Grants 4 Great Ideas
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Expected ~April
Based on past cycles
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Current deadline
- April 3, 2027
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Deadlines typically fall in: April
From the program guidelines: “Timeline: Submit before the annual deadline (typically early April based on award patterns)”
Can we apply?
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Eligible organizations
- Marble Falls Independent School District (MFISD), Texas
Other requirements
- Applicants: MFISD teachers and staff
Overview
Overview
The Grants 4 Great Ideas program is the Marble Falls Education Foundation's primary grant program for supporting innovative and creative educational projects.
Eligibility
- Applicants: MFISD teachers and staff
Focus Areas
- Creative and innovative classroom ideas
- Educational projects that boost classroom engagement
- Projects not covered by state funding and MFISD budget
- Various initiatives including technology, makerspace projects, and curriculum enhancements
Award History
- 2026 (early April): Over $122,000 awarded to 36 different projects
- 2025 (spring): 33 grants awarded, over $122,500 total
- 2019 (April 3): Over $61,000 awarded across the district
- 2018: Multiple grants awarded through Prize Posse presentations
- Total distributed since inception: Over $531,000
Background
The program is structured to directly support Marble Falls ISD public schools by funding projects and initiatives that enhance student learning and educational experiences. Awards are presented annually by the "Prize Posse" with celebration events.
How to Apply
Application Process
Detailed application instructions are not fully provided in the available content. However, applicants should:
- Access the Application: Visit the Grant Application page on marblefallsef.org
- Eligibility: Confirm you are an MFISD teacher or staff member
- Submission: Follow the online Grant Application form requirements
- Timeline: Submit before the annual deadline (typically early April based on award patterns)
For Specific Details: Contact the Marble Falls Education Foundation at (830) 798-3580 or visit marblefallsef.org/grant-application/
What Marble Falls ISD Education Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 2
- Total given
- $110K
- Median grant
- $55K
- Range
- $22K–$88K
- By dollars: Texas 100%. Top recipient cities: Marble Falls, TX.
Example grants
Marble Falls ISD · Marble Falls, TX
Grants to teachers and schools
$88K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Teachers
- K-12 schools
- STEM education
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