Innovative Grants Program
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
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Other requirements
- Open to Waco ISD staff and educators
- Must complete online training/refresher before submitting proposal
- Must have Waco ISD Google/Active Directory credentials to submit Intent to Apply
Overview
Geographic Scope: Waco ISD, Texas
Program Focus: Supports innovative educational projects and initiatives within Waco ISD schools.
Funding Cycle
The 2026-2027 funding cycle is currently open with the following key dates:
- Award Announcements: Via SurPRIZE Patrol (details to be provided)
- Implementation Period: Summer 2026 - Spring 2027
Eligibility
- Open to Waco ISD staff and educators
- Must complete online training/refresher before submitting proposal
- Must have Waco ISD Google/Active Directory credentials to submit Intent to Apply
Required Steps
- Submit Intent to Apply
- If invited, submit full proposal with supporting documents
- Implementation and reporting phase
Contact Information
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 2369, Waco, TX 76703
How to Apply
Step 1: Online Training (Required)
- Opens: December 5, 2025
- Requirement: Must complete prior to submitting Intent to Apply
- Details: Online training/refresher available on foundation website
Step 2: Intent to Apply
- Submission Method: Online portal (requires Waco ISD Google/Active Directory login) or downloadable form
- File Naming Convention: "Last Name - Campus - Grant Title"
- Deadline: January 16, 2026 by 12:00 p.m.
- Submission Email: education.foundation@wacoisd.org
- Notification: All Intent to Apply decisions sent by January 23, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.
Step 3: Full Proposal (Invitation Only)
- Eligibility: Only invited applicants proceed to this stage
- Required Documents:
- Cover Sheet I
- Cover Sheet II
- Proposal Guidelines
- Budget Form
- Submission Method: Online at wacoisd.org/EFapply
- Deadline: March 15, 2026 by 10:00 p.m.
Step 4: Post-Award
- Award Announcements: Via SurPRIZE Patrol
- Implementation Timeline: Summer 2026 - Spring 2027
- Requirements: Purchasing, implementation, evaluation, and reporting
What Waco ISD Education Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2024
- Grants in 2024
- 1
- Total given
- $118K
- Median grant
- $118K
- By dollars: Texas 100%. Top recipient cities: Waco, TX.
Example grants
Waco ISD · Waco, TX
To assist with non budgeted district expenses, banquet, and gwama sponsorship
$118K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- K-12 schools
- Teachers
- Education
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