Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Expected ~October

Based on past cycles

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Annual
Current deadline
October 17, 2026
Tracked since
April 2026

Deadlines typically fall in: October

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Other requirements

  • DSISD teachers and staff

Overview

Program Overview: Dripping Springs Education Foundation (DSEF) provides innovative teaching grants to Dripping Springs, TX teachers who strive to transform their classrooms with groundbreaking ideas, sparking curiosity and improving learning outcomes.

Geographic Scope: Dripping Springs Independent School District (DSISD), Dripping Springs, TX

Focus Areas:

  • Creative classroom transformation
  • Innovative teaching methodologies
  • Student engagement and learning outcomes
  • Examples of funded projects include: Robotic Imagineering, Hydroponic Gardens, Instruments for Education, innovative science projects

Eligibility:

  • DSISD teachers and staff

Award History:

  • 2023-2024 school year: Over $65,000 in grants awarded to teachers across the district
  • 2023 winners included six schools: Cypress Sprints Elementary, Rooster Springs Elementary, Dripping Springs Elementary, Walnut Springs Elementary, Sycamore Springs, and Dripping Springs High School

Contact Information:

  • Address: 300 Sportsplex Drive, Dripping Springs, TX 78620
  • Phone: 512-858-3063
  • Email: info@dseducationfoundation.org
  • Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

How to Apply

How to Apply

  1. Create an Account: Go to the DSEF online grant portal and click "Create a New Account"
  2. Registration: Use your Dripping Springs Independent School District (DSISD) email to register
  3. Fill Details: Complete your organization, user, and password details
  4. Confirmation: Receive confirmation email to confirm your setup
  5. Submit Application: Complete and submit your grant application through the portal

Timeline:

  • Applications open: August 1st
  • Application deadline: October 17th at 4:00 PM
  • Awards announced: Following December

Required Materials: (Specific materials not detailed in provided content)

What Dripping Springs Education Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025
1
Total given
$273K
Median grant
$273K
  • By dollars: Texas 100%. Top recipient cities: Dripping Springs, TX.

Example grants

  • Dripping Springs ISD · Dripping Springs, TX

    Support innovative grants and mental health initiatives within the schools

    $273K

IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Teachers
  • K-12 schools
  • STEM education
  • Teacher development

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