Educator Resources

The Foundation for Tulsa Schools is dedicated to providing educational resources and opportunities to all students at Tulsa Public Schools. Our initiatives and programs are designed to enrich the educational experience, ensuring that both students and educator have the tools they need to succeed. Through collaboration with local businesses, organizations, and individuals, we strive to create a thriving educational environment where every student can reach their full potential.

Osde CLASS 2 Grant - Partnership with DonorsChoose

Starting November 2^nd, the Oklahoma State Department of Education will be awarding grants of up to $1000 for classroom supplies in federal relief funding to qualifying Oklahoma educator DonorChoose projects for the 918 area code.

*PLEASE NOTE: Projects submitted before November 2nd will not be eligible for funding. Do not submit your project until November 2^nd at 4pm.

How to qualify

Teach PreK-12 in an Oklahoma public school.
Submit a new project after November 2nd, 2022 at 4pm CT.
On the “HI” page while creating your project, enter the campaign code OKLAHOMA918 by clicking “Apply a campaign code.” You will not be able to enter this campaign code until November 2^nd at 4pm. Projects without their appropriate campaign code will not be eligible for funding.
Request around $800 in combined costs for materials, shipping, & taxes. The $1,000 donation includes the total cost of materials, applicable taxes and fees, and the suggested donation to DonorsChoose.
Answer the included prompts from the OSDE:
- What makes your students unique and special? How has COVID-19 impacted learning over the past two years? How will the requested resources directly relate to helping students advance their academic learning or overall well-being in light of COVID-19?
Request resources to support students’ social, emotional, and mental well-being as well as the impacts of interrupted learning because of COVID-19. Your project must only request resources that will be used directly by students, or have a direct student benefit. Need inspiration? See this article for guidance on what resources are eligible. In your project essay, make sure to describe how the resources you’re requesting will help your students through pandemic-impacted learning.
Along with teachers, speech pathologists, media specialists, counselors, reading specialists and occupational/speech therapists are eligible to submit projects for possible funding.

What won't qualify

Projects created before November 2, 2022 at 4pm.
Projects from Head Start programs are not eligible unless they are part of a program at an elementary (K+) school site.
Projects from virtual schools are not eligible.
Professional Development, virtual class trips, virtual class visitors, and Special Requests are not eligible for this funding opportunity.
Resources that will not qualify:

- Teachers Pay Teachers gift cards
- Resources that will not be directly used by students. Examples: Snacks and beverages for school staff, furniture for teachers, resources for parent engagement.

Note: Projects requesting gift cards (outside of Teachers Pay Teachers gift cards, which are not eligible) need to be reviewed by a small team of staff screeners. Based on the anticipated speed of funding, we recommend that you do not include any gift cards in your project for the best chance at receiving funding.

Please do not to create a draft project on DonorsChoose in advance. You may create a draft within a Word document and then cut and paste on November 2 at 4 p.m. Projects must be submitted after 4 p.m. on November 2 for eligibility purposes.

Grants for Great ideas - Donorschoose

Are you a teacher with a great idea?

The Foundation for Tulsa Schools is proud to support classroom innovation through the Grants for Great Ideas program. This initiative provides microgrants of up to $500 to Tulsa Public Schools educators for creative projects that enhance student learning or achievement.

Eligibility: Tulsa Public Schools educators submitting projects on DonorsChoose in one of the following areas: Art, Music, Health & Wellness, Literacy, STEAM, Enrichment, or Special Education.

Frequency: Educators are eligible to receive one microgrant per school year.

How to Apply:

Submit your project on DonorsChoose. Be sure to explain how it will improve student learning or engagement.
Complete the application at “Apply Here” below by the 1st Friday of the month to be considered for that month’s review. You will need to provide your project’s link from DonorsChoose.

Award Notification: Notifications are sent by the Foundation by the 2nd Friday of the month.

Approval: Funding is not guaranteed until you receive a confirmation email from the Foundation for Tulsa Schools.

Post-Award Reporting: Educators will be asked to send a brief summary of the project’s impact on student learning or engagement with at least one photo of the project in use after the project is complete.

Questions? Please contact Lucretia Pardiñas.

Are you a donor looking for a classroom project to support? See all TPS projects on DonorChoose here:

EXPLORE Oklahoma

Helping students dream big by showing them our culture and history.

Transportation for Tulsa Public Schools

The Foundation for Tulsa Schools believes field trips enrich learning by connecting classroom lessons to real-world experiences and expanding students’ understanding of their community. To support this, the Foundation offers Explore Oklahoma microgrants of up to $500 to help cover TPS bus transportation costs. These trips expose students to the cultural and historical treasures of our area and inspire academic and personal growth.

Eligibility: Tulsa Public Schools educators are eligible for one grant per school year. Field trips must have prior approval from the school principal.

Funding Use: overs TPS bus transportation for approved field trips. Priority is given to trips within Tulsa County.

Additional Support: Need help with entrance fees or other trip costs? For the 2025–2026 school year, Project Elf is partnering to provide additional microgrants. If needed, please complete the Project Elf section of the grant application.

To Apply: Have your trip details confirmed (date, destination, number of students) and pre-approved by your school principal. Select “Apply for Explore Oklahoma” to complete the grant application.

Grant Review Schedule: Applications are reviewed on the 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month during the grant cycle.

2025-2026 Grant Cycles:

Fall Semester Trips

Apply between July 21 – October 31 for field trips taking place in the fall.

Spring Semester Trips

Apply between November 1 – April 30 for field trips taking place in the spring.

Award Notification: Educators will be notified by the Foundation and Project Elf of their funding decision within two weeks of application.

Approval: Once your application is submitted and approved, a grant agreement will be sent and must be returned by the deadline to confirm your award.

Post-Trip Reporting: Educators must be prepared to submit a brief write-up and photos within one week of your trip.

Questions? Please contact Lucretia Pardiñas.

Allstate Helping Hands

We would like to thank the Allstate Foundation for partnering with us to provide funding for transportation that allows students to take field trips and explore Tulsa. Through the Helping Hands Grant, we are able to expand students’ minds and creative thinking, increase social awareness of their community and offer space for them to dream big about their futures. Together, we help communities thrive.

educator SUPPLY DAYS

Donated supplies and furniture!

Tulsa Public Schools teachers and school leaders: do you need supplies for your classroom? Donated school supplies and furniture will be available to school leaders and educators.

School Year 2024-2025 Supply Days

September 19, November 14, ~~February 20~~ CANCELLED, ~~April 3~~ CANCELLED from 3pm – 5:30pm

Supply pickup days held at:
Grant Building (formerly Indian Education)

7635 E 42nd Pl, Tulsa, OK 74145

Contact Lucretia Pardiñas if you have any questions.

Parking is limited, please make sure that you sign up for a time slot!

Mental Health services Program

High deductibles can be a financial barrier to obtaining mental health care, causing those who are struggling to forgo seeking treatment. The Foundation for Tulsa Schools is excited to announce a limited-time, grant-funded program designed to help make mental health services more affordable and accessible for teachers and school-based support staff. This program assists employees in meeting their mental health care deductible expenses by covering up to $750 in associated costs.

For more information, please contact Lucretia Pardiñas.

School Discretionary Funds

Are you a school official with a school discretionary fund and need to submit a payment request? Please chose the button to the right.

Are you unsure if you have a discretionary fund?

Please contact Brena Meadows Thrash .

Other community resources

CONTINENTAL FUNDING THE FUTURE

Continental has invested more than $700,000 in educational grants since 2013 to help more than 230 schools create or sustain innovative, hands-on programs. This grant is meant to augment existing programs or help create new ones that foster learning in key areas of reading, science, math, technology or engineering. Grants will not be awarded for travel or equipment (laptops, Chromebooks or iPads).

COX CHARITIES EDUCATION GRANTS

Cox Charities Education Grants up to $10,000 are open to pre-K through 12th grade public and private schools within Cox Communications Tulsa service areas (review their service areas here).