Palo Alto Partners in Education — PiE Innovation Grants
Palo Alto Partners in Education provides Innovation Grants to teachers and staff in the Palo Alto Unified School District to support new ideas and collaboration in teaching methods.
Key facts
- Funder
- Palo Alto Partners in Education
- Status
- Upcoming
- Next deadline
- February 26, 2027
- Amount
- Up to $3,000 for individual projects; up to $15,000 for collaborative projects. Preliminary approval required for applications exceeding these guidelines.
- Who can apply
- Teachers, Administrators, Students, Nonprofits
- Where
- CA
- Topics
- Classroom resources, Innovation, Technology
- Official page
- https://papie.org/schools-of-pausd/pie-innovation-grants/
- Apply
- https://bbgm-apply.yourcausegrants.com/apply/programs/11890130-f52b-4c1c-838a-0e734569c1d1
- Last verified
- October 13, 2026
About this funding
LOCAL ONLY — California — Palo Alto Unified School District. The PiE Innovation Grants program, established in 1987, encourages teachers and staff to use innovative teaching methods that promote learning and collaboration. Grants are not intended to replace existing district funding but to seed innovation for projects beyond district or site scope. Successful applications demonstrate strong curricular justification, innovation, creativity, excellence, measurement of student outcomes, and a reasonable budget. Projects that integrate several departments, supplemental curriculum development, special equipment, and seed projects that can expand are favored. Funds do not cover iPods, iPads, ChromeBooks, laptops, furniture, food, transportation, consumables, ongoing salaries, or professional development.
Eligibility:
Applicants may be members of any of the following Palo Alto Unified School District groups:
- Teachers
- Principals
- Classified employees
- Parent groups (requires PAUSD staff sponsor with a ...@pausd.org address)
- Student groups (under teacher supervision, requires PAUSD staff sponsor with a ...@pausd.org address)
- Community groups (requires PAUSD staff sponsor with a ...@pausd.org address)
How to apply
Applicants must fill out the online application using the provided grant management software. An account must be created to apply, and only applications submitted via the online system by those with a @pausd.org email address will be accepted. Proposals should be clear, concise, and descriptive, detailing who will benefit, why it's valuable, how it will be implemented, what is innovative, and how success will be evaluated. A budget worksheet must be used to complete the project budget.
Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for Palo Alto Partners in Education — PiE Innovation Grants?
Teachers, Administrators, Students, Nonprofits
How much funding does Palo Alto Partners in Education — PiE Innovation Grants offer?
Up to $3,000 for individual projects; up to $15,000 for collaborative projects. Preliminary approval required for applications exceeding these guidelines.
When is the Palo Alto Partners in Education — PiE Innovation Grants deadline?
February 26, 2027
How do I apply for Palo Alto Partners in Education — PiE Innovation Grants?
Applicants must fill out the online application using the provided grant management software. An account must be created to apply, and only applications submitted via the online system by those with a @pausd.org email address will be accepted. Proposals should be clear, concise, and descriptive, detailing who will benefit, why it's valuable, how it will be implemented, what is innovative, and how success will be evaluated. A budget worksheet must be used to complete the project budget.