How much funding does New Teacher Grants provide?

New Teacher Grants provides $100 in funding.

When is the deadline for New Teacher Grants?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

How often is New Teacher Grants offered?

New Teacher Grants runs on an annual cycle.

Who has received New Teacher Grants funding?

San Antonio Foundation for Excellence in Education Inc's IRS filings list 4 awards under this program (2019–2024). Recent recipients include City Year San Antonio (San Antonio, TX), $12,500 in 2024; San Antonio Independent School District (San Antonio, TX), $10,734 in 2020.

New Teacher Grants

San Antonio Foundation for Excellence in Education Inc

Foundation Annual Grants for Teachers Grants for K-12 Schools

Funding Amount

$100

Deadline

Deadline not published

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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Other requirements

Teachers starting their first full year in SAISD
Teachers new to SAISD from other districts
Award Amount: $100
Description: Grants to help new teachers create welcoming and engaging classrooms.

Overview

Funder: San Antonio Foundation for Excellence in Education Inc (SAISD Foundation)

Geographic Scope: San Antonio Independent School District (SAISD), Texas

Focus Areas: Classroom setup and welcome materials for new teachers

Eligibility:

Teachers starting their first full year in SAISD
Teachers new to SAISD from other districts

Grants to help new teachers create welcoming and engaging classrooms. Awards are provided as Amazon gift cards to enable socially-distanced shopping.

Application Timeline: Typically opens early September and closes late September (e.g., September 8-22, 2020)

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

New SAISD teachers receive email with application information in September
Submit application during designated period (typically September 8-22)
Virtual open house held at end of September to explain the program
Awards distributed as Amazon gift cards

Eligible new teachers will be contacted directly by the SAISD Foundation.

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Past recipients of this program

Recent awards under this program (from San Antonio Foundation for Excellence in Education Inc's IRS filings)

City Year San Antonio

San Antonio, TX · 2024

$13K
San Antonio Independent School District

San Antonio, TX · 2020

$11K

4 grants in San Antonio Foundation for Excellence in Education Inc's 2019–2024 filings reference “New Teacher Grants” in their stated purpose. Amounts and places as reported by the funder.

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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$41K
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