The HISD Foundation is now accepting applications for its Innovation Fund program, which provides funds for teachers and schools to develop innovative projects that lead to increased student success.

The Foundation is funding projects that will:

Inspire students, teachers, and parents to think differently about school

Enhance the student experience and lead to improved academic outcomes

Implement district initiatives in innovative ways

Find a new solution to combat barriers of success for students

The program, which is in its second year, will allow teachers in grades pre-K through 12 to apply for a $3,000 – $7,000 grant. Two or more teachers from the same school can also apply for a Teacher Collaborative Grant ranging from $5,000 – $10,000.

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