Funding Amount
Up to $500
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
Can we apply?
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Eligible organizations
- In 2019-2020, 200 Mini-Grants were awarded, impacting 25,759 students.
Other requirements
- SAISD educators/teachers
- Award Amount: Up to $500
- Description: Mini-Grants support classroom and program innovations.
- Examples include campus garden clubs, beehives for science education, and other hands-on learning initiatives.
Overview
Funder: San Antonio Foundation for Excellence in Education Inc (SAISD Foundation)
Geographic Scope: San Antonio Independent School District (SAISD), Texas
Focus Areas: Classroom and program enhancements, creative educational projects
Eligibility:
- SAISD educators/teachers
Mini-Grants support classroom and program innovations. In 2019-2020, 200 Mini-Grants were awarded, impacting 25,759 students. Examples include campus garden clubs, beehives for science education, and other hands-on learning initiatives.
Contact:
- Email: SAISDFoundation@saisd.net or info@saisdfoundation.com
- Phone: 210-554-2235
- Address: 1270 W Summit, San Antonio, TX 78201
Tax ID: 74-2861587
How to Apply
Application Process
- Visit https://saisdfoundation.com/apply-for-grants/ for application details
- Submit application during designated open period (typically October-November)
- Provide description of project and budget
- Examples of successful applications available on website
Contact SAISD Foundation for current application deadlines and specific requirements.
What San Antonio Foundation for Excellence in Education Inc actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 12
- Total given
- $248K
- Median grant
- $11K
- Range
- $5,188–$65K
- By dollars: Texas 74%, New York 26%. Top recipient cities: San Antonio, TX; New York, NY; Austin, TX.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
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Fields of Work
- Teachers
- Education
- K-12 schools
- Academic enrichment
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