2025-2026 Classroom Impact Grants Guidelines

Guidelines & Application

The El Paso ISD Education Foundation invites teachers and campus leaders to apply for Classroom Impact Grants to support innovative programs that enhance student learning and align with district priorities.

Key Details:

• Purpose: Fund projects that foster academic excellence, whole-child development, and equity in education.

• Eligibility: Open to EPISD teachers, principals, assistant principals, campus leadership teams, and staff on behalf of a campus.

• Award Amount: Grants are typically awarded up to $1,000. Requests for other funding amounts may be considered on a case-by-case basis. Partial funding may also be awarded.

• Application Deadlines:

  • Spring 2025: Opens October 1, 2025 | Closes November 28, 2025

Allowable Expenses Include (but not limited to):

• Classroom supplies and educational materials

• Technology and software for project use

• Books and curriculum resources

• Equipment for innovative learning activities

Disallowable Expenses Include (but not limited to):

• Personal use items, salaries, meals, or general classroom expenses

• Extracurricular activities, transportation, or facility upgrades

Submission Guidelines:

• Applications must include a project narrative, objectives, budget, and evaluation plan.

For assistance, contact:
Russell Booth
Director, El Paso ISD Education Foundation
Phone: (915) 230-2351
Email: rrbooth@episd.org

The El Paso ISD Education Foundation Scholarship is dedicated to supporting graduating seniors from the El Paso Independent School District as they pursue their higher education goals. This scholarship is awarded to students who demonstrate academic achievement, leadership, and a commitment to their community. Whether you're planning to attend a university, community college, or trade school, we encourage you to apply!

Scholarship Details

• Applicatoin Opens: Monday, January 19, 2026

• Application Deadline: Friday, April 3, 2026

• Open to graduating seniors from EPISD.

• Awards may range up to $5,000.

• Applicants must submit an original, personal essay—AI-generated content is strongly discouraged and may result in disqualification.

• Selection is based on merit, leadership, and community involvement.

Why Apply?

At the El Paso ISD Education Foundation, we believe that investing in students is the key to building a stronger, brighter future for our community. Our students are our greatest asset, and through this scholarship, we aim to empower them with opportunities to succeed and make a lasting impact.

Applications are now open! Apply today and take the next step toward your future.

The El Paso Independent School District Education Foundation is a non–profit organization whose main purpose is providing Classroom Impact Grants to teachers and scholarships to graduating high school seniors in EPISD. Since its inception in 1994, our organization has provided more than a $2.5 million for these programs thanks to the commitment and investment of dedicated community and business partners.

The mission of the El Paso ISD Education Foundation, is to provide financial resources to teachers (through grants), students (through scholarships), and special projects to assist in setting conditions for world-class education, and to enable eligible students to pursue post-secondary education.

• Russell Wiggs - President - State Farm Insurance Agent (Ret.)

• Scott Gray - Vice President of Education - EPISD

• John Sarah - Vice President of Finance/Governance Progressio Consulting Services

• Laura Ostos - Vice President of Development -  Peter Piper Pizza

• Dianica Jaquez - Director At-Large - Junior Achievement

• Martha Aguirre EPISD Interim Superintendent of Schools

• Melissa "Mel" Babina Ghostlight Creative

• Col. Greg Baine Sun City SmartTech/Kratos Technologies; U.S. Army (Ret.)

• Leah Hanany EPISD Board of Trustees; Board President

• Michael Hidalgo JP Morgan Chase

• Peter Jilkov New York Life

• Brenda Martinez Southwest University

• Edgar Ortiz HUB International

• Trisha Ramsey Grand Canyon University

• Jacob Stercula Las Palmas Medical Center

• Mindy Sutton EPISD Board of Trustees

• Omar Villa University Medical Center

• Susan Wiggs Retired Educator - EPISD

• Leah Hanany Board President - District #1

• Dr. Jack Loveridge Board Vice President - District #3

• Alex Cuellar Secretary - District #2

• Mindy Sutton - District #4

• Robert Osterland - District #5

• Valerie Ganelon Beals - District #6

• Daniel E. Call - District #7