Ideation Fund
Overview
The Houston ISD Foundation is excited to announce the seventh round of the HISD Foundation Ideation Grants (previously known as the Innovation Grant) to our district educators. Grants are awarded to provide supplemental experiences to students or to improve student outcomes. This is a competitive grant program designed to encourage educators to develop innovative projects that lead to increased student success. When applying, we encourage applicants to focus on how the project will solve a particular problem or create a desired outcome for students.
Eligibility
This funding is only available for projects and programs specifically serving Houston ISD students. Applicants must be employees in good standing, with a minimum of one year in the school district and plans to return the following year. Partner nonprofits may apply in the open round of funding and by invitation only.
Important Dates
May: Applications Open for New Funding Cycle
September: Applications Due through FormSite for Intial Round of Funding
September: Assessment of Completed Applications; Rolling Applications Now Accepted
October: Notification of Award; Intent to Accept Due
December: Mid-Term Report Due
March: Select Grant Winners Attend the Houston ISD Foundation Luncheon
April: Final Report Due
Applications
To apply for the Houston ISD Foundation’s Ideation Fund Grant:
Applications are due by August 31. Late applications will only. be reviewed if funding remains available.