Out-of-Cycle Grant Funding

Purpose: Emergency funding for needs that impact student learning and cannot wait until the next grant cycle.

Geographic Scope: Galveston Independent School District (GISD), Texas

Eligibility:

• Only GISD employees are eligible to submit applications
• All projects must directly benefit GISD students and align with GEF's mission

Award Amount:

• Determined on a case-by-case basis by GEF's grants committee

Deadline:

• Available year-round with a rolling deadline
• Projects are reviewed by the Grants Committee and considered for funding as quickly as possible

Application Process

Step 1: Submit Application

• All applications must be submitted electronically through Submittable (third-party platform)
• Paper applications will NOT be accepted
• Applicants will create an account with login credentials allowing work to be saved and continued at a later date

Required Attachments:

1. Letter of support from the appropriate principal or department head
2. Completed copy of GEF's grant proposal budget template
3. For technology requests: proof of support and official quote from GISD's MIS Department
4. For projects requiring building installation or alteration: proof of support from GISD's Director of Facilities

Review Process:

• Projects are reviewed by the Grants Committee and considered for funding as quickly as possible
• Funding amounts determined on case-by-case basis