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Teaching Grants

Grant Patrol

Strike up the band!

Grant Patrol consists of Education Foundation board members and donors, along with CSISD high school cheerleaders, mascots, and drum lines. Once a year, they visit CSISD campuses to award grants to the selected winners.  Each winning teacher is surprised with a check and cheering presenters to mark the occasion.

This year's Grant Patrol is November 17, 2026.

CSISD Education Foundation Reaches $3 Million Milestone in Grants to Teachers in 2025

The CSISD Education Foundation delivered a big surprise to district teachers, awarding more than $360,000 in classroom grants during Grant Patrol. This year, 94 innovative grants will bring fresh ideas to classrooms across College Station ISD --pushing the Foundation’s total giving to over $3 million in teaching grants since its founding in 1999.

Funded grants will bring fresh ideas to classrooms across College Station ISD—enhancing programs in fine arts, STEM, literacy, health, special education, and career and technical education. Funded projects range from robotics and theater equipment to character education, fashion design, agricultural mechanics, and entrepreneurship. 

 

Thank You 2026 Grant Sponsors!

  • Amarillo National Bank
  • ANCO Insurance, a HUB International Co.
  • Atkins and Anderson, DDS
  • Avinext
  • Baylor Scott & White Health
  • The Benden Family Endowed Teaching Grant
  • Dr. Leonard & Nancy Berry
  • Drs. Raktim Bhattacharya & Tapasree Roy Sarkar
  • BMW of College Station
  • Brazos Spine
  • Brazos Valley Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Brazos Valley Orthodontics
  • C.C. Creations, Ltd.
  • Century Square
  • Charles Schwab College Station - Mark & Alyssa Symm
  • CommonSpirit St. Joseph Hospital
  • The Corrier Group - Brad & Tracy Corrier
  • Culpepper Realty
  • David Gardner's Jewelers & Gemologists
  • Dexter & Co. Insurance
  • E3 Entegral Solutions
  • Matt & Kim Ege
  • Element Retirement & Investment Consultants
  • Chris & Stacey Field
  • Rainer & Tami Fink
  • First Financial Bank
  • The First National Bank of Central Texas
  • Fundamental Wealth Advisors
  • Gladney Automotive Solutions
  • The Hafford Family Endowed Teaching Grant
  • Hall Homes
  • James & Tommie Haverland
  • H-E-B
  • Herff Jones - Calvin Waida
  • Jeff & Amy Heye
  • Jack Hilliard Distributing Co.
  • The Kathy Martin Endowed Teaching Grant
  • Merrill Lynch - Tim Johnson
  • Jeremy Osborne
  • Pebble Creek Country Club
  • Pogue Construction
  • Pride Cleaners
  • Prosperity Bank
  • The Purdy Group (BCS Toyota, Purdy Mazda, Purdy Volkswagen)
  • The Republic Steakhouse
  • SafeWay Driving
  • Salas O'Brien
  • The Satterwhite Daniel Family
  • Schultz Engineering - Joe & Julie Schultz
  • The Sleep Station
  • The Soules Family
  • Stewart Smiles
  • The Sukkawala Family
  • Texas A&M University - Office of the President
  • Texas Lonestar Reps
  • Vacanva
  • Van Stavern Small Animal Hospital
  • Video Lab
  • VLK Architects, Inc.
  • Whiskey Charlie's
  • Wilton's OfficeWorks
  • Jim & Linda Woods

Past Grant Patrols

Grant Patrol 2024 - Keeping CSISD Rockin'

The Education Foundation awarded 75 grants totaling $307,202 that will fund impactful programs in the areas of career and technical education, fine arts, STEM, literacy, health, special education and more. Exciting projects include drones, construction science, agricultural initiatives, emergency response training resources, music equipment and more. See pictures of the awarded grants HERE!

Grant Patrol 2023 - Lighting Up Learning in CSISD!

The College Station ISD Education Foundation surprised district teachers with over $325,00 in grant funding at its annual Grant Patrol on Thursday, Nov. 16. The celebration marked $2.5 million in total grants awarded to teachers since 1999.  This year, 72 grants will fund impactful programs in the areas of career and technical education, fine arts, leadership, STEM, literacy, health, special education, and more. Exciting projects include drones, computer building, little Olympics, law enforcement tools, and equipment for theater and arts. Grants will benefit over 14,000 students and 2,000 teachers and staff at 19 campuses in CSISD.

Grant Patrol 2022 - United for CSISD Kids!

The College Station ISD Education Foundation surpassed $2 Million in total grants awarded to teachers since 1999.  The milestone came as we awarded over $300,000 at its annual Grant Patrol. This year, 64 grants totaling $302,088 funded innovative projects in the areas of career and technical education, fine arts, leadership, engineering, literacy, student clubs and exciting programs for students with special needs. Grants will benefit over 14,000 students and 2,000 teachers/staff at every campus in CSISD.

Grant Patrol 2022
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Grant Patrol 2021 - Giving S'more to Kids!

The CSISD Education Foundation awarded an epic 70 teaching grants totaling $337,965 during its annual Grant Patrol.  The number of grants and the amount awarded is a monumental achievement that surpasses last year’s total by nearly double. This year’s grants fund innovative projects in the areas of agriculture, health science, fine arts, entrepreneurship, computer science, literacy, student clubs and exciting programs for students with special needs. The Foundation Board of Directors also approved funding for four significant projects at the district level to support math, reading, technology and mental health initiatives. Grants will benefit over 14,000 students and 2,000 teachers/staff at every campus in CSISD.  READ MORE

Grant Patrol 2020 - All in the CSISD Family!

The College Station ISD Education Foundation awarded 45 innovative teaching grants totaling $172,471 during its annual Grant Patrol.  This year’s grants fund projects that help combat COVID challenges as well as ongoing educational needs such as: technology initiatives, fine arts activities, outdoor education areas, innovative reading resources and exciting programs for students with special needs. Grants will benefit over 13,000 students at every campus in CSISD.

Grant Patrol 2019 - Making it COUNT for CSISD!

The College Station ISD Education Foundation awarded 60 innovative teaching grants totaling $185,372 during its annual Grant Patrol sponsored by CHI St. Joseph Health.   Foundation grants span an array of disciplines including STEM programs, literacy initiatives, career training, leadership development, flexible seating, fine arts and special education. Creative projects are funded at all 19 campuses and will impact thousands of students.

 

Grant Patrol 2018 - Bigger and Better Than Ever!

The College Station ISD Education Foundation awarded 43 innovative teaching grants totaling $156,012 during its annual Grant Patrol sponsored by CHI St. Joseph Health.   Celebrating its 20th Birthday this year, the Foundation’s grants include exciting entrepreneurial projects, STEM programs, virtual reality exploration, literacy initiatives, flexible seating and creative arts. Check out a video of the day's events below!

Grant Patrol 2017 -Spreading Smiles Across CSISD

The College Station ISD Education Foundation awarded 51 innovative teaching grants totaling $137,338 during its annual Grant Patrol. This year’s grants include exciting entrepreneurial projects, robotics and engineering missions, outdoor gardens, charitable giving leadership opportunities, broadcasting through podcasting, music development, and creative writing.

A recap of the exciting day by KBTX can be found HERE!

Grant Patrol 2016 - Our biggest giveaway yet!

The CSISD Education Foundation awarded $141,014 in teacher grants on Thursday, November 10, 2016 surpassing $1 million in grants given to district teachers.  All 16 schools received at least one grant and a total of 52 grants were awarded.

Click HERE to see a video of the day!

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1812 Welsh Ave
College Station, Texas 77840
(979) 694-5615
givetokids@csisd.org
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