PRograms & Grants

Inspire Teacher Grants

These small, fast-impact classroom grants (up to $500) provide teachers with the tools and materials they need to bring learning to life. Whether it’s hands-on science experiments, classroom library books, art supplies, robotics kits, or sensory learning materials, Inspire Grants help teachers create engaging and meaningful learning experiences for their students.

By removing barriers to innovation and creativity, these grants make a direct and immediate difference where it matters most — in the classroom.

  • Application Opens (online): January 1

  • Application Deadline: February 1

  • Awards Announced: March School Board meetings for each campus

  • Grant Use: During the current academic year

Elevate Grants

Elevate Grants take learning to the next level by supporting larger, curriculum-based projects that enhance educational excellence across Ingram ISD. These grants fund initiatives that expand technology access, develop new instructional programs, and provide opportunities that reach multiple classrooms, grade levels, or campuses.

From building advanced STEM and CTE pathways to enhancing literacy, fine arts, or leadership programs, Elevate Grants are designed to strengthen teaching and learning across our district and to elevate outcomes for every student.

  • Application Opens - Grant Interest Forms Emailed to Teachers: February 2

  • Grant Interest Form Deadline: March 2

  • WKPSF Online Link Open for Elevate Teaching Grant Applicants:* March 9

    • *Only those selected to apply based on Grant Interest Forms will receive the link

  • Online Application Deadline: April 6

  • Awards Announced: May recognition ceremony

  • Grant Use: Intended for the 2026–2027 school year

INSPIRE GRANT APPLICATION
Elevate Grant Interest Form
WKPSF Grant Programs Reference Guide

These initiatives celebrate the spirit of WEST KERR SCHOOLS — empowering our teachers, inspiring our students, and building pride throughout the community.

Student & Staff Initiatives

In addition to classroom grants, the Foundation is committed to investing in the people who make Ingram ISD exceptional. These initiatives include:

  • Student scholarships for academic achievement, leadership, and service;

  • Teacher and staff recognition programs that honor excellence, innovation, and dedication; and

  • Professional development opportunities that help educators continue to grow and lead in their fields.

We INSPIRE teachers.

We ELEVATE students.

TOGETHER,

we strengthen our schools.