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Explore grants and scholarships designed to support the educational aspirations of both students and educators within the Alvin ISD community.

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Innovative Campus Grants for Principals
Innovative Grants for Others
Scholarships for Teacher & Para's
Scholarships for Students

Our Mission and Vision

The Alvin ISD Education Foundation is dedicated to enhancing the educational experience for students and teachers. Established to provide financial support through scholarships and grants, our mission is to foster academic excellence and innovation. We strive to ensure that every child receives the resources they need to succeed, every day.
Founded with the belief that education is the cornerstone of a thriving community, the Alvin ISD Education Foundation works tirelessly to bridge the gap between potential and achievement. By partnering with educators, parents, and community leaders, we aim to create a nurturing environment where educational dreams become reality.

Innovative Campus Grants

What is an Innovative Campus Grant: An Innovative Campus Grant supports school-wide initiatives that bring unique, impactful solutions to enhance the educational environment and promote student success across an entire campus. These grants fund creative projects aligned with campus and district goals, encouraging collaboration, engagement, and positive change throughout the school community.

Who can apply:

  • Principals

Grant Application Process & Guidelines

Applications OPEN: November 1, 2024

Applications CLOSE: January 15, 2025 (No extension will be granted)

DETAILS

  • Award Details: Up to $3,000
  • Announcement: Recipients will be recognized at the Alvin ISD Employee Recognition Ceremony
  • Funding Availability: Funds available after July 1, 2025
  • Purpose: Supports special projects not covered by regular budgets or personal funds
  • Project Scope: Enhances education, benefits 60-70% of the school population (no furniture requests)
  • Examples: Incentive programs, school gardens, campus projects
  • Submission Requirements: Online application and grant budget form
  • Limit: One application per campus

HOW TO APPLY

  • Click here
  • Click “Apply” button located in bottom right corner
  • Click “Sign In With Your Institution” to log in with your Alvin ISD Google account
  • Fill out the Application and submit

GRANT COMPLIANCE

  • Use the awarded funds for the purposes intended
  • Provide the Alvin ISD Education Foundation with:
    • Photo Op – check presentation AND 7 photos of grant in action
    • Communication – we request to be recognized and tagged in all social media posts and district communications to parents and community partners
    • Video – 1-2 minute video to be sent to the Foundation by December 15 of awarded year stating how the Foundation has been beneficial to your project
  • Be prepared to demonstrate the grant in action at a scheduled Alvin ISD Education Foundation board meeting.
  • Commit to sharing your grant process experience at the new employee orientation for the upcoming school year

GUIDELINES

  • Specify if the grant is for Elementary or Secondary
  • Complete grant budget form (Vendors do not need to be from the District’s approved vendor list.)

HINTS

  • Proofread your application
  • Clearly define the purpose of your project, its benefits to students, and how it will be implemented and evaluated
  • Specify the number of students/teachers impacted by the grant
  • Avoid acronyms
  • Campus field trips, incentive programs, school gardens, and campus projects are a few possibilities

Innovative Campus Grants for Others

Innovative Grants

What is an Innovative Grant: An Innovative Grant is designed to support creative and impactful projects that go beyond traditional classroom methods to enhance student learning. These grants encourage educators to implement new ideas that inspire, engage, and transform students’ educational experiences, aligning with the district’s goals and standards.

Who can apply:

  • Teachers
  • Counselors
  • Librarians

Grant Application Process & Guidelines

Applications OPEN: November 1, 2024

Applications CLOSE: January 15, 2025 (No extension will be granted)

DETAILS

  • Award Details: Up to $1,000
  • Announcement: Recipients will be recognized during the Alvin ISD Winner’s Wagon Celebration
  • Funding Availability: Funds available after July 1, 2025
  • Purpose : To drive creativity and innovative learning by making learning exciting and engaging for all students.

HOW TO APPLY

  • Click here
  • Click “Apply” button located in bottom right corner
  • Click “Sign In With Your Institution” to log in with your Alvin ISD Google account
  • Submission Requirements:
    • Online application
    • Grant Budget form
    • Principal Approval form
    • Technology Approval form (Required for Technology-Related Requests) DUE TO TECHNOLOGY BY: January 9, 2025
    • Continuation Grant Evaluation Form (Fill out ONLY if you were a recipient of last year’s Alvin ISD Education Foundation Innovative Grant and wish to continue the grant for the upcoming school year.)

GRANT COMPLIANCE

  • Provide the Alvin ISD Education Foundation with:
    • Photo Op – check presentation AND 7 photos of grant in action
    • Communication – we request to be recognized and tagged in all social media posts and district communications to parents and community partners
    • Video – 1-2 minute video to be sent to the Foundation by December 15 of awarded year stating how the Foundation has been beneficial to your project
  • Be prepared to demonstrate the grant in action at a scheduled Alvin ISD Education Foundation board meeting
  • Commit to sharing your grant process experience at the new employee orientation for the upcoming school year
  • Notify the Foundation if you transfer to another campus or if you leave Alvin ISD
    • Funded grants may be transferred between campuses with approval from both campus principals.
    • Grant recipients leaving Alvin ISD forfeit funds, grants, and any purchased materials.

GUIDELINES

  • Use the awarded funds for the purposes intended
  • Awarded grant recipients may apply for a Continuation Grant for the following school year by completing a new application that outlines planned changes.
    • Continuation Grants are funded for a maximum of two years.
  • Individual teachers and teaching teams employed by Alvin ISD may apply for grants if they are involved in student instruction.
  • Each grant application must be independent; identical grants will not be accepted.

HINTS

  • Proofread your application.
  • Clearly define the purpose of your project, its benefits to students, and how it will be implemented and evaluated.
  • Specify the number of students/teachers impacted by the grant.
  • Avoid acronyms.
  • Campus field trips, incentive programs, school gardens, and campus projects are a few possibilities.
  • Think outside the box!

Links and Information

Teacher & Paraprofessional Scholarships

The Alvin ISD Education Foundation is excited to offer $1,000 scholarships to passionate teachers and paraprofessionals eager to advance their education and careers. Whether you’re a teacher pursuing your first master’s degree or a paraprofessional aiming for a bachelor’s degree in education, this scholarship is your chance to achieve your academic dreams.

  • The application will open on January 8, 2025.
  • Deadline: February 13, 2025 at 5:00pm
  • (Please note that we are unable to accommodate any extensions to the deadlines.)

     

Click on this link to apply – Click on “Sign In With Your Institution” to log in with your AISD Google account.

Persons Eligible to Apply for Scholarship:

  • Must be a current Alvin ISD teacher or paraprofessional with at least three years of continuous service, and committed to staying with Alvin ISD after completing their education.
  • Must be pursuing a first master’s degree in education or related field (teachers) or a bachelor’s degree in education (paraprofessionals).
  • Must be enrolled or planning to enroll in a minimum of 3 credit hours per semester.
  • Scholarships are not available for previous recipients, PhD candidates, certifications, or training programs.

Student Scholarships

The Alvin ISD Education Foundation is thrilled to award 10 scholarships to each high school, celebrating graduating seniors who meet the Foundation’s criteria. We are proud to support our students’ bright futures and their pursuit of higher education.

Links and Information

Students, please use the Alvin ISD Scholarship link for all Scholarship information and application. 

District Scholarship Link

Contact Information

Brandy Groth
Foundation Office
Phone: 281-245-2586 
fo********@al******.net