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Innovative Teaching Grant

Hays CISD Education Foundation

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Funding Amount

Up to $500

Deadline

June 13, 2026

66 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Innovative Teaching Grant

Overview: Provides funding for educators to implement new tools that enhance teaching skills and supplement classroom learning.

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

Focus:

  • Individual educator and their classroom

  • New tools to enhance teaching skills

  • Classroom learning supplements

    • Funding Amount: Up to $500

    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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    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    teachersk-12-schoolsteacher-development

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