Grants applications will open September 29, 2026

Who Can Apply: ALL EMPLOYEES OF LTISD

What can an LTEF Grant Fund? 

We're looking for ideas that enhance learning, expand opportunities, and make a meaningful difference for LTISD students.

Grants: 

• Bring innovative and creative ideas to life
• Provide materials, equipment, technology, books, or other learning resources
• Enhance classrooms, campuses, or facilities 
• Expand opportunities for students
• Help promote access to resources across LTISD

A quick note:  LTEF grants do not fund food.  Limit two submissions per staff member. 

Late submissions will not be accepted after the 10/13 deadline. 

2025–2026 Grant Recipient Highlights

Last year, LTEF invested nearly $400,000 in LTISD classrooms, campuses and educators. From elementary teaching aides and science fairs to robotics, fine arts, special education, CTE and innovative classroom projects, LTEF is proud to support LTISD.

DISTRICT-WIDE INITIATIVES

New Teacher Mentor Stipends
Amount: $44,000 | District-wide | Stefani Vickery

Elementary Aides
Amount: $250,000 | Bee Cave Elementary, Lake Pointe Elementary, Lake Travis Elementary, Lakeway Elementary, Rough Hollow Elementary, Serene Hills Elementary & West Cypress Hills Elementary

Science Fairs
Amount: $17,000 | All seven elementary campuses & Bee Cave Middle School

CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION

Focus on the Future: Yearbook Camera Grant
Amount: $3,496 | Campus: Bee Cave Middle School | Shannon Norris

Robotics Supplies
Amount: $4,378 | Campus: Hudson Bend Middle School | Ryan Dann

Better Inputs and Outputs for Broadcast
Amount: $2,398 | Campus: Hudson Bend Middle School | Tiffanie Roberts

Vehicle Lift and Paint Booth
Amount: $6,199 | Campus: Lake Travis High School | Perry White

Entrepreneurship Journey
Amount: $5,500 | Campus: Lake Travis High School | Terri Jacobs

The Mission for Equitable 1:1 Access
Amount: $2,500 | Campus: Lake Travis High School | Douglas Crabb

Robotics Equipment for Program Expansion
Amount: $4,435 | Campus: Lake Travis High School | Eric Fogle

FINE ARTS

And the Award Goes To... Part 2 – The Sequel!
Amount: $1,200 | Campus: Bee Cave Middle School | Anna Barkin

Tuner Caddy
Amount: $1,705 | Campus: Bee Cave Middle School | Greg Demoore

Focus and Frame: Building Visual Literacy Through Classroom Cameras
Amount: $3,592 | Campus: Bee Cave Middle School | Sidney Hoffman

HBMS Band Clinician Grant
Amount: $4,000 | Campus: Hudson Bend Middle School | Analisa Walker

Fine Arts Large Format Photo Printer
Amount: $3,444 | Campus: Lake Travis High School | Kenneth Fulton

Launching a High School Printmaking Program
Amount: $2,800 | Campus: Lake Travis High School | Jennifer Nowzaradan

Enhancing Musical Excellence
Amount: $4,000 | Campus: Lake Travis High School | Anna Macias

Theater Safety
Amount: $1,586 | Campus: Lake Travis High School | Laura Stokes

Stretch Bands for Dancers
Amount: $440 | Campus: Lake Travis Middle School | Amanda Rule

Laminated Paper Sculptures & Clay Projects
Amount: $1100 | Campus: Lake Travis Middle School | Jessica Hayward

From Lake Travis to Carnegie: Learning from the Best!
Amount: $6,000 | Campus: Lake Travis Middle School | Man May

Band Instructional Supplies
Amount: $1,320 | Campus: Lake Travis Middle School | Kevin Jedele

LTMS Band Minor Repair Supplies
Amount: $781 | Campus: Lake Travis Middle School | Kevin Jedele 

SCIENCE & STEM

3D Printer and Accessories
Amount: $450 | Campus: Bee Cave Middle School | Mary Carnes

Enviroscapes
Amount: $2,967 | Campus: Lake Travis Middle School | Ashley Walker

Rooted in Science: Hands-On Tools for Native Plant Care
Amount: $192 | Campus: Lake Travis Middle School | Sylvia Podniesinski

Enhancing Student Learning with Hands-On Lab Experiences and Tools
Amount: $3,072 | Campus: Lake Travis Middle School | Alyssa Cepeda

SPECIAL EDUCATION & STUDENT SUPPORT

G3 Motor Lab / Motor Skills
Amount: $1,023 | Campus: Bee Cave Middle School | Andrea Rios

ABA Emotional Regulation Support Items
Amount: $200 | Campus: Hudson Bend Middle School | Mia Cortez

Sensory Needs and School Supplies
Amount: $1,320 | Campus: Lake Travis High School | James Galbraith

Sheltered Vocational Program
Amount: $965 | Campus: Lake Travis High School | Brian McKinzie

Communakit – Hands-On Language Therapy
Amount: $553 | Campus: Lake Travis Middle School | Kathryn McWilliams

ADDITIONAL STUDENT PROGRAMS

SmartPass for HBMS
Amount: $5,500 | Campus: Hudson Bend Middle School | Laura Keogh

HBMS Pre-Athletics Weight Room Equipment
Amount: $3,299 | Campus: Hudson Bend Middle School | Aaron Arauco

2024-2025 Grant Recipient Highlights

DISTRICT WIDE INITIATIVES
New Teacher Mentoring Program
Growing Fresh Food - Hydroponic farm and curriculum
Headsets with microphones for speech to text accommodations.

CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION

Real Baby Care - Simulator Babies
Amount: $10,400 | Campus: Lake Travis High School, Micah Bartholomew.

Mock Trial Courtroom
Amount: $20,000| Campus: Lake Travis High School, Rebecca Culpepper

Surface EMG
Amount: $14,750| Campus: Lake Travis High School, Lauren Taylor

Sony FXC Camera
Amount: $3,400| Campus: Lake Travis High School, Douglas Crabb

FINE ARTS

LTHS Choir Percussion & Auxiliary Instruments
Amount: $1,500 | Campus: Lake Travis High School, Lee Ashley Fletcher

Need based travel cost for students to attend Midwest Invitational
Amount: $4,700 | Campus: Lake Travis High School, Richard Hicks

SPECIAL EDUCATION

Evidence Based Counseling Resources  Program
Amount: $2,500

ELA Flow Fluency License
Amount: $700