Grant Opportunities

2022-2023 SCHOOL ACTION FUND

Applications are due  May 9, 2022
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School Action Fund

The School Action Fund Grant (SAF) application is available to districts every year in the spring to all Comprehensive campuses and Targeted campuses with D or F ratings. If selected, districts will receive planning and implementation funds and technical assistance to take school actions to transform or create new schools. 

Funding

  • 18 Planning Grants; Planning: 1 year of up to $200,000 per school
  • 6 ACE Restart Implementation Grants; Implementation: 1 year of up to $375,000 per school
  • Continuation funding to implement an action up to $500,000-$1,000,000 over 2 years

Technical Assistance

  • TEA-approved providers support districts as advisors on school actions, project management, and serve as district liaisons to TEA.
  • TEA will match districts with a provider based on your needs and the provider’s expertise (e.g. the type of school action selected, build on existing relationships). 

 

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Application Process

The SAF Grant Application includes a written and interview component. 
Districts submit a written application to demonstrate your vision and readiness to begin planning a specific school action. The application asks districts to describe your community needs analysis, how you selected the school action, how you plan to measure and evaluate progress and your budget for the planning year.
The application interview is your opportunity to go beyond the written application, emphasize key points from your application, and demonstrate that you have a strong plan in place.

School Action Fund Grant Timeline

 

2022 Revised Timeline

Other Grants and Resources

Grants for Specific Program Models

Districts receive grants to implement specific models such as P-TECH, T-STEM, and Early College High School (ECHS).

Eligibility

District eligibility varies by program. See this funding matrix for more information.

$ Available

Varies, many grants ~$150,000

Funding Matrix

SB 1882 / Texas Partnership Benefits

Districts receive additional per pupil funding to open a new school managed by a partner they select.

Eligibility

Districts who recruit and contract with a partner org to manage a school are eligible.

$ Available

Additional per pupil funding.

Texas Partnerships

Charter School Program (CSP) Grants

District partners receive funding for the start-up of a new charter school over 3 years.

Eligibility

Districts are not eligible, but can support applications from their partners for new schools.

$ Available

$600,000 average award

Charter School Funding