Grants, Scholarships & Crowdfunding
Welcome to the Humble ISD Grants section website! These web pages have been created as a resource to Humble ISD staff and community members interested in bringing outside resources to our district that will benefit our students. This site contains information on how to apply for a grant, links to district grant forms, grant training and research, and crowdfunding opportunities.
The Office of Community Engagement – Grants Section serves as a communication link within the district and among collective agencies and organizations working on grant proposals or applications. Our goal is to work with district applicants to identify funding sources and provide assistance with grant development.
Please contact us to help facilitate your grant seeking quest with the following services:
Guidance and creative ideas on project development
Research data sources for background information to support your project
Assistance in finding community collaborators, when appropriate.
Needs Assessment assistance to make a case to support applying for external funding
Technical Assistance with proposal development, including providing sample proposals and other necessary materials, recommending a proposal outline, and advising in budget preparation. Technical review of draft and final proposals. To ensure that each proposal representing Humble ISD is of the highest quality, the final draft of every major grant application must be reviewed by the Resource Development Coordinator.
Visit the Humble ISD Grants Blog for a list of upcoming grant opportunities.
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Grant Assistance Contact Information: (281) 641-8141 or email Melinna Lopez.
You can also stop by the Community Engagement Department and say hello next time you are at the Administration building!
Grants Process in Humble ISD
The Office of Community Engagement is available to assist Humble ISD staff and community volunteers with high quality support and assistance in all phases of the grant-seeking process.
We encourage all grant writers to read Humble ISD’s Grant Manual before beginning the grant writing process. The Humble ISD Grant Manual document will give you guidance on grant writing basics and tips on making your proposal a winning one.
In order to make this process smooth, please adhere to these basic guidelines as indicated in the following steps:
Step 1 | Step 2 | Step 3 |
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Develop a well-rounded project or program plan. | Identify a possible funding source. | Discuss your project with campus or department officials and obtain approval to apply. |
Plan should identify a problem or need with specific objectives and action items aimed a lessening or alleviating the need. Complete the Project Overview form to address requisite narrative areas of your project. | Determine whether or not you meet all requirements for eligibility as specified in the application guidelines or announcement. | Discuss how your project fits into the goals and objectives of your campus. Obtain approval from campus or deparment administrator. After you’ve received approval, complete the |
Step 4 | Step 5 | Step 6 |
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Write a competitive and compelling proposal. | Send completed proposal to the Office of Community Engagement. | The Office of Community Engagement forwards grant to funding agency on behalf of the district. |
Use the Grant Manual and other resources provided by the Office of Community Engagement to guide your writing process. | Send ten (10) days prior to deadline. | Note: Smaller/cyber grants are the applicant’s responsibility to submit. |
Post Award
Step 1 | Step 2 | Step 3 |
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Inform the Office of Community Engagement upon receipt of grant award or rejection from the funding agency so that we may present an up-to-date report. | The Office of Community Engagement communicates with funding agency and assists with initial post-award steps: Board approval (if applicable), | Share your progress with the Office of Community Engagement! |
A Documentation of Grant Received form should be submitted to the Office of Community Engagement, if the grant is awarded. | ||
Adherence to these guidelines can reduce duplication of proposals, increase the chances of getting funded, and inform appropriate district officials.
The Office of Community Engagement maintains a tracking system for proposals submitted through this process. All grants applied for on behalf of the district should notify Community Engagement. Periodic summaries of all submissions are reported to the Superintendent and Board of Trustees.
Grant Training & Research
Would you like to learn more about writing grants? Below are links to internet resources that give great tips on how to write a winning proposal:
Introduction to Proposal Writing (Recorded Webinar) by the Foundation CenterFree - This brief recording captures the key concepts of the course. For a more expansive discussion of the topic, we suggest attending a live webinar or in-person session. Note the recording is captioned for individuals with hearing impairments.
Scholastic - Teachers: Get the Grant!
Tips on scoring cash to fill your classroom needs without spending a dime.
Suggested Websites for Grant Research
If you are interested in researching the internet to find a grant, here are some websites that have grants for educators.