IRVING SCHOOLS FOUNDATION GRANTS
Spark tank
From idea to impact. Bold solutions start here.
From idea to impact.
Bold solutions start here.
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What is spark tank?
A competitive grant program that funds creative, innovative, and out-of-the-ordinary classroom projects and learning experiences for students of all ages across Irving ISD. Open to all Irving ISD Teachers, counselors, librarians, coaches, administrations, and other employess.
Who can apply?
All Irving ISD Employees
What’s funded?
Creative, Enriching, Out-of-the-ordinary learning experiences
Rolling applications
Accepted monthly, Sept-May
From proposal to funded project
1
Submit your proposal
Access the application on this page. All documents in PDF form.
2
Present to the comittee
7-min informal presentation + 5-min Q&A; with ISF Spark Tank Committee
3
get a funding decision
Decisions immediate or next day. Full, partial, or deferred. First-come, first-served
4
execute your project
Reimbursement or purchase card. Submit documentation. Allow ~2 weeks for funding
Elements of a successful grant application
Your answers may not change between application submission and committee presentation (unless declining).
Preparation
Grant presentations don’t have to be “fancy”, but they should be thorough and include as much detail as possible.
Creative
The committee is most interested in applications proposing learning experiences that are creative, innovative, out-of-the-ordinary, or inspirational.
Details
Explain your proposal’s purpose, need, budget, educational impact, and the benefiting student group. Match amounts exactly with supporting documents and keep them unchanged until the committee presentation, unless reduced.
Dates
Spark Tank applications are accepted year-round, but the committee meets monthly and pauses in July and August. Applicants with time-sensitive projects should apply at least two months before their event or program starts.
Elements of a successful grant application
Your answers may not change between application submission and committee presentation (unless declining).
Preparation
Grant presentations don’t have to be “fancy”, but they should be thorough and include as much detail as possible.
Creative
The committee is most interested in applications proposing learning experiences that are creative, innovative, out-of-the-ordinary, or inspirational.
Details
Explain your proposal’s purpose, need, budget, educational impact, and the benefiting student group. Match amounts exactly with supporting documents and keep them unchanged until the committee presentation, unless reduced.
Dates
Spark Tank applications are accepted year-round, but the committee meets monthly and pauses in July and August. Applicants with time-sensitive projects should apply at least two months before their event or program starts.
Important dates
EVERY
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deadline of application
10th of each month (September to May)
EVERY
10
deadline of application
10th of each month (September to May)
EVERY
10
deadline of application
10th of each month (September to May)
EVERY
10
deadline of application
10th of each month (September to May)
EVERY
10
deadline of application
10th of each month (September to May)
EVERY
10
deadline of application
10th of each month (September to May)
Things to keep in mind
Please submit all required documents in PDF form.
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Applications are first-come, first-served. Max 6 applicants reviewed per monthly meeting.
02
If project requires transportation 15+ miles, must use Irving ISD buses. Include transport costs in proposal.
03
Funding awarded in part or full, based on availability and committee discretion.
04
Reimbursement typically ~4 weeks after presentation. Allow up to 3 weeks for select deliberations.
Help fund the next great idea
From first spark to finished project, your generosity helps creative ideas take shape and reach the people who need them most.