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• The 2026–2027 CHEF Grant Application deadline is Friday, October 23, 2026, at 5:00 PM CST. All applications must be submitted by the deadline to be considered for funding. 

Approvals

• Principals require Chief Academic Officer approval
• Department Heads require direct Supervisor approval

Application Review

• Applications shall be competitively reviewed by CHEF’s Programs Grant Selection Committee.
• Before review, the CHISD Academics and Technology Departments will screen applications for the express purpose of assuring compliance with District Guidelines, not for the selection of recipients. 
• The Programs Grant Selection Committee will submit recommendations of awards to the CHEF Board of Directors.  
• Decision of the CHEF Board are final.
• All grant applicants will receive a response.

• Projects should be in line with CHISD district goals designed to improve the learning experience of CHISD scholars. Funds may not replace normal funding from tax-based sources.

The four student outcome goals for Cedar Hill ISD are:

Goal #1- Increase the percentage of scholars graduating College, Career & Military Ready

Goal #2- Increase the percentage of 3rd grade (all students) scholars reading at or above grade level

Goal #3- Increase the percentage of Algebra 1 scholars scoring Meets or Above

Goal #4- Increase the percentage of scholars participating in extra-curricular or co-curricular activities 

• Grants will be funded and implemented in the same academic year.
• Any unexpended funds will revert to the Cedar Hill ISD Education Foundation at the conclusion of the school year for which the grant is funded.

• Individual teachers who wish to enhance their instruction in the teaching of visual or performing arts may apply for funds to attend a professional educational activity, class, seminar, or workshop.
• Must have a minimum of three (3) years teaching experience in CHISD
• Funds may be requested for travel expenses, fees, or other associated costs.
• $1,500 maximum request per application

• Complete the CHEF Grants Application online
• Mini-Grants – up to $1,000 
• Campus/Department Grants – up to $10,000 
• All projects funded are to be implemented in the same academic year

Department leaders and staff apply for funds for a project in line with CHISD district goals designed to improve the learning experience of CHISD scholars.

• Projects must benefit a significant number of scholars
• $10,000 maximum request per application

• Complete the CHEF Grants Application online
• Mini-Grants – up to $1,000 
• Campus Grants – up to $10,000 
• Deadlines for submission is at 4:00pm on the third Friday of September
• All projects funded are to be implemented in the same academic year

• Individual teachers, counselors, and librarians may apply for funds for a project in line with CHISD district goals designed to improve the learning experience of CHISD scholars.
• $1,000 maximum request per application

• Individual teachers, counselors, librarians, principals, may apply for funds for a project in line with CHISD district goals designed to improve the learning experience of CHISD scholars.
• Projects must benefit a significant number of scholars
• $10,000 maximum request per application

• Individual teachers, counselors, and librarians who wish to enhance their knowledge and proficiency in their certified curriculum area may apply for funds to attend a professional educational activity, class, seminar, or workshop.
• Must have a minimum of three (3) years teaching experience in CHISD
• Funds may be requested for travel expenses, fees, or other associated costs
• $1,000 maximum request per application

• Individual teachers who wish to enhance their instruction in the teaching of visual or performing arts may apply for funds to attend a professional educational activity, class, seminar, or workshop.
• Must have a minimum of three (3) years teaching experience in CHISD
• Funds may be requested for travel expenses, fees, or other associated costs.
• $1,500 maximum request per application