Grants & Recognitions

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The mission of the NISD Grants & Recognitions Department is to support NISD staff in identifying and obtaining external funding for projects that forward District and campus objectives, and to support recognition opportunities for NISD staff and programs.

Grant Support

We help turn great ideas into funded realities. We provide support with:

Finding Funding

We share available local, state, and national grant opportunities.

NEF Grants

We offer dedicated assistance for Northside Education Foundation (NEF) grants.

Training & Resources

Build skills with our grant writing workshops and stay updated with our "Grant Talk" newsletter.

Recognitions

We shine a spotlight on the incredible achievements of our staff, schools, and programs. We manage and support applications for:

Educator of the Year & First-Year Educator of the Year

Honoring outstanding teachers who inspire students and exemplify excellence in education.

CREST Award

Recognizing counselors who reinforce excellence for students across Texas.

Purple Star Campus Designation

Celebrating schools that provide strong support for military-connected students and families.

Northside employees: Need more resources? Log in to our site on Employee Connection.

For questions, contact us at grants@nisd.net or 210-397-8563.