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Ideation Fund
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Overview & Timeline
Overview: The Houston ISD Foundation is excited to announce the sixth round of the HISD Foundation Ideation Grants (previously known as the Innovation Grant) to our district teachers. Grants are awarded to recognize and support excellence in innovation by providing funds to enhance elementary, middle school, high school programs and curriculum. This is a competitive grant program designed to encourage teachers to develop innovative projects that lead to increased student success. The Houston ISD Foundation Ideation Grant seeks to fund projects that will:
Eligibility:
ENHANCE
Enhance the student experience and lead to improved academic outcomes
Implement projects that fall into the following priority areas:
Innovation, Equity, College & Career Readiness, Whole Child
FIND SOLUTIONS
Find a new solution to combat barriers of success for students
Important Dates:
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- May 2023: Applications Open
- September 1: Applications Due through FormSite
- September 2023: Assessment of Applications
- October 4, 2023: Finalist Announced
- December 2023: Mid-Term Report Due
- March 2024: Select Grant Winners Attend the State of the Schools Event
- June 2024: Final Impact Report Due
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Applications
To apply for the Houston ISD Foundation’s Innovation Fund Grant:
Applications are due by Friday, September 1, 2023 at 11:59pm. No late applications will be considered.
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