Teacher Mini-Grants
Funding Amount
$500 - $1,000
Deadline
Expected ~December
Based on past cycles
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Current deadline
- December 31, 2026
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Deadlines typically fall in: December
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Eligible organizations
- Educators (teachers, librarians, staff) across 28 schools in PSJA ISD
Overview
Geographic Scope: Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (PSJA ISD), Texas
Mission: Support creative classroom initiatives and innovative educational projects across the district.
Program Details
- Established: 2013
- Award Range: $500 to $1,000 per grant
- Selection: Competitive process
- Annual Distribution: Approximately $40,000+ awarded annually
- 2024-2025: $43,839 awarded across 49 grants (out of 190+ applications)
Focus Areas
Funded projects span a wide range of topics, including:
- Literacy initiatives
- Social emotional learning
- Sustainability
- Technology
- Student broadcasting and media programs
- Library grants
Eligibility
- Open to educators (teachers, librarians, staff) across 28 schools in PSJA ISD
Funding Sources
- Community sponsors
- PSJA ISD employee contributions through monthly payroll deductions
- Foundation donations
Contact Information
- Address: 601 E Kelly Ave, Pharr, TX, United States
- Phone: (956) 354-2000
Impact
Since inception in 2013, the PSJA Education Foundation has distributed over $2.5 million in scholarships and teacher grants.
How to Apply
Application Process
Selection Timeline:
- Applications accepted during specified period (typically earlier in school year)
- Awards announced via Prize Patrol event (typically December)
- 2024-2025: Prize Patrol held December 10-11, 2024
Application Details:
- Competitive selection process
- 2024-2025: 49 grants selected from 190+ applications
- Award amounts: $500 to $1,000 per grant
Contact for Application Details:
- Email: janet.robles@psjaisd.us
- Phone: (956) 354-2000
What PSJA Tri City Education Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2024
- Grants in 2024
- 1
- Total given
- $59K
- Median grant
- $59K
- By dollars: Texas 100%. Top recipient cities: Pharr, TX.
Example grants
Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD · Pharr, TX
Mini grants for classroom teachers with the objectives of enhancing the…
$59K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Teachers
- Education
- K-12 schools
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