Awards for RISD Staff
Welcome to your guide for awards available through The Richardson ISD Foundation. Here you’ll find program guidelines, timelines, and details on how to apply. We’ve also included links to other trusted organizations that offer grants and resources for educators, giving you more ways to support your work in the classroom.
Explore opportunities to fund your ideas and celebrate your impact.
Awards
This section highlights the staff award processes managed by The Richardson ISD Foundation, recognizing educators and employees whose dedication makes a lasting impact across RISD.
Champion Award
presented by RBFCU
$500 personal award
for six (6) RISD staff
Recognize paraprofessionals, facility services, child nutrition, central support staff, and transportation employees whose
dedication makes a lasting difference
for RISD students and community.
TI Foundation Innovations in
STEM Teaching Award
$20,000 award
for one elementary and one secondary educator
Recognizes outstanding elementary & secondary educators who inspire students through creative and effective approaches to teaching science, technology, engineering, and math.
$10,000 monetary award
A STEM space makeover w/professional development valued at $10,000
Outside Opportunities
Explore more ways to grow. We’ve gathered links to other trusted organizations that offer grants and resources for educators beyond the Foundation.
Grants for Teachers
