State and Federal Grants
Request for public comment on federal grant applications 2026-2027
In accordance with federal regulations, an entity planning to submit a federal grant application must afford a reasonable opportunity for public comment on the application that is submitted to the Texas Education Agency for approval. The following are the federal grants College Station ISD submitted for approval for the 2025-2026 school year. College Station ISD welcomes public input regarding the application and use of the grants. Input can be sent to grants@csisd.org. All comments must be received by College Station ISD by no later than 12:00 noon on July 2, 2026. Comments received by this deadline will be considered by College Station ISD before the grant application is submitted.
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Grant Title |
Amount |
Description of Grant |
Grant Period |
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$2,680,497 |
To promote school readiness of children from birth to age five from low-income families by enhancing their cognitive, social, and emotional development. |
6/01/2026-5/31/2027 |
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$250,000 |
Expand agriculture education programs that foster experiential learning, personal consumption, and career preparation for students K-12. Funds would be used to establish gardens, greenhouses, orchards, chicken coop, goat dairy pens. |
7/01/2026-6/30/2028 |
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$10,000 |
To create authentic work experiences for high school students with disabilities in Texas. Our team works with selected high schools to implement Work-Based Learning programs on campus or in their communities. Through funding, training, and technical assistance, the project helps schools teach pre-employability skills and provide meaningful work experiences leading to paid employment. |
10/01/2025-6/30/2028 |
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| Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) Grant |
$375,000 | Implementation of a welding education and training program for high school students pursuing a vocational career. The welding training program will teach hands-on technical skills, safety protocols, and fundamental knowledge needed for entry-level welding jobs by combining classroom learning with practical experience in different processes to make students ready for careers in manufacturing, construction, and fabrication. | 6/01/2026- 12/31/2027 |
| IDEA-B, Formula | $2,254,025 | To provide districts assistance in offering a public education in the least restrictive environment for children with disabilities, ages three through 21. | 7/1/2026- 9/30/2027 |
| IDEA-B, Preschool | $39,639 | To provide districts assistance in offering a public education in the least restrictive environment for children with disabilities, ages three through five. | 7/1/2026- 9/30/2027 |
| Title 1, Part A – Improving Basic Programs |
$2,732,035 | To provide additional staff, supplemental technology equipment, supplemental tutoring, supplemental instructional materials, parental engagement activities, professional development, and summer school activities. |
7/1/2026- 9/30/2027 |
| Title II. Part A – Supporting Effective Instruction |
$452,683 | Provide targeted professional development for district staff. | 7/1/2026- 9/30/2027 |
| Title III, Part A - ELA | $162,196 | To provide supplemental staff as program support and oversight, instructional support dual language and ESL teachers, translation support, professional development in the areas of literacy and English language acquisition, and parental engagement activities. | 7/1/2026- 9/30/2027 |
| Title IV, Part A, Subpart I | $205,284 |
To provide supplemental enrichment opportunities, technology, and support for health and safety strategies for students. |
7/1/2026- 9/30/2027 |
| State Supplement Visually Impaired (SSVI) |
$7,500 | Funds provided to districts to assist in providing a public education in the least restrictive environment for children with visual impairments. | 9/1/2026- 7/31/2027 |
| National School Breakfast Program |
Based on students served |
Designed to safeguard the health and well-being of school children by establishing good eating habits through the availability of adequate food. | 7/1/2026- 6/30/2027 |
| National School Lunch Program | Based on students served |
Designed to safeguard the health and well-being of school children by establishing good eating habits through the availability of adequate food. | 7/1/2026- 6/30/2027 |
| Perkins V: Strengthening CTE for 21st Century |
$139,623 | Provides funds to expand opportunities for every student to explore, choose, and follow career and technical education programs of study and career pathways to earn credentials of value. | 7/1/2026- 8/15/2027 |