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GRANTS & SCHOLARSHIPS

Slaton Area Endowment Grants

Who Do We Fund?

Grantmaking policy and grant award recommendations are made by the Slaton Area Endowment Advisory Board. The Endowment restricts its support to organizations serving Slaton which are 501(c)(3) or the government equivalent. Grants may be made for start-up funding, general operating support, program support and demonstration programs. The Endowment does not make grants to individuals, for political purposes, to retire indebtedness or for payment of interest or taxes.

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All grant recipients must report on the expenditure of grant funds and results of the supported project within one year of the award. Grant amounts may vary depending on the type of fund from which resources are provided.

Grant applications are accepted from May 1 through August 15.

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Once your online application is completed you will receive an email confirming a successful application submission. The email should not say saved, but SUBMITTED for it to be considered. If you do not receive this email, please contact us so we may further assist you.

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Grant applicants can expect to receive notification two months after the application deadline.

NOTICE: to apply you must register as a new applicant (located under the email box)
for access to the scholarship applications.

If you have already started an application, click here.

The Process

After we receive your complete proposal, copies will be provided to the Advisory Board who will review and provide comments. Additional information or a site visit may be requested. The Grants Committee will make recommendations to the Advisory Board. All applicants are required to make a presentation.

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You will be notified of the Board’s decision as soon as possible after the Board meeting at which your application is considered.

How to Apply for a Grant

Deadline: August 15

We’ve moved to a new online application system! To apply, please click the button below. You will be redirected to our online grants system website.

Already started your application?

Click the button below to log in and make changes to an existing grant application.

If you have any questions about the proposal process, please contact Denise Oviedo at denise@cfwtx.org or by calling (806) 762-8061.

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Information Sheet

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Sample Application

Mini-Grants for Teachers

Deadline: June 1

Slaton schools are eligible for a program offered by the Community Foundation of West Texas specifically for K-12 schools in the South Plains area. The intent of this program is to provide small grants to elementary and secondary school teachers to enable them to try out creative teaching techniques and buy enriching teaching materials which are not supported by school budgets. Teachers in Slaton and the surrounding area are encouraged to apply!

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Since the program's inception in 1998, mini-grants totaling upwards of $584,880 have provided over 552 teachers and thousands of students an enriching classroom experience.

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29 teachers in Lubbock and the surrounding South Plains school districts received mini-grants for the 2023-2024 school year. This program is funded exclusively through local private donations and granted out more than $25,162 in mini-grants to teachers in 2023.

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The final grant report must be submitted from previous years before reapplying. 

To Apply

Click on the following links to obtain an application form and sample materials that are intended to assist you in submitting your proposal:

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Apply Here

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Information Sheet

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Budget Worksheet

Purpose

Every day teachers are faced with keeping children interested and challenged with few resources beyond basic curriculum. Limited school budgets often cannot support the creative ideas and enriching material teachers want to bring to their classrooms to meet student needs. We recognize that students come from diverse backgrounds, have different learning styles, and can benefit from creative learning opportunities and a deeper grounding in course material. The Mini-Grants for Teachers program brings together the resources of regional funders who have an interest in K-12 education. By working together, we are impacting the ability of educators to create meaningful learning experiences for children throughout the South Plains area.

Eligibility

All South Plains region kindergarten through grade 12 teachers from public schools and non-public schools recognized by the Texas Private School Accreditation Commission (TEPSAC) and the Commissioner of Education will be eligible to apply. Only one grant will be awarded per individual per year. Before applying, please make sure the request is approved through your school. Only one grant will be awarded per individual per year. 

Grant Amounts

The typical grant award is in the $500 – $1,500 range. Depending on the project, the maximum may exceed $1,500.

Timeline

  • Application Deadline: June 1

  • Grants Announced: August

  • Grants Payable to Schools: August

  • Project Evaluation and Reports Due: May of following year

Mini-Grants Criteria

A committee consisting of educators, community volunteers and Community Foundation of West Texas Board and staff reviews applications. Applications will be judged on the following criteria:

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  • Impact: Potential to improve student achievement; potential for continuation and/or replication; potential to enhance instructional skills

  • Innovation: Innovative approach making learning memorable; enhance academic objective within curriculum context

  • Planning: Clear plan for project implementation; teacher capability; cost effectiveness and realistic budget;

  • Existing Resources: Grant funding will not supplant existing funding – project cannot be achieved with existing school budget

Excluded Projects

Mini-grant applications will not be considered for:

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  1. Renovation of facilities;

  2. Religious activities or teachings;

  3. Equipment that is not an integral part of the project;

  4. Non-academic projects;

  5. Trips out of this region; or

  6. Tuition for special classes

  7. Pre-K Classes

Grantees must provide a written report to the Community Foundation of West Texas at the conclusion of their project. This report must include a financial statement and narrative describing the project and how it benefited students and the teacher. Unused funds must be returned to the Foundation at the end of the school year for which the grant was awarded. Click here if you need more information about the Community Foundation of West Texas and/or the Mini-Grants for Teachers program.

Scholarships

Slaton Area Endowment Scholarship

The Slaton Area Endowment established the Slaton Area Endowment Scholarship in 2022 for Slaton High School graduating students. The Scholarship was established to encourage Slaton High School graduating students to continue their education beyond High School.

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Eligibility:

  • Student must be a graduating student of Slaton High School

  • Student must be committed to furthering their education at the post secondary level

  • Student must be of good character

  • Student must have completed at least 10 hours of community service within the last two years

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Deadline: April 1

Donors interested in supporting the educational needs of area students, can turn to the Community Foundation of West Texas for the management of scholarship funds. Scholarship awards will be determined by the criteria developed for each fund based on the wishes of the donor. For more information, please contact Denise Oviedo at denise@cfwtx.org or by calling (806) 762-8061.

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