Innovative & Mini Grants Programs
Since 2014, the Pearland ISD Education Foundation has funded more than 500 educational projects, totaling over $1,000,000, through our Mini and Innovative Teaching Grants Programs.
Innovative Grants are reviewed and awarded through an annual grant application cycle. These innovative grant projects facilitate student achievement and skill development, recognize and encourage staff excellence, and expand community involvement from individuals, businesses, and civic organizations. To celebrate grant awards and recognize winners, the Foundation Board of Directors and district administrators visit classrooms and present teachers with an oversized check during “Surprize Patrol.”
Purpose
To provide funding for select projects and/or programs that are innovative and stimulate students’ learning and creativity by enhancing the existing curriculum. Innovative Grants of up to $5,000 are available for classroom initiatives, and up to $7,500 for campus-wide and district-wide programs. We also offer Mini Grants of up to $250 are awarded through a community "Give a Grant" campaign for classroom supplies.
Goals
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Support projects or programs that contribute to Pearland ISD's academic goals.
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Recognize and reward educators for innovative and creative academic approaches.
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Allocate funding to encourage and facilitate the enhancement of supplementary academic methods that extend beyond the traditional classroom approach, positively impacting learning.
Mini Grant Applications Closed Until August 2026
The Education Foundation is thrilled to announce the launch of our new online grant application platform in partnership with Rhythm Q! This digital transition will streamline the process for Pearland ISD educators and make applying for grants easier than ever.
Applications for Fall Mini-Grants are closed. Applications are accepted beginning August and run through first week of September.
We’re proud to support your creativity in the classroom, and now, we’re making it even more accessible. Let’s keep Building Pearland Proud—one idea at a time!
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| Month | Date | Goal/Activity | Who | Details | |
| NOV | 20 | Innovative Grant Application Opens | All Pearland ISD Educators/Staff are encouraged to apply |
Applications Available Online Only
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| DEC | 8 | Innovative Grant Workshop | All Pearland ISD Educators/Staff |
In-Person Overview of Online Application Process, Q&A "Best Practices" with Previous Grant Recipients Foundation Ambassadors. Location: ESC, Conference Room B |
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| JAN | TBD | Innovative Grant Workshop | All Pearland ISD Educators/Staff |
In-Person Overview of Online Application Process, Q&A "Best Practices" with Previous Grant Recipients Foundation Ambassadors. Location: TBD |
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| JAN | 20 | Innovative Grant Application Window Closes | All Innovation Grant Applicants | The online platform closes for all submissions and principal approvals at 5pm. | |
| SPRING | 2026 | Surprize Patrol | Dates TBD | ||
| July | 2026 | Innovative Grants Available to spend for 2026-27 School Year | |||