Fort Worth Independent School District
Campus Grant Opportunities
This list of campus grant opportunities will be updated with new opportunities as they become available. Campuses are permitted to pursue grants up to $5,000 with approval from their principal. Grants above that amount must be approved by leadership. All grants must be entered into the New Grant Questionnaire prior to submission for review by Grants & Development and to obtain any necessary approvals.
For many organizations that offer grant funding on a rolling basis, check their websites to describe and submit details for your ideas and projects that they may be interested in funding.
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Grant Title |
Award Amount |
Grant Cycle |
Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Target Corporate Giving | Up to $500 per school | Ongoing | Use this form to request supplies from your local Target store in the form of gift cards |
| McCarthy Dressman Education Foundation | $10,000-$20,000 | Submissions accepted through April 15 | The Teacher Development Grants support small teams of teachers in the formation and implementation of groundbreaking k-12 classroom instruction. The grants provide opportunities for teachers to integrate fresh strategies that encourage critical inquiry and to observe their effects on students. The Foundation awards grants to individuals in amounts up to $10,000 per year for a maximum of $20,000 over two years, provided the eligibility requirements continue to be met. |
| Department of Defense Computers for Learning | Varies | Rolling | The Department of Defense Computers for Learning program provides useful IT equipment to schools serving grades pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The DOD CFL program is designed to streamline the transfer of excess and surplus DOD IT equipment to schools. |
| Varies | Rolling | Kinder Morgan provides grants for K-12 programs in academic and arts education, with a focus on STEM and literacy for underserved youth. | |
| ConocoPhillips Grant Requests | Varies | Applications for the following year’s funding consideration accepted annually April 1-July 31. | A substantial percentage of charitable giving is focused on our two signature causes – habitat and species conservation and pre-algebra math education. ConocoPhillips recognizes, however, that a community may also have unique needs beyond these two strategic causes. |
| Casey's Cash for Classrooms Grant | $3,000-$50,000 | Submissions typically received in November for subsequent year | Casey's funds teacher support, materials needs, community engagement and physical improvements for teachers and schools. |
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Rumphius Foundation |
$6,000 |
Annual - check periodically for new 2025 listings. |
Seeks to brighten the lives of people in need of a helping hand through projects that enrich groups and organizations across America, and simultaneously educate young people about sustainability and healthy living. |
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$500 |
Rolling |
H2O for Life will provide mini-grants that will assist teachers and students on in life-changing service-learning programs. | |
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$1,000 |
Rolling |
The Awesome Foundation is a global community advancing the interest of awesome in the universe, $1000 at a time. | |
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Humanities Texas |
$1,500 |
Rolling |
Supports programs grounded in humanities, including lectures, panel discussions, and conferences, teacher institutes, reading- and film-discussion groups, interpretive exhibits, television & radio programming, film production; and interactive multimedia. |
| Varies |
By Invitation |
Program to bring new, ingenious learning opportunities into the classroom that further student learning, achievement and application of STEM principles. | |
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Ford Motor Company |
Varies | Varies | Ford Motor Company Fund supports programming and initiatives that address meeting basic needs, providing access to essential services, opening pathways to educational opportunities that prepare people for high-quality jobs and using the power of mobility to enhance access. |
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Dollar General Literacy Foundation |
$20,000 |
Rolling |
Grants to public schools whose school library program has been affected by a disaster. |
|
Walmart Foundation |
$250-$5,000 |
Rolling |
Each year, Walmart U.S. stores, Sam’s Clubs and Distribution Centers award local cash grants ranging from $250 to $5000. These local grants are designed to address the unique needs of the communities where we operate. |
| Dell Technologies Grant Support Program | Varies | Ongoing | The Dell Technologies Grants Support Program provides public sector K-12 school districts, higher education institutions, and other education providers with grants information, customized funder research, and consultation that will help develop project ideas, get Dell Technology-rich projects funded, and even expand initiatives that are already in the works. |
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Texas Instruments |
Varies |
Rolling |
Increase the number of Black, Latinx and female high school graduates with strong math and science skills by increasing the number, effectiveness and retention of great K-12 STEM teachers and principals who are knowledgeable, capable and passionate about leading all students to good STEM outcomes. |
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Charles Lafitte Foundation |
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Rolling |
Ways to improve teaching results include providing computer-based and technological education, promoting leadership skills, and offering programs about the arts. In addition, opportunities for ongoing education, such as research projects and conferences. |
| Varies |
Rolling |
Equipment donations to youth and high school football organizations that have been affected by floods, earthquakes, fire, theft and other natural disasters. | |
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Northrop Grumman Foundation |
Varies |
Annual |
Northrop Grumman Foundation and Conservation International collaborate to provide a unique field experience in Costa Rica for science teachers nationwide. Must have 4 teachers/ group. |
| Varies |
Ongoing |
Grants in support of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education in grades K-12. | |
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Fiskars |
$500 |
Annual |
Supports programs that celebrate innovation, education, biodiversity, and community gardening. |
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$1,800 |
Rolling |
Grants to make automated defibrillators (AEDs) more available to football coaches, athletes, trainers, and fans. | |
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Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. |
Varies |
Rolling |
Provides support to programs that focus on arts, education, environment, and health and wellness. |
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SAM Labs |
$10,000 |
Rolling |
Provides teachers with access to STEAM curriculum and resources valued at $2,500. |
| Varies |
By Invitation |
See website | |
| Varies |
Rolling |
Grant in support of equipment and uniforms for after school athletics programs for middle schools (6th-8th grade) | |
| Varies |
Biannual |
Grants to help end childhood hunger by connecting kids to effective nutrition programs like school breakfast and summer meals. | |
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Texas DSHS Awards for Excellence in Texas School Health - Vanguard Award |
$4,500 |
Annual |
For schools/districts that have won a Discovery Award for Excellence in Texas School Health in a previous year with the program for which you are currently applying. Applicants will be expected to show expansion, enhancements or growth. |
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Texas DSHS Awards for Excellence in Texas School Health - Discovery Award |
$4,500 |
Annual |
For schools with current health initiatives that have been in place for at least one full school year that work to improve the lifelong physical, mental and social well-being of their students, staff and school community. |
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Harbor Freight |
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Rolling |
Leverages and propels excellent skilled trades education in U.S. public high schools by investing in efforts where ingenious people and ideas converge. |
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National Girls Collaborative |
$1,000 |
Ongoing |
Funds instrument repair and the acquisition of new instruments. |
| Varies |
Invitation Only |
Funds instrument repair and the acquisition of new instruments. |