Mini-Grants
Empowering Innovation in the Classroom
The Pflugerville Education Foundation (PEF) Mini-Grant program is designed to support PfISD educators and staff in bringing innovative ideas to life that enhance student learning and success. These grants provide up to $1,000 in funding for creative, impactful projects that align with the district's strategic goals and foster collaboration, equity, and sustainability.
Whether it's introducing new classroom tools, launching a unique instructional approach, or expanding opportunities for student engagement, Mini-Grants are here to make your vision possible.
Applications are open to all PfISD full-time staff, with projects required to be implemented within the same school year. Grant recipients will showcase their impact through photos, video, and a short reflection to inspire others in our district.
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Application
Submission Deadlines
The due date for September is Tuesday, September 30th.
The due date for October is Friday, October 31st.
The due date for November is Sunday, November 30th.
Awarding of Funds
Multiple Mini-Grants will be awarded each month from October to December up to $1,000, with winning grant totals equaling $8,000 each month. PEF will award $24,000 in Mini-Grants total at the end of the grant cycle.
Eligibility
- PfISD Full-Time Staff – All full-time staff members are eligible to apply
- Administrative Approval – Campus administration and/or department leadership must be aware of and approve the Mini-Grant application.
- Previous Awards – Applicant has not been awarded PEF grant funds within the same school year.
- Alignment with Grant Criteria
- PfISD Strategic Goals and Innovation
- Educational Objective and Data Strategy
- Collaboration, Sustainability, and Student Impact
- Project plan, timeline, and accountability implementation provided
- Budget and expenditures identified, with all other funding sources exhausted
