Finding a funding Source

Educator grant funding comes mostly from TEA as pass-through grants from the federal government; however, grants occasionally come from applying directly to the federal government through grants.gov, as is the case with Head Start grant funding. Though more competitive and less successful, educators can consider reaching out to private foundations to seek funding for projects not presently funded from other resources. Teachers and other educators desiring grant funding should first reach out to his or her administration. Once approved to seek philanthropic funding, educators can contact Mark Billingsley, Region 14 Grant Consultant, by calling him at 325-675-8612. Once Mark has some idea of the needs, he will then, as time allows, search and/or watch for grants that seem to best match the needs of staff and the school district.