School Grants & Fundraising

The Office of Innovation and Development can help you research funding opportunities and develop strategies to meet your school’s needs and goals.

Fundraising Strategies

Fundraising success depends on choosing the right strategy to help you raise the most for your school. Crowdfunding, competitive grants and school partnerships are a few of the strategies that have successfully helped schools achieve their goals. Click below to discover which strategy is best for your school.

School PartnershipsLearn more about connecting with your community to meet your school’s needs and goals.

Grants – Get tips and resources on grant writing, or search for current grant opportunities and let us know you are interested in applying for a grant.

Crowdfunding – Use online donation tools to help your school achieve its fundraising goals.

Fundraising SalesContact Melissa Bishop for information on how to sell products or provide services on an Austin ISD campus.

Monetary Donations – Understand district guidelines and ways to accept gifts and use this online donation/grant award form to register a donation and create a receipt for your donor. 

In-Kind DonationLet us know if you have items you'd like to donate and we'll connect you with a school in need.

Have Questions - Reach out to the Office of Innovation and Development through Let’s Talk!