Heart of Texas Electric Cooperative (Operation Round Up)
Teacher Mini-Grant
A $500 classroom grant from a Central Texas electric co-op for a student project or educational field trip. Private-school teachers in its area can apply after an eligibility check.
- Amount
- $500
- Can a for-profit school apply?
- Unclear: ask the funder
- Deadline
- Nov 30, 2026 (47 days left)
- Who this fits
- Private schoolK-12 science, reading, math, history and social studies teachers at a qualifying school in the co-op's area. Private-school teachers can apply, subject to an eligibility check.Religious schools: not stated, ask the funder
- New schools
- Not stated for new schools
- Where
- Texas only, local area
- Last checked
- Oct 14, 2026on hotec.coop
Unconfirmed: check with the funder
We couldn’t confirm these on an official page. Treat them as open questions, not facts.
- Which private schools pass the eligibility check (the county list is the co-op's service territory, not a grant rule)
- Whether a microschool or co-op counts as a qualifying private school
- Whether for-profit private schools pass the eligibility check
How to apply
- Step 1: Confirm your school is on HOTEC's qualifying list, or ask HOTEC before applying
- Step 2: Write a one- to two-page project or field trip description
- Step 3: List the school's financial officer or accountant to receive the check
- Step 4: Submit between October 1 and November 30
Funders change their requirements. Check the official page before you apply. Getting ready? See what funders usually ask for.
Who can apply
“If you are teaching at a private school, your application will be subject to eligibility verification.”
The qualifying-school list names public districts and towns (McGregor, Belton, Gatesville, Cameron and others). A private-school teacher applies and the co-op checks eligibility. Each district is limited to the first three applications and may get about one grant. The check goes to the school's accountant.
- K-12 teacher of science, reading, math, history or social studies
- School must be on HOTEC's qualifying-school list (named communities in Central Texas); private schools are checked case by case
- Project or field trip used within the school year
- Written final report with photos; students in photos need parental permission for print and online use
Timing
Applications are accepted October 1 through November 30 each school year (the page gives a recurring window, not a dated 2026 notice); grants are awarded in March.