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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.
Awarding of Funds
The Pflugerville Education Foundation (PEF) Pfund Me Mini-Grant Program will provide $1,000–$2,000 to PfISD educators and staff. Your idea could introduce new classroom tools, bring an innovative instructional approach to life, create new opportunities for student engagement, or expand a successful program. We're looking for projects that are creative, impactful, collaborative, equitable, and sustainable while supporting PfISD's strategic goals.
Ready to Pfund Your Idea?
Who can apply: All full-time PfISD staff
Funding available: $1,000–$2,000 per project
Project implementation deadline: April 30, 2027
Grant recipients will share their success through photos and/or video and a brief reflection by the end of the school year, helping, showcase great ideas and inspire innovation throughout PfISD.
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 – Alignment with PfISD's strategic goals and demonstration of innovation; clearly defined educational objectives supported by a data-driven strategy; a plan for collaboration and sustainability that ensures lasting student impact; a detailed project plan, timeline, and accountability measures for implementation; and a full budget and expenditure breakdown confirming that all other funding sources have been exhausted prior to this request.
Don't leave a great idea on the drawing board. Apply for a Pfund Me Mini-Grant and bring your vision to life! Application deadline October 24, 2026.
