![]() The Katy ISD Education Foundation is an independent 501(c)(3) organization for which donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. BP, the Foundation’s Cornerstone Investor, funded multiple grants for its BP STEM Grant Program. The Foundation hosts two major fundraising events every year: Fireflies and Foodtrucks, slated for September 15, 2016, and its spring GROOVE jazz event. Grants are made possible by annual pledges from business and community investors, one-time contributions and events. The Foundation exists to raise support for and manage the grant program, an initiative created by the Foundation’s Board of Directors to provide funding for innovative classroom experiences not possible within the parameters of a school district budget. In its first four years of activity, the Katy ISD Education Foundation has awarded more than $725,000 in Inspiring Imagination grants to teachers at campuses all over Katy ISD. Funding will be provided for the 2016-2017 school year. Grant activities range from school gardens to robotics and extend to all subjects and grade levels. ![]() ![]() Two hundred Katy ISD teachers at 33 different campuses were chosen for grants this year. Katy, TX (June 15, 2016) The Katy ISD Education Foundation recently announced its fourth year of Inspiring Imagination teacher grant recipients. ![]()
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