Grants for Great Ideas

Purpose: Fund creativity and innovation in classrooms directly impacting student success

Geographic Scope: Celina Independent School District (CISD), Texas

Focus Areas:

• Classroom innovation and creativity
• Student achievement and success
• Educational excellence

Award Amount: On average, CEF funds up to $2,500 per grant; however, will fund beyond this amount with grant applications that include substantial support as to why the grant is impactful to student achievement

Track Record: More than $150,000 in grants funded across CISD to date

Eligible Applicants: Teachers and educational staff within CISD

Background: In partnership with the community, the Foundation champions public education and teachers. As CISD experiences exponential growth, state funding has not kept pace with growing educational costs, so CEF provides grants to support district resources in math, science, engineering, and fine arts.

Application Process

Status: Grant applications will be available soon (as of April 2026)

Application Portal: Sign-in required on website

Required Materials: Not yet specified - check website when applications become available

Submission Format: Online through website portal

Note: Detailed application requirements, narrative questions, and submission procedures were not available at the time of extraction. Applicants should check celinaeducationfoundation.org/grants-for-great-ideas/ for updates.