowing a community is rallying behind them to achieve great things for students. The ESF funds a variety of initiatives that aim to attract, grow and retain teachers in HISD.
Funding Types
The fund supports:
- "Dream classroom makeover" for new teachers
- Professional development for school counselors
- Funds for excellence in the classroom or school leadership
- Celebration and support of educators
Eligibility
Local: Work in the Houston ISD school district for the 2024-2025 school year (and worked in HISD for 2023-2024)
Committed Teacher: Have expressed interest in continuing your career in the teaching profession for the next 1-3 years
Pre-K to 12: Teach Pre-K through 12th grade
Geographic Scope
- Houston Independent School District (TX, US)
Status
Applications are currently NOT AVAILABLE. The website states "STAY TUNED FOR APPLICATIONS" and encourages interested applicants to sign up for updates.
Contact Information
- Mailing Address: P.O. Box 27904, Houston, TX 77227
- Location Address: 4400 West 18th Street, Houston, Texas 77092
- Email: admin@houstonisdfoundation.org
- Phone: (713) 556-7275
- Website: https://www.houstonisdfoundation.org/educator-support-fund
How to Apply
Application Process
No specific application details provided at this time. The website indicates that applications will be available in the future.
To Stay Informed: Sign up for mailing list updates at the bottom of the website to be notified when applications open.
What Houston Independent School District Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 1
- Total given
- $820K
- Median grant
- $820K
- By dollars: Texas 100%. Top recipient cities: Houston, TX.
Example grants
Houston Independent School District · Houston, TX
Program support
$820K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Teachers
- Teacher development
- K-12 schools
- Education
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