The 2025-2026 Heart of Teaching grants program will create opportunities to enhance and expand extracurricular activities on campuses. This initiative supports innovative projects that foster student engagement, leadership, and enrichment beyond the classroom. The maximum grant award will be up to $2,500 per project and must be used in the 2025-2026 school year.

From March 31 through April 22, 2025, the Dallas Education Foundation (DEF) is accepting applications from Dallas ISD campus staff, administrators, and teachers seeking to develop or enhance extracurricular activities. Grant applications may focus on launching new student organizations, strengthening existing programs, or introducing innovative initiatives that support student invovlement.