[Community Foundation of West Texas](https://www.cfwtx.org)

June 1, 2026 (Full application deadline — Mini-Grants for Teachers)

Small grants to individual elementary or secondary school teachers; specific award size not stated, but typically supports classroom materials or projects.

Supports K-12 teachers in the Texas South Plains region with funding for innovative classroom materials and activities not covered by school budgets.

--- ## Description The Mini-Grants for Teachers program, offered by the Community Foundation of West Texas, provides small grants to elementary and secondary school teachers in the Texas South Plains region. The purpose is to help educators enhance their classroom curriculum with enriching materials and projects that are not covered by standard school budgets, making learning more memorable and impactful for students. Funding is intended to support innovative teaching ideas and activities, allowing teachers to deliver unique educational experiences. --- ## Due Dates - June 1, 2026: Full application deadline — applications must be submitted through the online portal by midnight on June 1. --- ## Funding Amount - Grants are described as "small grants" for individual teachers; the exact dollar amount is not specified in public materials. - Funding typically covers the purchase of classroom materials or supports specific projects and activities that enhance curriculum and are not otherwise funded by the school. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be elementary or secondary school teachers. - Teachers must be working in the Texas South Plains region, within one of the 15 counties served by the Community Foundation of West Texas (Bailey, Cochran, Crosby, Dickens, Floyd, Garza, Hale, Hockley, King, Lamb, Lubbock, Lynn, Motley, Terry, and Yoakum counties). - Grants are awarded to individual teachers, not to schools or districts. - Each fund awards one grant per year. --- ## Application Process - All applications must be submitted through the [Community Foundation of West Texas online grant portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=cfwtx). - New users must create an account; returning users can log in with existing credentials. - Applications will NOT be accepted via mail or email. - Applicants should use the [budget template](https://www.cfwtx.org/_files/ugd/416dfb_036076c647834c22bac909fc43120dbf.pdf) and provide local financial information as part of their submission. - After submission, the Grants Committee reviews proposals and may request additional information or a site visit. - Applicants are notified of funding decisions approximately 60 days after the deadline. - A final report is required through the grant portal if funding is awarded. For detailed guidance on using the application portal, see the [GLM Applicant Tutorial](https://support.foundant.com/hc/en-us/articles/4479853059991-GLM-Applicant-Tutorial). --- ## Additional Information - Only one grant per fund is awarded each year. - Applications must be marked as "SUBMITTED" (not just "saved") in the portal to be considered; applicants will receive a confirmation email upon successful submission. - If you do not receive the confirmation email, contact the Foundation for assistance. - More program details are available on the [Mini-Grants for Teachers program page](https://www.cfwtx.org/mini-grants-for-teachers). --- ## External Links - [Current Grant Opportunities](https://www.cfwtx.org/current-grant-opportunities) - [Mini-Grants for Teachers program details](https://www.cfwtx.org/mini-grants-for-teachers) - [Online Application Portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=cfwtx) - [Budget Template (PDF)](https://www.cfwtx.org/_files/ugd/416dfb_036076c647834c22bac909fc43120dbf.pdf) - [GLM Applicant Tutorial](https://support.foundant.com/hc/en-us/articles/4479853059991-GLM-Applicant-Tutorial) - [General Contact Form](https://www.cfwtx.org/copy-of-contact-us) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact Method | |-----------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------| | General inquiries | [Contact Form](https://www.cfwtx.org/copy-of-contact-us) | | Application system help | Denise — [denise@cfwtx.org](mailto:denise@cfwtx.org) | | Phone | (806) 762-8061 |

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