2026-27 Heart of Teaching: Expanding Extracurricular Excellence
Dallas Education Foundation
Who can apply
This year, the grants will create opportunities for educators to support, enhance, and expand extracurricular activities on campuses. The maximum grant award will be up to $2,500 per project; grant funds must be used in the 2026-2027 school year.. All applications must be submitted through this online system. We strongly urge you to download a copy of the application (linked here) and draft your application before entering it into the online form.
About this opportunity
The Dallas Education Foundation is excited to announce its fourth annual Heart of Teaching Grant: Expanding Extracurricular Excellence. This year, the grants will create opportunities for educators to support, enhance, and expand extracurricular activities on campuses. The maximum grant award will be up to $2,500 per project; grant funds must be used in the 2026-2027 school year. The application is open to all campus staff who serve students, including but not limited to teachers, administrators, librarians, and support staff. Grant applications may focus on launching new student s, strengthening existing programs, or introducing innovative initiatives that support student involvement. Key Dates: March 26 - Application opens April 26 - Application deadline May 15 - Awardees announced Augus...