APPLICATION OPENS: Friday, September 4th, 2026

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, September 18th, 2026 at midnight

The mission of the Southlake Association of Gifted and Talented (SAGT) is to promote and encourage advanced academics, specifically the education of gifted and talented (GT) students in the Carroll Independent School District (CISD).

SAGT GRANT PROGRAM:

Each year, SAGT provides grants to selected CISD teachers to support innovative and creative instructional approaches and activities that enhance student learning in GT classrooms at all grade levels. SAGT grant funds may be used for the following:

• Student enrichment activities and resources

• Classroom and maker-space equipment and technology needs

• Teacher training and professional development

• New instructional approaches or curriculum

For example, last year, SAGT grant funds provided resources such as STEAM engineering kits, a colorimeter for chemistry students, a dedicated refrigerator for biology students, LEGO Spike Essentials, 3D pens, board games, collaborative learning tables, flexible seating, as well as some technology resources for teachers.

ELIGIBILITY AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Quest and GT teachers at all grade levels are eligible to apply.

• The requesting teacher must be a current SAGT Member. A complimentary teacher membership is available here.

• Only CISD approved vendors may be included in the project. Please inquire with your campus secretary for an approved vendor list.

• Applications for SAGT Teacher Grant requests will open Friday, September 4th, 2026.

• Grant applications will close on Friday, September 18th, 2026 at midnight.

• Incomplete applications or those received after the deadline will not be considered.

• All teacher training and professional development requests must be approved by the campus principal prior to applying for the SAGT grant.

• Any items that require additional district approval, and may arrive late in the year, will not be considered. Requested items for consideration should be items that students will benefit from for the current school year.

• By applying for the grant, you agree to submit pictures and/or video of your item in action in your classroom to grants@southlakegifted.org. These may be used on our website, newsletter and social media to inform our membership of how their contributions are spent.

AWARDS:

• Applicants will receive notification by Friday, September 25, 2026, and are optionally invited to attend the SAGT check presentation to CISD Trustees at a CISD school board meeting tentatively scheduled for Monday, September 28, 2026.

• SAGT will work closely with CISD to process all awards in a timely fashion.

QUESTIONS:

Please contact one of the SAGT Teacher Grant Chairs:
Email: grants@southlakegifted.org

Here’s some feedback from our GT faculty:
 

“Our first day using our new equipment from SAGT! We are in our Informational Unit, and the students are creating Infomercials! They are very excited. Thank you so much.” - Christy Tidwell, CMS

"These standing tables and tall chairs really benefit students with specific seating accommodations!" - Amber Spence, EIS