The Rainwater Charitable Foundation is thrilled to offer an exciting opportunity for K–12 school districts, schools, and teachers across Texas who are working to improve math and reading outcomes through the thoughtful use of emerging education technology.
Donor Name: Rainwater Charitable Foundation
State: Texas
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 04/01/2026
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The Emerging Ed Tech Solutions to Improve Math and Reading Outcomes seeks to empower educators and innovators to develop scalable strategies integrating artificial intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies to improve student outcomes in mathematics and reading. By fostering collaboration among educators, edtech developers, and community stakeholders, they aim to support solutions that address immediate educational needs and drive long-term achievement for students.
Eligible projects should focus on using emerging educational technologies to improve math and reading outcomes. Projects could include interventions, instructional tools, or resources that aim to support both teachers and students. Promising projects are those that show a clear plan, collaboration and implementation and will have a direct and measurable impact on student outcomes.
Funding Information
Grants may range from $10,000 to $100,000, with some exceeding this amount.
The foundation is looking for
- Before applying, consider these key questions to ensure your proposal aligns with goals of improving math and reading outcomes through the thoughtful use of emerging education technology.
- The Challenge – What specific problem does your proposal address? A strong application will include both data-driven insights and real-world perspectives to define the issue. They’re especially interested in proposals that deeply engage those affected—ensuring they help shape and refine the solution.
- Impact Potential – How will your solution create meaningful change? They’re looking for a clear theory of action that connects your approach to measurable outcomes. A strong proposal will outline key milestones, including project launch, implementation, data collection, and expected results.
- Supporting Evidence – What research or proof supports your solution’s effectiveness? They value proposals backed by research, third-party certifications (e.g., Digital Promise, ISTE), or other credible validation. If your approach is untested, tell us how you plan to measure success and whether you’re open to sharing findings to benefit the broader community.
- Innovative Use of Technology – How does your solution leverage AI or other technology in a groundbreaking way? A strong proposal will articulate why AI is essential to achieving greater impact and how it enhances learning outcomes in ways traditional methods cannot.
Eligibility Criteria
Applications are open to public K-12 schools, school districts, educators, and school or district foundations. These foundations must be nonprofit entities whose sole purpose is to raise funds for projects benefiting their respective districts. While schools are encouraged to collaborate with education nonprofits and educational technology companies, the primary applicant must be an educational institution, educator, or qualifying foundation.
For more information, visit Rainwater Charitable Foundation.
