Best Academic Success Enrichment Grants

Texas education agencies, charter schools, and other eligible organizations can receive funding to provide technical assistance that strengthens charter school quality and operations. With a mission to improve public education, Texas Education Agency provides Texas academic success and enrichment programs with US $360,000 to support charter launch, and ongoing academic, financial, and organizational success.

High school students in Hamilton County planning to study communications or business at any college or university can receive scholarship support for academic success and enrichment. Hamilton County Community Foundation gives preference to applicants from Hamilton Heights, Noblesville, Sheridan, and Westfield High Schools, especially those involved in media programs and demonstrating dedication, hard work, and financial need.

High school seniors pursuing STEM degrees at Indiana colleges who live in specified central Indiana counties and face financial or other barriers can receive scholarship support for higher education. With a mission to mobilize people, ideas and investment, Hamilton County Community Foundation helps students build marketable skills and advance academic success and enrichment.

High school students pursuing math or science degrees can access funding for academic success and enrichment through scholarships from Hamilton County Community Foundation. Eligible applicants are Arsenal Tech High School students attending an Indiana college or Grand Valley State University, with at least a 2.5 GPA, financial need, community service, school involvement, and demonstrated academic improvement.

Students pursuing a four-year nursing degree at an Indiana college or university who live in or attend high school in Grant, Hamilton, Knox, Madison, Pulaski, Starke, or White County can receive scholarship support to advance their academic success. Hamilton County Community Foundation provides this need-based award to help future nurses complete higher education in Indiana.

College sophomores, juniors, seniors, and graduate students in engineering seeking academic success and enrichment can receive scholarship support for tuition and related educational costs. With a mission to mobilize people, ideas and investment, Hamilton County Community Foundation provides U.S. higher education students at specified Indiana universities with need-based funding to pursue chemical, electrical, civil, or mechanical engineering degrees.

Indiana nursing students enrolled at in-state colleges or universities and pursuing post-baccalaureate degrees can receive tuition support through the Margaret Martin Roth Endowed Scholarship. Focused on higher education and academic success, Hamilton County Community Foundation gives preference to applicants with at least a 3.5 GPA who demonstrate financial need.

The purpose of the Education Service Centers (ESC) Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Basic Services Initiative is primarily to provide support for and to work cooperatively with Title I, Part A campuses in implementing Title I, Part A formula grant, and secondarily to provide technical assistance to other ESSA programs included in any subsequent addendum, that increase opportunities for all students enrolled in schools served by Title I, Part A to meet challenging State academic assessment standards.

Texas Education Agency's (TEA) strategic vision for ESSA formula grants is to improve student achievement, to ensure school systems have sufficient guidance and technical assistance to meet ESSA federal compliance requirements, to strengthen the quality of local ESSA programs, and to promote coordinated use of funds for best practices aligned to TEA Strategic Priorities in the ESSA Consolidated State Plan.  

2026-2027 Communities In Schools

Program Description

The purpose of the CIS program is to remove barriers to learning to keep students persisting through their education. CIS partners with educators, students, and parents to identify students who are at-risk of dropping out of school and determine their unique needs and reasons for disengagement. Once these needs are identified, CIS customizes supports for campuses, students, and families that are uniquely tailored to the identified needs and provides schoolwide services and individual case management to support both students and the entire school. CIS engages the community as a vital part of the process and strives to connect the campus and students to needed community resources. This comprehensive model includes effective program administration; trained professional staff on each campus, community resource coordination; holistic, case management for students and families with significant needs and schoolwide services aligned to campus goals.

Texas Education Agency

The Texas Education Agency is the state agency that oversees primary and secondary public education. It is headed by the commissioner of education. The Texas Education Agency improves outcomes for all public school students in the state by providing leadership, guidance, and support to school systems.

The Division of Governance Interventions supports TEA’s mission and vision by providing exceptional leadership, guidance, and support to school system leadership teams and governing boards. The division collaborates with external field support agents appointed by the TEA Commissioner of Education to build sustainable systems aligned to core TEA initiatives, so that the school system thrives after the release of agency intervention. 

SP Supports 2: Effective Program Model Implementation

Program Description

The purpose of this project is to provide school systems with supplemental supports that include professional development and technical assistance on TEA-developed program implementation resources and researched based guidance.

James H Cummings Foundation

The James H. Cummings Foundation is a charitable, not-for-profit corporation organized in New York State in July, 1962 for the purpose of complying with certain provisions in the will of its founder and namesake. Admired for his unassuming manner, friendly demeanor, and quiet generosity, Cummings was dedicated to giving back to the communities he once called home.

The Foundation’s focus is on funding not-for-profits making strides in medical research, science and post-secondary education in Buffalo, Toronto, and Hendersonville, North Carolina. In addition, we focus on funding programming for vulnerable people of all ages—children to older adults—in Buffalo and Hendersonville.

James H Cummings Foundation Grants

Our Focus

The Foundation focuses on supporting 501 (c)(3) not-for-profit organizations whose missions and services align with our guidelines and mission:

• To advance medical research, science, and post-secondary medical education in Buffalo and Hendersonville, North Carolina.
• To provide services for vulnerable children and children with disabilities that will enhance high school graduation rates with a focus on the quality of out-of-school (before and after school and summer care) for school age children and early care and education programs and initiatives in Buffalo and Hendersonville, North Carolina.
• To assist older adults and vulnerable adults with services that help them maintain independent, healthy, and active lifestyles, remaining in their own homes when possible in Buffalo and Hendersonville, North Carolina.
• To advance medical research in Toronto.

James H Cummings Foundation

The James H. Cummings Foundation is a charitable, not-for-profit corporation organized in New York State in July, 1962 for the purpose of complying with certain provisions in the will of its founder and namesake. Admired for his unassuming manner, friendly demeanor, and quiet generosity, Cummings was dedicated to giving back to the communities he once called home.

The Foundation’s focus is on funding not-for-profits making strides in medical research, science and post-secondary education in Buffalo, Toronto, and Hendersonville, North Carolina. In addition, we focus on funding programming for vulnerable people of all ages—children to older adults—in Buffalo and Hendersonville.

James H Cummings Foundation Grants

Our Focus

The Foundation focuses on supporting 501 (c)(3) not-for-profit organizations whose missions and services align with our guidelines and mission:

• To advance medical research, science, and post-secondary medical education in Buffalo and Hendersonville, North Carolina.
• To provide services for vulnerable children and children with disabilities that will enhance high school graduation rates with a focus on the quality of out-of-school (before and after school and summer care) for school age children and early care and education programs and initiatives in Buffalo and Hendersonville, North Carolina.
• To assist older adults and vulnerable adults with services that help them maintain independent, healthy, and active lifestyles, remaining in their own homes when possible in Buffalo and Hendersonville, North Carolina.
• To advance medical research in Toronto.

The James & Ursula Williams Teacher Grants Program : Field Trip Grants

As a born native of Vallejo, James was generationally admired for his enduring work ethic and was lovingly embraced for his dedication and support to family, friends, and community. Ursula’s self-motivation, persistence, and quest for excellence brought her professional recognition. As a community activist, she shared her leadership organizational skills as a member of community and political organizations who made positive contributions to the community.

In life, they created and took advantage of all opportunities presented to them. Both recognized the important role that education made in creating healthy, happy, and productive lives for themselves, their children, and their grandchildren. The Williams Family hopes to continue their legacy through The James & Ursula Williams Family Fund.

Field Trip Grants:

Grants of up to $1,000 are available to fund 1-day excursions; field trips should have an academic component that supplements your classroom curriculum. Funds can cover the cost of transportation, and admission fees. Examples: Vallejo Flood and Water District, the Exploratorium, etc. The purpose of this program is to bring learning outside of the classroom and provide hands-on experiences to students.

The James & Ursula Williams Teacher Grants Program : Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Grants

As a born native of Vallejo, James was generationally admired for his enduring work ethic and was lovingly embraced for his dedication and support to family, friends, and community. Ursula’s self-motivation, persistence, and quest for excellence brought her professional recognition. As a community activist, she shared her leadership organizational skills as a member of community and political organizations who made positive contributions to the community.

In life, they created and took advantage of all opportunities presented to them. Both recognized the important role that education made in creating healthy, happy, and productive lives for themselves, their children, and their grandchildren. The Williams Family hopes to continue their legacy through The James & Ursula Williams Family Fund.

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Grants:

Grants of up to $500 are available to fund books, materials, software, and manipulatives to enhance their classrooms. Examples: butterfly life cycle kits, dissection lab materials, robotics kits, microscopes, multiplication and division games, dice, addition boards, etc.

The James & Ursula Williams Teacher Grants Program : Academics, Arts and Culture Grants:

As a born native of Vallejo, James was generationally admired for his enduring work ethic and was lovingly embraced for his dedication and support to family, friends, and community. Ursula’s self-motivation, persistence, and quest for excellence brought her professional recognition. As a community activist, she shared her leadership organizational skills as a member of community and political organizations who made positive contributions to the community.

In life, they created and took advantage of all opportunities presented to them. Both recognized the important role that education made in creating healthy, happy, and productive lives for themselves, their children, and their grandchildren. The Williams Family hopes to continue their legacy through The James & Ursula Williams Family Fund.

Academics, Arts and Culture Grants:

Grants of up to $500 are available to enhance your classroom curriculum in subjects like history, geography, and literature; and in arts programs such as music, theater, dance, and visual arts. This grant can be used to purchase classroom materials related to these areas of study. Examples: Golden State Biography books, painting supplies, paying for a visiting artist to come to the classroom, etc.

Texas Education Agency

The Texas Education Agency is the state agency that oversees primary and secondary public education. It is headed by the commissioner of education. The Texas Education Agency improves outcomes for all public school students in the state by providing leadership, guidance, and support to school systems.

The Division of Governance Interventions supports TEA’s mission and vision by providing exceptional leadership, guidance, and support to school system leadership teams and governing boards. The division collaborates with external field support agents appointed by the TEA Commissioner of Education to build sustainable systems aligned to core TEA initiatives, so that the school system thrives after the release of agency intervention. 

Effective Advising Framework Planning Grant

Program Description

The purpose of this grant program is to develop, maintain, and deliver core services to school systems as identified under TEC §8.051 and in accordance with the purposes of Regional Education Service Centers as established in TEC §8.002.

Texas Education Agency

The Texas Education Agency is the state agency that oversees primary and secondary public education. It is headed by the commissioner of education. The Texas Education Agency improves outcomes for all public school students in the state by providing leadership, guidance, and support to school systems.

The Division of Governance Interventions supports TEA’s mission and vision by providing exceptional leadership, guidance, and support to school system leadership teams and governing boards. The division collaborates with external field support agents appointed by the TEA Commissioner of Education to build sustainable systems aligned to core TEA initiatives, so that the school system thrives after the release of agency intervention. 

Texas Instructional Leadership Discretionary Grant

Program Description

The Instructional Leadership Discretionary Grant seeks to provide ongoing support and skill building opportunities to regional Education Service Centers (ESCs) and school systems. This grant will allow ESC Region 13 to capture where school systems and ESCs are in their implementation of instructional leadership practices, determine what resources and supports are still needed, and respond to those needs through technical assistance and the creation of supplemental materials, as needed.

Texas Education Agency

The Texas Education Agency is the state agency that oversees primary and secondary public education. It is headed by the commissioner of education. The Texas Education Agency improves outcomes for all public school students in the state by providing leadership, guidance, and support to school systems.

The Division of Governance Interventions supports TEA’s mission and vision by providing exceptional leadership, guidance, and support to school system leadership teams and governing boards. The division collaborates with external field support agents appointed by the TEA Commissioner of Education to build sustainable systems aligned to core TEA initiatives, so that the school system thrives after the release of agency intervention. 

ESC State Gifted and Talented Grant

Program Description

The ESC State Gifted and Talented Grant program is designed to provide ESC support for basic services to school systems in developing and implementing local gifted and talented (G/T) education programs.

Texas Education Agency

The Texas Education Agency is the state agency that oversees primary and secondary public education. It is headed by the commissioner of education. The Texas Education Agency improves outcomes for all public school students in the state by providing leadership, guidance, and support to school systems.

The Division of Governance Interventions supports TEA’s mission and vision by providing exceptional leadership, guidance, and support to school system leadership teams and governing boards. The division collaborates with external field support agents appointed by the TEA Commissioner of Education to build sustainable systems aligned to core TEA initiatives, so that the school system thrives after the release of agency intervention. 

2026-2027 MEP Systems Initiative

Program Description

The purpose of this program is to support high-quality and comprehensive educational programs and services during the school year and, as applicable, during summer or intersession periods, that address the unique educational needs of migratory children; ensure that migratory children who move among the States are not penalized in any manner by disparities among the States in curriculum, graduation requirements, and challenging State academic standards; ensure that migratory children receive full and appropriate opportunities to meet the same challenging State academic standards that all children are expected to meet; to help migratory children overcome educational disruption, cultural and language barriers, social isolation, various health-related problems, and other factors that inhibit the ability of such children to succeed in school; and help migratory children benefit from State and local systemic reforms.

Texas Education Agency

The Texas Education Agency is the state agency that oversees primary and secondary public education. It is headed by the commissioner of education. The Texas Education Agency improves outcomes for all public school students in the state by providing leadership, guidance, and support to school systems.

The Division of Governance Interventions supports TEA’s mission and vision by providing exceptional leadership, guidance, and support to school system leadership teams and governing boards. The division collaborates with external field support agents appointed by the TEA Commissioner of Education to build sustainable systems aligned to core TEA initiatives, so that the school system thrives after the release of agency intervention. 

2026-2027 Academic Decathlon Grant

Program Description

The purpose of the Academic Decathlon grant is to provide financial support to the Texas Academic Decathlon Association in its efforts to sponsor and lead the Texas Academic Decathlon program. Through the Academic Decathlon program, students who are mentored by Academic Decathlon coaches take part in individual and team competitions designed to promote problem-solving strategies, research skills, critical and analytical thinking skills, communication skills, and teamwork skills. State and regional coordinators organize competitions that begin at the local level with the opportunity for winners to move on to compete at regional and national levels.

Texas Education Agency

The Texas Education Agency is the state agency that oversees primary and secondary public education. It is headed by the commissioner of education. The Texas Education Agency improves outcomes for all public school students in the state by providing leadership, guidance, and support to school systems.

The Division of Governance Interventions supports TEA’s mission and vision by providing exceptional leadership, guidance, and support to school system leadership teams and governing boards. The division collaborates with external field support agents appointed by the TEA Commissioner of Education to build sustainable systems aligned to core TEA initiatives, so that the school system thrives after the release of agency intervention. 

2026-2027 Title IV, Part A, ESC Capacity Building State Initiative

Program Description

The purpose of the Title IV, Part A, ESC Capacity Building State Initiative (CBSI) grant is to create and provide training, resources, guidance, and build capacity under the Title IV, Part A, program’s three content areas: well-rounded education, safe and healthy students, and the effective use of technology for 20 Education Service Centers (ESCs) and school systems statewide.

Clinton County Foundation

The Clinton County Foundation is a community foundation providing charitable investing and local grants that enable people and nonprofits to make a lasting and positive impact in our community.

As local citizens committed to stewarding and investing charitable gifts, we thrive on supporting the people, projects, and places that make our piece of Ohio unique and attractive to families and businesses.

Our Areas of Focus

We provide support where it’s needed most. The Clinton County Foundation encourages a focus on three areas that deliver the greatest impact for charitable giving.

• Education: We support educational needs throughout the learning journey, from pre-school to high school to trade school to college for our entire community.
• Health & Wellness: Supporting the health and wellness of our neighbors is important because good health is a significant component of any community’s effectiveness and ability to serve its citizens.
• Economic Development: The Clinton County Foundation believes that economic development is a key factor in building a financially strong and overall healthy community and therefore supports funds in this area.

Lees Creek UCC Arts Fund Grants

In 2025, the Lees Creek United Church of Christ closed its doors, sold its assets, and established funds at the Clinton County Foundation to support scholarships, libraries, arts, and guidance departments. This grant cycle targets projects that will benefit students of East Clinton (Ohio) Local Schools through arts, field trips, music, and related programs and activities. Funding requests of $500 to $1000 will be considered for one time events that support learning objectives for any grade level.

Golden Bell Education Foundation

The Golden Bell Education Foundation was created in 1991 by the Greater Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce's Board of Directors as a way to give back to their Chamber members. By giving to our local public schools today, we are fostering a better a learning environment to create a stronger generation of leaders for tomorrow. These leaders will go onto lead our local businesses and have a positive impact on our community. The Golden Bell Education Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization existing to improve Boca Raton public schools and help our future leaders flourish.

Golden Bell Education Foundation Grants

Every year, the Golden Bell Education Foundation awards grants to Boca Raton public school teachers and administrators for programs that support the development of business skills and workforce readiness. 

There are three levels of funding: Elementary School Level; Middle School Level; and High School Level.

Elementary School Level

Promotion of career and/or academic awareness as it relates to literacy, math or science initiatives. Example: materials that enhance literacy, math, or science skills.

2026-2027 ESC State Gifted and Talented Performance Standards Initiative

Program Information

The purpose of the program is to implement Gifted/Talented (G/T) education projects that make up the Texas Performance Standards Project (TPSP). Region 13 Education Service Center (ESC) – Advanced Academic Services will oversee the development of the projects and provide leadership and project management.

Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity

Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) provides the connections, expertise and innovative solutions to drive continued business growth, build vibrant communities, create affordable housing, generate tourism and attract and retain key talent to fill Michigan’s vast pipeline of opportunities.

Mission: Expand economic opportunity and prosperity for all. Vision: Make Michigan a place where all people, businesses and communities have the economic means and personal freedoms to reach their full potential.

3P STEM Education Grants

MiSTEM is reimagining STEM education using transdisciplinary approaches to create a STEM culture, empower instructors, integrate communities and learning spaces, and ensure high-quality STEM experiences for students.

The MiSTEM Network will award up to $800,000 in mini grants (up to $50,000 per grantee) to boost STEM education and career exposure for students. An important focus of this grant program is planning to implement 3P learning (Place-, Project-, and/or Problem-based) Learning in Michigan.

These materials were developed under a MiSTEM grant awarded by the Michigan Department of Education and a grant awarded by General Motors Corporate Citizenship. These mini grants are administered by Michigan State University and Beyond Consulting, LLC.

May Family Foundation

Eleanor Jean May established the May Family Foundation in 2000, as a gesture of gratitude to the communities that shaped her life. The May Family Foundation is dedicated to identifying programs that strongly resonate with our mission and values as we work together to empower and uplift lives within our communities.

Our foundation provides resources and opportunities that empower young individuals to thrive and reach their full potential. Our goal is to create a brighter future for under-resourced youth in our local communities.

May Family Foundation Education Grant

Our foundation strives to be engaged in our local communities beyond grant funding. We support select programs that align with our goals and form a connection through potential volunteering opportunities, site visits, and recognition of successes.

We welcome grant applications for financial support in education:

• Programs and services that offer a range of activities and academic support, such as
  • homework help,
  • tutoring, and
  • extracurricular activities.
• Scholarships and financial support that help students meet their required expenses while in school.

May Family Foundation

Eleanor Jean May established the May Family Foundation in 2000, as a gesture of gratitude to the communities that shaped her life. The May Family Foundation is dedicated to identifying programs that strongly resonate with our mission and values as we work together to empower and uplift lives within our communities.

Our foundation provides resources and opportunities that empower young individuals to thrive and reach their full potential. Our goal is to create a brighter future for under-resourced youth in our local communities.

May Family Foundation After-School Enrichment Grant

Our foundation strives to be engaged in our local communities beyond grant funding. We support select programs that align with our goals and form a connection through potential volunteering opportunities, site visits, and recognition of successes.

We welcome grant applications for financial support in after-school enrichment:

• Programs with trained instructors that provide students with opportunities to participate in enrichment activities to learn new things and develop skills they will find useful in real life.