2026 Applications

Applications are accepted from August 14, 2026 through September 14, 2026. Please click the button below to apply. after August 14, 2026.  Applications close at 11:59 pm CST on September 14, 2026.

The Real Change Campaign is TTAO’s initiative to provide essential funding to socio-economically disadvantaged schools and communities through grant opportunities.
Application Guidelines

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Congratulations to Our C. Lee Turner Real Change Grant Award Winners

2025 C. Lee Turner Real Change Award Recipients

Ross Sterling High School, Houston ISD

Ysleta ISD

Manvel ISD

2024 C. Lee Turner Real Change Award Recipients

Gutierrez Middle School of Arts and Sciences, Harlingen, ISD

Hempstead High School

Central Heights High School

Manor Middle School, Killeen, ISD

2023 C. Lee Turner Real Change Award Recipients:

KIPP Sunnyside High School

Mayde Creek Middle School

Tioga High School

2022 C. Lee Turner Real Change Award Recipients:

Oakwood High School

Waco High School

2021 C. Lee Turner Real Change Award Recipients:

Alief Kerr High School

Missouri City Middle School

Mount Enterprise High School

Thomas Jefferson High School