The Pearland ISD Education Foundation is excited to offer this year's mini-grant initiative. Campus educators districtwide may apply to win up to $250 in mini-grant funding to use for supplies and resources for class projects and lessons. All approved mini-grant requests will be accessible to donors online so they can select the project they want to support.

Mini-Grant Criteria

• Campus educators in Pearland ISD may complete a mini-grant application.
• Only one application may be completed by the requestor.
• Requests for mini-grants totaling up to $250 will be accepted.
• Requests can include funding for supplies and resources for class projects and lessons.
• Funding disbursement will be managed by the campus. Please reach out to your campus administrative assistant for assistance.

Grant Funds May Not be Used for:

• Travel costs
• Monetary incentives or “incentive” field trips
• Salaries (including substitute pay, bus drivers and speaker fees)

Instructions to Apply

Register or log in to your account. On the dashboard, click on the dropdown menu, select the mini-grant application and click "Create". Please complete the form to apply for a mini grant. Once the form has been submitted, you will receive an email confirming that it has been received.

All approved mini-grant requests will be included in the Vallensons' Backyard Benefit. Requests will be put on display and will include:

1. The requestor's name
2. The title of the mini-grant request
3. Your campus name
4. A brief description of the mini-grant request
5. A QR code that links to the mini-grant landing page

During the event, guests will have the opportunity to select the mini grant(s) they find most appealing and they can fund the request on the spot. There will also be an online portal to fund grants for individuals who cannot attend the event.

If a community donor has chosen to fund your mini-grant request, the funding will be available for you to spend by February 1. Please be sure to use the funds before the end of the spring semester.

If you have any questions, please contact foundation@pearlandisd.org.

Best of Luck!

We encourage you to find ways to make your project pop. Creativity is key. Here are some pro tips to help your mini-grant request stand out:

1. Your project title is your selling point. Your project description is how you close the deal.
2. Be creative, informative and concise.
3. Find a way to connect with potential donors (highlight the impact, write a powerful introduction, express your personal connection to the project/supplies, etc.).

Since 2014, the Pearland ISD Education Foundation has funded more than 400 educational projects, totaling over a $800,000, through the Innovative Teaching Grants Program. Reviewed and awarded through an annual grant application cycle, these innovative grant projects facilitate student achievement and skill development, recognize and encourage staff excellence and expand community involvement from individuals, businesses, and civic organizations. To celebrate grant awards and recognize winners, Foundation Board of Directors and district administrators, visit classrooms and present teachers with an oversized check during “Surprize Patrol.”

Purpose

To provide funding for select projects and/or programs that are innovative and stimulate students’ learning and creativity by enhancing the existing curriculum. Grants of up to $5,000 are available for classroom initiatives, and up to $7,500 for campus-wide and district-wide programs.

Goals

1. Support projects or programs that contribute to Pearland ISD's academic goals.
2. Recognize and reward educators for innovative and creative academic approaches.
3. Allocate funding to encourage and facilitate the enhancement of supplementary academic methods that extend beyond the traditional classroom approach, positively impacting learning.

Who is Eligible to Apply?

• (a) instruction of students
• (b) providing related support services benefiting students.

Eligible Proposals

• Projects to be implemented during the 2024-25 school year
• Projects that provide a positive educational experience for students
• SMART projects:
  • Are there Specific goals?
  • Are the benefits of the project Measurable?
  • Are the goals Attainable (is this project feasible)?
  • Is the project Relevant to current district objectives?
  • Is the project Time-bound?
  • Is this a new project?

Selection Process

• All applications are pre-screened by appropriate curriculum departments to ensure projects are feasible and not a duplication
• The Pearland ISD Education Foundation Grant Review Committee reviews submitted applications
• The Grant Review Committee presents recommendations to the Foundation Board of Directors
• The Foundation Board of Directors votes to approve recommended grant awards

How much is awarded per grant?

• Up to $5,000 for project proposals that are considered individual, classroom, team-based, or district-level
• Up to $7,500 for project proposals that are school-wide with demonstrated impact on every campus student

How many grants are awarded?

This will be dependent on the amount of funds available to the Education Foundation Board of Directors.

1. Register

Click on the "Register" link and complete and submit the registration form.

2. Login

Login to the award with your email and password.

3. Create

Create your online application.

4. Save

During the Call for Applications period, your application can be saved as DRAFT until all the required information is completed and attachments uploaded. As each section is complete, you will see a appear in the category tab when the application is saved. At any time, you can download and print your application by clicking on the icon in the Application Summary section.

5. Submit

On completion, save your Application as FINAL. Download and print a copy of your application for your records by clicking on the icon in the Application Summary section in the right column. Note: If an update is required prior to the Call for Applications period, you can make the update and resave as FINAL.

If you require assistance or additional information, please contact the Program Administrator.

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