How much funding does Taylor Grant for Excellence in Teaching the Liberal Arts provide?

Taylor Grant for Excellence in Teaching the Liberal Arts provides $5,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Taylor Grant for Excellence in Teaching the Liberal Arts?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for Taylor Grant for Excellence in Teaching the Liberal Arts?

Eligible applicants: Liberal arts high school teachers at Temple High School.

Taylor Grant for Excellence in Teaching the Liberal Arts

Q: How often is Taylor Grant for Excellence in Teaching the Liberal Arts offered?

Taylor Grant for Excellence in Teaching the Liberal Arts runs on an annual cycle.

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Funding Amount

$5,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

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Eligible organizations

Liberal arts high school teachers at Temple High School

Overview

Geographic Scope: Temple High School, Temple, TX

Program Overview:
Established by 1949 Temple High School graduate Boyd Taylor, this grant recognizes the profound impact of liberal arts teachers. Mr. Taylor, now an author of five novels and numerous short stories, created this grant to counter the emphasis on STEM in high schools and support teachers who inspire critical thinking and creativity in the liberal arts.

Eligible Applicants:

Liberal arts high school teachers at Temple High School

Focus Areas:

Professional development opportunities for liberal arts teachers
Certifications, courses, and training in liberal arts disciplines
Language immersion programs
Advanced study in humanities, languages, arts, social sciences

Applicant Requirements:
Applicants must demonstrate:

Instructional expertise with innovation and creativity in teaching methods and classroom activities
Student engagement ability across varied backgrounds and abilities, cultivating joy of learning and critical thinking
Professional growth through participation in activities that improve knowledge and skill in the liberal arts
Leadership and mentoring by sharing classroom success through mentoring, curriculum development, publishing, and/or presentations

Contact Information:

Phone: (254) 215-6125
Address: 401 Santa Fe Way, Temple, TX 76501
Website: templeeducationfoundation.org

Background

Boyd Taylor attended Temple College and the University of Texas, earning a B.A. with Honors and an LL.B. He was influenced by liberal arts teachers Olivia Jones (Latin and History) and Mary Elizabeth Holden (English) during his high school years. At the university level, he served as editor of Temple College newspaper, member of state championship debate team, and was on the Editorial Board of the Texas Law Review at UT Law School. He received the Wright Morrow Scholarship and is a Keaton Fellow.