EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Full-time educators in the El Paso and Las Cruces areas can apply for resource grants through The Classroom Fund program, the El Paso Community Foundation announced Sunday, Feb. 15.
Grants can be used for the 2026-27 school year and are available in amounts of up to $1,000.
Every year, about 50 educators are chosen to receive the grants.
The Classroom Fund was created in 2011 as a special project of the El Paso Community Foundation. It provides requested classroom materials directly to educators in the El Paso-Las Cruces area. In the past 15 years, over $750,000 has been awarded to purchase materials and equipment to enhance learning opportunities and engage students in the Borderland region.
Grants are available to all full-time, pre-K through 12th grade educators, including teachers, librarians, guidance counselors, school nurses, and coaches who are also teachers. Eligible candidates must spend at least 75% of their time working directly with students. Requests must be for materials students will use or experience directly.
Grant recipients are required to follow up with a report on the use of materials through photographs, video, or a written letter. Grant requests are reviewed by The Classroom Fund Review Committee and are approved based on merit and available funds.
Applications are due by March 22. All grant recipients will be notified by late April. A reception to celebrate chosen grant recipients and to distribute requested materials will take place in June.
To apply, click here.
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