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 $10,000 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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Organization/ Grant Title |
Award Amount |
Description |
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| The Lowe Foundation | Vary up to $20,000 |
Applications are accepted each year from July 1 - Dec 1 for funding the next year The Lowe Foundation was created in 1988 by Erma Lowe and her daughter Mary Ralph Lowe. Their goal is to give back to the State of Texas by supporting women and children's health and educational needs. The funding focus is directed to those organizations that are involved in preventative or rehabilitative programs that benefit the critical needs of at risk women and children located in the State of Texas. |
| $500 | Due September 15: To apply, create a classroom worksheet using this free online tool, My Worksheet Maker. Submit it as part of your application for a chance to win classroom funding, whether you teach math or social studies, art or special education. | |
| American Family Insurance Dreams Foundation | Varies | The Dreams Foundation also supports organizations that are making a positive change through unrestricted grants and targeted program investments. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis through September 30, 2026. |
| Oliver Foundation | $750-$5,000 |
The goal of the Oliver Foundation is to encourage children, families and communities in Texas to improve the eating and physical activity patterns of Pre-school, Elementary, Middle School and High School students. The Oliver Foundation has awarded over 140 grants since 2013 to schools and non-profit organizations. Rolling deadlines apply. |
| Fund for Teachers | $5,000-$10,000 | Fund for Teachers gives teachers the chance to apply for money toward their own professional development goals. Unlike grants meant for a specific course or conference, Fund for Teachers lets you plan your own educational and professional development needs and then apply for funds toward those needs. Applications open October 1, 2026. |
| NEA Foundation Learning and Leadership Grant | $2,000-$5,000 | You can apply for this grant from the National Education Association (NEA) Foundation on your own or as part of a team. Funds can be used to attend conferences, seminars, and other educational opportunities. However, funds can’t be used toward classes that are part of obtaining a degree. Applications typically open in the summer. |
| McCarthey Dressman Teacher Development Grants | Up to $10,000/three-year period | Grants from the McCarthey Dressman Educational Foundation allow teachers to pursue innovative professional development and new teaching strategies. Like the NEA grant, you can apply as an individual or as part of a team. If you’re selected, the foundation will work with you to implement your goals and observe their impact on students. Apply between January 15 - April 15 each year. |
| Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation | $5,000-$10,000 | Sprouts Neighborhood Grants support schools by providing a platform for nutrition education, lifestyle and behavior programs, and funding for gardening and outdoor wellness projects. |
| Toshiba | $5,000 | Grants to middle- and high-school teachers are awarded for S.T.E.M. projects that occur in the classroom. Apply today. |
| Texas YES Project | Up to $15,000 |
TEXAS YES Grants focus on S.T.E.M., innovation, development of programs and updating equipment. This grant is available to area public, private, or charter schools and all grade levels. Consideration is also given to 501(c)(3) non-profits with a youth focus. Preference is given to Title 1 schools with a status of 80% or higher. |
| Junior League Community Opportunities Fund | Varies | The Junior League of Fort Worth, Inc. is an organization of women whose mission is to advance women's leadership for meaningful community impact through volunteer action, collaboration, and training. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable. |
| Whole Kids Foundation | Varies | Schools may apply for the Garden Grant, Bee Grant, Get Schools Cooking Grant, and the Salad Bar Grant. |
| Target Corporate Giving | Up to $500 per school | Request supplies from your local Target store in the form of gift cards |
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$500 |
H2O for Life will provide mini-grants that will assist teachers and students on in life-changing service-learning programs. | |
| Varies | Program to bring new, ingenious learning opportunities into the classroom that further student learning, achievement and application of STEM principles. | |
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$5,000-$20,000 |
Grants to youth literacy proposals and to public schools whose school library program has been affected by a disaster. | |
| Believe in Reading | $1,500-$3,000 | Grants support youth literacy projects of all shapes and kinds. |
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Walmart Foundation Spark Good Local Grants |
$250-$5,000 |
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. |
| Varies | See website | |
| Varies | Grant in support of equipment and uniforms for after-school athletics programs for middle schools (6th-8th grade) | |
| Varies | Grants to help end childhood hunger by connecting kids to effective nutrition programs like school breakfast and summer meals. | |
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Awards for Excellence in Texas School Health - Discovery Award |
$4,500 |
This Texas DHHS grant is 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. |
| Varies | Funds instrument repair and the acquisition of new instruments. |