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Option 1: Review Slides

Review the attached Grant Application Training Slides to understand the application guidelines and expectations.

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Option 2: Attend Workshop

Attend a live grant writing workshop presented by the Wylie ISD Education Foundation.

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Approvals & Signatures Page Confirmation

Once you complete either option, you are eligible to answer "Yes" to the required question: "Have you attended a Wylie ISD Grant Writing Workshop within the last five years?"

Application Window

The grant application portal is open from July 15 to September 15. You will need to create a new login and password each year.

Access Grant Application Portal

Draft Your Application

If you would like to work on a grant outside of the active window, you can prepare your proposal offline using our template, then copy and paste your answers later.

Download Application Template

Previously Funded Exemplars

Review successful proposals by campus level to help guide your writing:

✦Elementary Grant

✦Intermediate Grant

✦Junior High Grant

✦High School Grant

✦District Grant

We are happy to share other previously funded grants. Just let us know the topic you would like to review.

940 Grants Awarded

Formed in 2002, the Education Foundation has awarded 940 Grants for Teachers totaling $2,246,688.

2025-26 School Year

During the 2025-26 school year we awarded 110 grants totaling $240,631 in the fall and spring semesters.

Grant Eligibility

Grants must benefit students and align with Wylie ISDs established curriculum, focusing on TEKS, SEL, or environmental benefits (Go Green Grant).

Applicants must work directly with students (teachers, counselors, librarians, coaches, paraprofessionals, learning specialists, nurses, etc.)

Individual applicants must list a co-sponsor.

Campus or team proposals must designate a Project Director for administrative responsibility.

Duplicate funding of the same project for the same applicant is not permitted.

Classroom

TEKS, SEL, Environmental (Go Green)

Up to $1,000

A single classroom setting or group of students

Campus

TEKS, SEL, Environmental (Go Green)

Up to $3,000

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Across a grade level, or multiple grade levels (e.g. fine arts, PLC team)

District

TEKS, SEL, Environmental (Go Green)

Up to $5,000

Impacts students in multiple buildings or campuses (e.g. choir music across the district, learning specialists)

1. Campus Principal

Discuss your proposal with your principal before submitting.

2. Technology

Ensure items are quoted from approved technology vendors, not general ones. Apple products must use the approved Apple vendor.

3. Curriculum

New curriculum requests are discouraged due to a lengthy vetting process.

4. Purchasing

Check the approved vendor list. If not listed, submit a request. Many are easily approved via our co-op system.

5. Grant Review

Applications scoring 70 or higher will be considered for funding. Generally, grants scoring above 80 are more likely to be funded.

6. Funding

Awards begin with the highest scores until funds are expended. Funding is available immediately once winners are announced through February 1.

Grant Approval Process

1. Summarize

In 150 words describe what your grant is about.

2. The Problem (40 points)

What is the educational need?

• Supported by observations, student data
• Campus improvement plan, district-level goals.

4. Sustainability (15 points)

Potential for expansion and/or a meaningful use of funds.

3. Program Outcomes (45 points)

How will the problem change as a result of the proposal? Give specific and measurable objectives.

5. Budget

Can the grant be partially funded? Check yes or no.

Make sure to tally the rows and columns accurately. Your total requested should match the budget.

Note: Do not include sales tax in your budget. We are an educational non-profit and do not pay taxes.

Exceeds Expectations

• A score identified as Exceeds Expectations is High A+ level work.
• Every element of the questions were answered.
• The writer presents a complete vision. The problem is specifically identified and a measurable outcome is thoroughly discussed.
• Strong demonstration that grant funds will be well utilized.
• Exceptionally written and is inspiring. Few if any grammatical issues.
• Exceeds expectations.
• A+ level work.

Meets Expectations

• A score identified as Meets Expectations is good solid work.
• All questions were answered but lacks some depth.
• The writer’s vision is mostly defined. The problem is identified in general, and a measurable outcome is discussed.
• Good demonstration that grant funds will be well utilized.
• Written well and is interesting. A few minor grammatical issues.
• Meets expectations.
• Generally strong B work.

Limited Information

• A score identified as Limited Information would be average work.
• Questions are answered at a basic level.
• The writer’s vision is not specific. The problem is general and broad. The outcome is not clearly measurable.
• Some demonstrations that grant funds will be well utilized.
• Written but not engaging. A variety of grammatical issues.
• Some expectations are met.
• Average, C level work with room for improvement.

Lacks Information

• A score identified as Lacks Information is below average work.
• Questions are not fully answered.
• Grant vision is minimal and generally not well thought out.
• Concerns that grant funds will not be utilized well.
• This type of grant may have multiple grammatical errors, acronyms not defined and simply does not flow well for you as a reader.
• Most expectations are not met.
• D level work or below.

Reminders & Tips

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Accuracy Matters

Make sure your budget adds up and the total matches the quantity requested.

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Partial Funding

If your project can succeed with a portion of the requested amount, select the partial funding option.

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Grouping Items

Similar items may be listed together (e.g., sheet music grouped rather than listed by title/composer).

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Anonymity Required

Do not include specific identifying campus information in your application to ensure unbiased review. Don’t mention the campus name or mascot.

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Property of Wylie ISD

All grant-funded items become property of Wylie ISD and are assigned to the campus where the grant is awarded. Items are not considered personal property of the individual writer. If you change campuses or roles within the district, the items stay with the original campus so students there can continue benefiting from the grant.

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Budget Considerations

If your project requires installation, maintenance, or campus/Facilities support, please visit with your Principal and Maintenance ahead of time to confirm costs and ensure your budget reflects the full scope of the project. For instance, campus gardens and playground equipment often have additional costs beyond the equipment itself.

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