Dallas Retired Teachers Association
The Dallas Retired Teachers Association
TRTA: The Voice for All Public Education Retirees
Classroom Assistance Grant Chair
Rosa Brooks
DRTA Classroom Assistance Grant
“Supporting Public Education in Dallas ISD”
If you would like to contribute to this fund in honor of or in memory of someone, please send your donations and all pertinent information to
Rosa Brooks
5335 Drane Drive
Dallas, Texas 75209-5501
Grant Application Process
Classroom Assistance Grants are awarded to Dallas ISD teachers who, on a daily basis, demonstrate commitment to public education and Dallas ISD children through the creation of innovative programs, events, or other learning platforms.
The Dallas Retired Teachers Association will award $750 grants to four Dallas ISD school teachers for the 2024-2025 school year. Applications can be submitted beginning Monday, August 26, 2024. All applications must be received by 5:00 pm on Friday, October 25, 2024. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
Applicants may apply individually, as a group/team or as a school. If you apply as a group/team or as a school, please designate someone to lead your grant application process and serve as the contact person to receive any related correspondence from the Association.
Classroom Assistance Grant Eligibility:
1. Applicants must be Dallas ISD school teachers for the 2024-2025 school year.
2. All applications must include a letter of recommendation and a handwritten signature by the school principal expressing approval of the project.
How to Apply for a Grant:
1. Email dallasretiredteachers@gmail.com and request an application
2. Complete and submit the application by U.S Mail to:
Rosa L. Brooks
5335 Drane Drive
Dallas, Texas 75209-5501
3. The application and required documents must be received no later than 5:00 pm on Friday, October 25, 2024.
Grant Application Review:
The DRTA Grant Review Committee will review all grant applications competitively.
Notification of Grant Recipients:
The four grant recipients will be announced on Friday, November 15, 2024, via email. Recipients may be asked to participate in a survey or video after receiving the grant money.
Teacher Grant Application Download: 2024-2025 Questions? Contact Rosa Brooks rosalb97@sbcglobal.net