GRANTS
Innovative Teaching Grants
The Aledo Education Foundation has awarded over $2,100,000 in grants since its inception in 2013. Innovative Teaching Grants are designed to encourage, facilitate, recognize, and reward innovative and creative instructional approaches to the accomplishment of program objectives. The Aledo ISD Education Foundation (AEF) is offering teachers and administrators the opportunity to apply for grants to support innovative programs or projects to support higher levels of student learning. The grants must enhance student academic performance and support the objectives, goals, and initiatives of the Campus and District Improvement Plans.
Thank you to all of the generous donors and Aledo community for supporting Teachers and Students!
’22-’23 Projects:
#1 AP Biology PCR and Electrophoresis- AHS
#2 Feel the Beat- Cool the Drumline- Band
#3 Rescue Randy Police Training Manikin- Safety & Security
#4 Scotchman Ironworker- AG
#5 Graphic Novel Classroom Library- Walsh Elementary
#6 Squids, Sharks, and Science, Oh MY!- GT- All Elementary Schools
#7 ARTifacts- AMS
#8 Ozobots: Programming Robots for all Ages- MMS
#9 Breakout the box and go full STEAM ahead - Walsh Elementary
#10 Dynamic Systems Motor Labs for grades K-3- Annetta Elementary AND SO MUCH MORE!!!!
GRANT APPLIATION
GRANTS ARE CURRENTLY CLOSED AND WILL REOPEN IN SEPTEMBER 2024!
PERSONS ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR GRANTS
Individuals or teams of individuals employed by Aledo Independent School District who are involved in ​the instruction of students or related support services benefiting students.
ELIGIBLE PROPOSALS
Instructional approaches or projects should be designed to begin each school year and meet the selection criteria. Grants may fund instructional and classroom materials, parent involvement programs, or any activity or material which supports higher levels of student academic achievement.
FAST CASH GRANTS
Established in April of 2017, this grant seeks to support innovative and impactful requests from AISD students and teachers that are seeking funding for projects or opportunities for which the standard AEF Grants cannot or do not fund.
Permanent District Staff such as Administrators, Teachers and/or students can be awarded up to the full amount of their request ($2,500 maximum) for their project or opportunity, or a portion of their request at the discretion of the Fast Cash Committee. The application process is competitive as there are limited funds.
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AFTER CLICKING THE LINK BELOW, SIGN IN AND THEN CLICK "APPLY" AT THE TOP, SCROLL DOWN PAST THE INNOVATIVE TEACHING GRANT APPLICATION AND THE FASTCASH APPLICATION WILL BE THERE.
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Aledo ISD Senior Class is Eligible to Apply
Fall and Football are one of our favorites! The Aledo Education is honored to provide Aledo Seniors for a chance to win a $2,000 scholarship to a college of trade school of their choice at the home games of the Aledo Bearcat Football games!
One Lucky senior will be picked from a random drawing the morning of each varsity home football game for their chance to kick a 20yd Extra Point!