The Dallas Education Foundation (DEF) is excited to announce the “Heart of Teaching: Advancing Equity through Innovation in Special Education” grants cycle. This grant program helps create opportunities for students and advance equity through innovation in special education.
Dallas ISD campus employees, administrators, and teachers seeking to fund innovative projects that advance learning, specifically for students receiving special education services, can apply now through April 12. The application is open to all campus staff who serve students with special needs and is not limited to those in special education positions.
The maximum grant award is up to $4,500 per project and must be used in the 2024-2025 school year. Grant applications should focus on enabling and driving student success, with projects that help boost morale, motivation, belonging, and a sense of accomplishment for students with special needs and their peers.
Key dates:
- March 21 – Application opens
- April 12 – Last day to apply
- May 22 – Awardees announced
- On or after July 1 – Grant disbursement
Apply here: 2024-25 Grant Application – Dallas Education Foundation
ABOUT THE DALLAS EDUCATION FOUNDATION
The Dallas Education Foundation (DEF) serves as Dallas ISD’s direct and designated philanthropic partner. Our mission is to inspire community investment to accelerate student success. We align with the district’s strategic initiatives and partner with our city’s business leaders, residents, and philanthropic community to raise funds for programs that enrich the lives of our students. In 2023, DEF disbursed $1.7 million to Dallas ISD to support our students, teachers, and schools. To learn more, visit DEF at https://dallasedfound.org and follow us on social media (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X, and YouTube) at @dallasedfound.
