EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION GRANTS

Each year we fund over $250,000 in classroom grants and district wide programs to benefit students and teachers within TTUSD.

THE 2026 GRANT CYCLE IS NOW OPEN!

We are excited to review your grant application! All applicants will be notified in June 2026 if their grant is awarded. 

GRANT PROCESS


Grant Cycle:

  • Open February 9th, 2026 to March 30th, 2026.
  • TTUSD staff and parents (with a staff co-writer) can apply.
  • Must follow the Grant Checklist and obtain site administrator approval.
  • Reviewed and ranked by school Site Councils.
  • Excellence in Education Allocation Committee reviews and recommends grants
  • Final approval by the full Ex in Ed Board.

Evaluation Criteria:

  • Project goal and student engagement.
  • Sustainability and impact.
  • Alignment with Common Core and district initiatives.
  • Measurable success metrics.

Project Considerations:

  • Consumable curriculum items are funded up to $500 per class.
  • Chromebooks are not funded; specific hardware/software requests are considered.
  • Contact the site liaison for clarification on “gray area” requests.

Funding Exclusions:

  • Extracurriculars, field trips, and scholarships.
  • Salaries, stipends, teacher certification/training, travel, or reimbursement requests.
  • Grants not ranked by the school site council.
  • Basic furniture

Grant Disbursement:

  • Funds distributed via TTUSD; must be used by fiscal year-end.
  • Extensions require written approval. 
  • Unused funds return to Ex in Ed.
  • Grants remain at the awarded site if the recipient transfers.

Please email us at exed@ttcf.net with any questions.