Education Foundation
Teacher Grants &
Grant Patrol
RFEF supports RFISD teachers by funding creative classroom ideas, hands-on learning opportunities, and resources that go beyond the regular school budget. Through Teacher Grants and our annual Grant Patrol celebration, we help bring teacher ideas to life and recognize the educators who make a lasting impact on students.
Bringing Classroom Ideas to Life
Teacher Grants give RFISD educators the opportunity to request funding for projects, materials, and experiences that enhance student learning. These grants support innovation, creativity, and meaningful classroom experiences that may not otherwise be possible through regular campus funding.
Classroom Innovation
Helping teachers bring new ideas, tools, and hands-on learning experiences into the classroom.
Student Opportunity
Giving students access to creative, engaging, and meaningful learning opportunities.
Community Support
Connecting donor generosity with real classroom needs across Rockport-Fulton ISD.
Celebrating Teachers and Their Ideas
Grant Patrol is one of RFEF’s favorite traditions. Each year, Foundation board members, district leaders, and community supporters visit campuses to surprise teachers with grant awards. It is a joyful way to celebrate teacher creativity, student opportunity, and the community support that makes these grants possible.
Recent Teacher Grant
Impact
In the most recent grant cycle, RFEF awarded more than $37,000 in teacher grants to support classroom projects and learning opportunities across RFISD. These grants helped fund resources and experiences in areas such as STEM, literacy, career readiness, fine arts, technology, and hands-on learning.
For Teachers
Interested in Applying?
RFISD teachers are encouraged to submit grant ideas that support student learning, creativity, and classroom innovation. Grant guidelines, deadlines, and application details will be shared when the grant cycle opens.
For Donors
Help Fund the Next Great Classroom Idea
When you give to RFEF, you help support teacher grants and other programs that benefit RFISD students and educators. Your gift helps turn classroom ideas into real learning experiences.