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Record-Journal Foundation Scholarship

Middlesex Community College Foundation
Association/Society
Middlesex County, Connecticut
Unspecified amount

About the Foundation

The MxCC Foundation Supports CT State Middlesex and Meriden Campuses

The purpose of the Middlesex Community College Foundation, Inc., a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) public charity incorporated in Connecticut, is twofold:

  • To support the college and its students by receiving, managing, and distributing funds for scholarships and other educational purposes, and
  • To generate and strengthen communication and collaboration between the college and the Foundation and business, industry, professional, civic, and educational leaders in the communities served by the college—all of Middlesex County, Meriden and Wallingford in New Haven County, and Rocky Hill in Hartford County.

Removing financial obstacles that bar or inhibit student access to education is the Foundation’s driving force. Scholarships address not only the growing need for financial assistance, but also our perennial wish to celebrate student achievement.

The MxCC Foundation’s charge is to develop external resources that contribute support to student and academic programs, as well as efforts that foster student success.

Record-Journal Foundation Scholarship

This scholarship is funded by the charitable foundation of the Meriden Record-Journal.

Education - Higher Education Adult Education Academic Success & Enrichment +1 more

Rotary Club of Middletown Scholarship

Middlesex Community College Foundation
Association/Society
Middlesex County, Connecticut
Unspecified amount

About the Foundation

The MxCC Foundation Supports CT State Middlesex and Meriden Campuses

The purpose of the Middlesex Community College Foundation, Inc., a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) public charity incorporated in Connecticut, is twofold:

  • To support the college and its students by receiving, managing, and distributing funds for scholarships and other educational purposes, and
  • To generate and strengthen communication and collaboration between the college and the Foundation and business, industry, professional, civic, and educational leaders in the communities served by the college—all of Middlesex County, Meriden and Wallingford in New Haven County, and Rocky Hill in Hartford County.

Removing financial obstacles that bar or inhibit student access to education is the Foundation’s driving force. Scholarships address not only the growing need for financial assistance, but also our perennial wish to celebrate student achievement.

The MxCC Foundation’s charge is to develop external resources that contribute support to student and academic programs, as well as efforts that foster student success.

Rotary Club of Middletown Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to a returning student who is a resident of Middletown, Portland, Durham or Higganum, based on academic achievement, who would otherwise be unable to attend college.

Education - Higher Education Adult Education Academic Success & Enrichment +1 more

Rowland and Ruth Beaulieu Business Administration Scholarship

Middlesex Community College Foundation
Association/Society
Middlesex County, Connecticut
Unspecified amount

About the Foundation

The MxCC Foundation Supports CT State Middlesex and Meriden Campuses

The purpose of the Middlesex Community College Foundation, Inc., a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) public charity incorporated in Connecticut, is twofold:

  • To support the college and its students by receiving, managing, and distributing funds for scholarships and other educational purposes, and
  • To generate and strengthen communication and collaboration between the college and the Foundation and business, industry, professional, civic, and educational leaders in the communities served by the college—all of Middlesex County, Meriden and Wallingford in New Haven County, and Rocky Hill in Hartford County.

Removing financial obstacles that bar or inhibit student access to education is the Foundation’s driving force. Scholarships address not only the growing need for financial assistance, but also our perennial wish to celebrate student achievement.

The MxCC Foundation’s charge is to develop external resources that contribute support to student and academic programs, as well as efforts that foster student success.

Rowland and Ruth Beaulieu Business Administration Scholarship

This award was established by Suellen Beaulieu in memory of her parents, Rowland and Ruth.

Business Education Education - Higher Education Adult Education +2 more

Sarah Cavanaugh Memorial Scholarship

Middlesex Community College Foundation
Association/Society
Middlesex County, Connecticut
Unspecified amount

About the Foundation

The MxCC Foundation Supports CT State Middlesex and Meriden Campuses

The purpose of the Middlesex Community College Foundation, Inc., a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) public charity incorporated in Connecticut, is twofold:

  • To support the college and its students by receiving, managing, and distributing funds for scholarships and other educational purposes, and
  • To generate and strengthen communication and collaboration between the college and the Foundation and business, industry, professional, civic, and educational leaders in the communities served by the college—all of Middlesex County, Meriden and Wallingford in New Haven County, and Rocky Hill in Hartford County.

Removing financial obstacles that bar or inhibit student access to education is the Foundation’s driving force. Scholarships address not only the growing need for financial assistance, but also our perennial wish to celebrate student achievement.

The MxCC Foundation’s charge is to develop external resources that contribute support to student and academic programs, as well as efforts that foster student success.

Sarah Cavanaugh Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded in memory of Sarah Cavanaugh, daughter of Middlesex employee, Michael Cavanaugh and his wife Sharon.

Education - Higher Education Adult Education Academic Success & Enrichment +2 more

Middlesex Community College Foundation: STEM Scholarship

Middlesex Community College Foundation
Association/Society
Middlesex County, Connecticut
Unspecified amount

About the Foundation

The MxCC Foundation Supports CT State Middlesex and Meriden Campuses

The purpose of the Middlesex Community College Foundation, Inc., a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) public charity incorporated in Connecticut, is twofold:

  • To support the college and its students by receiving, managing, and distributing funds for scholarships and other educational purposes, and
  • To generate and strengthen communication and collaboration between the college and the Foundation and business, industry, professional, civic, and educational leaders in the communities served by the college—all of Middlesex County, Meriden and Wallingford in New Haven County, and Rocky Hill in Hartford County.

Removing financial obstacles that bar or inhibit student access to education is the Foundation’s driving force. Scholarships address not only the growing need for financial assistance, but also our perennial wish to celebrate student achievement.

The MxCC Foundation’s charge is to develop external resources that contribute support to student and academic programs, as well as efforts that foster student success.

Middlesex Community College Foundation: STEM Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to a new or returning student who is registered for at least 6 credits, enrolled in a STEM-related program and demonstrating financial need.

STEM / STEAM Education Education - Higher Education Adult Education +2 more

Stephanie Nelson Scholarship

Middlesex Community College Foundation
Association/Society
Middlesex County, Connecticut
Unspecified amount

About the Foundation

The MxCC Foundation Supports CT State Middlesex and Meriden Campuses

The purpose of the Middlesex Community College Foundation, Inc., a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) public charity incorporated in Connecticut, is twofold:

  • To support the college and its students by receiving, managing, and distributing funds for scholarships and other educational purposes, and
  • To generate and strengthen communication and collaboration between the college and the Foundation and business, industry, professional, civic, and educational leaders in the communities served by the college—all of Middlesex County, Meriden and Wallingford in New Haven County, and Rocky Hill in Hartford County.

Removing financial obstacles that bar or inhibit student access to education is the Foundation’s driving force. Scholarships address not only the growing need for financial assistance, but also our perennial wish to celebrate student achievement.

The MxCC Foundation’s charge is to develop external resources that contribute support to student and academic programs, as well as efforts that foster student success.

Stephanie Nelson Scholarship

This scholarship was established in memory of Middlesex student Stephanie Nelson who was also an intern at Wesleyan University’s Center for the Arts and passed away unexpectedly in 2014.

News Media & Communications Education - Higher Education Adult Education +2 more

STRIVE Scholarship

Middlesex Community College Foundation
Association/Society
Middlesex County, Connecticut
Unspecified amount

About the Foundation

The MxCC Foundation Supports CT State Middlesex and Meriden Campuses

The purpose of the Middlesex Community College Foundation, Inc., a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) public charity incorporated in Connecticut, is twofold:

  • To support the college and its students by receiving, managing, and distributing funds for scholarships and other educational purposes, and
  • To generate and strengthen communication and collaboration between the college and the Foundation and business, industry, professional, civic, and educational leaders in the communities served by the college—all of Middlesex County, Meriden and Wallingford in New Haven County, and Rocky Hill in Hartford County.

Removing financial obstacles that bar or inhibit student access to education is the Foundation’s driving force. Scholarships address not only the growing need for financial assistance, but also our perennial wish to celebrate student achievement.

The MxCC Foundation’s charge is to develop external resources that contribute support to student and academic programs, as well as efforts that foster student success.

STRIVE Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to new or continuing students demonstrating financial need with an unusual or extraordinary circumstance or a defined barrier and who are highly motivated.

Education - Higher Education Adult Education Academic Success & Enrichment +1 more

Susan M. Smart Memorial Scholarship

Middlesex Community College Foundation
Association/Society
Middlesex County, Connecticut
Unspecified amount

About the Foundation

The MxCC Foundation Supports CT State Middlesex and Meriden Campuses

The purpose of the Middlesex Community College Foundation, Inc., a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) public charity incorporated in Connecticut, is twofold:

  • To support the college and its students by receiving, managing, and distributing funds for scholarships and other educational purposes, and
  • To generate and strengthen communication and collaboration between the college and the Foundation and business, industry, professional, civic, and educational leaders in the communities served by the college—all of Middlesex County, Meriden and Wallingford in New Haven County, and Rocky Hill in Hartford County.

Removing financial obstacles that bar or inhibit student access to education is the Foundation’s driving force. Scholarships address not only the growing need for financial assistance, but also our perennial wish to celebrate student achievement.

The MxCC Foundation’s charge is to develop external resources that contribute support to student and academic programs, as well as efforts that foster student success.

Susan M. Smart Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is funded by the Student Senate in memory of Susan Smart, former Senate vice president who passed away in 1989. It is awarded to a returning or graduating student who demonstrates academic achievement, financial need and is involved in student activities.

Education - Higher Education Adult Education Academic Success & Enrichment +1 more

Tom Melbert Annual Award in Humanities

Middlesex Community College Foundation
Association/Society
Middlesex County, Connecticut
Unspecified amount

About the Foundation

The MxCC Foundation Supports CT State Middlesex and Meriden Campuses

The purpose of the Middlesex Community College Foundation, Inc., a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) public charity incorporated in Connecticut, is twofold:

  • To support the college and its students by receiving, managing, and distributing funds for scholarships and other educational purposes, and
  • To generate and strengthen communication and collaboration between the college and the Foundation and business, industry, professional, civic, and educational leaders in the communities served by the college—all of Middlesex County, Meriden and Wallingford in New Haven County, and Rocky Hill in Hartford County.

Removing financial obstacles that bar or inhibit student access to education is the Foundation’s driving force. Scholarships address not only the growing need for financial assistance, but also our perennial wish to celebrate student achievement.

The MxCC Foundation’s charge is to develop external resources that contribute support to student and academic programs, as well as efforts that foster student success.

Tom Melbert Annual Award in Humanities

Recipient must be enrolled in English studies or another humanities area and have an interest/love of literature, painting, the arts or travel.

Education - Higher Education Adult Education Academic Success & Enrichment +6 more

Neal R. Pendergraft Grant

Fayetteville Public Education Foundation
Corporate
Washington County, Arkansas
US $10,000 - US $25,000

About

Who We Are

The Fayetteville Public Education Foundation is a nonprofit organization in Fayettevillle, Arkansas that partners with Fayetteville Public Schools to award scholarships to students and grants to teachers and staff. As an independent entity, the Foundation serves as a bridge between the community and the school district, promoting excellence and innovation in education.

The Fayetteville Public Education Foundation provides our students with extraordinary educational opportunities by fostering strategic partnerships and investing in innovative programs championed by our educators.

All Fayetteville Public School students have access to excellent and equitable public education that prepares them to succeed and thrive.

Grants

We proudly support educators and staff within our school community who are committed to improving outcomes for students. By funding forward-thinking proposals, we help bring meaningful, impactful ideas to life in classrooms across our district.

Built on our donor-funded endowment, our grants program is designed to invest in innovative ideas that strengthen teaching and learning across our schools. We provide funding to educators and school staff who develop creative, student-centered projects that enhance classroom instruction, expand learning opportunities, and support academic growth.

Neal R. Pendergraft Grant

The Neal R. Pendergraft grant is for a project (s) that cast a wider net of impact by serving a larger number of students. Proposals must serve projects that are district-wide projects or serve a school or group of schools, a department, or a grade or multiple grades of students.

  • Request amount: $10,000 - $25,000
  • Implementation period: up to 12 months
  • 1-2 projects funded per year
  • Highly competitive; proposals must reach a broad student population
Academic Success & Enrichment Educational Access & Equity

Immediate HQIM and Instructional Systems Grant

Texas Education Agency
State/Local Government
Texas
Unspecified amount

Texas Education Agency

The Texas Education Agency is the state agency that oversees primary and secondary public education. It is headed by the commissioner of education. The Texas Education Agency improves outcomes for all public school students in the state by providing leadership, guidance, and support to school systems.

The Division of Governance Interventions supports TEA’s mission and vision by providing exceptional leadership, guidance, and support to school system leadership teams and governing boards. The division collaborates with external field support agents appointed by the TEA Commissioner of Education to build sustainable systems aligned to core TEA initiatives, so that the school system thrives after the release of agency intervention. 

Immediate HQIM and Instructional Systems Grant

Program Description

Immediate HQIM and Instructional Systems Grant is up to a three-year program designed to support Texas school systems in building the instructional and systems-level capacity needed to deliver high-quality learning experiences for all students. Recipients will use the grant to participate in the LIFT program. LIFT brings together the highest leverage components of Strong Foundations, Texas Instructional Leadership, and Texas Lesson Study, providing comprehensive support for districts to adopt HQIM and implement Bluebonnet Learning over multiple years. 

Education Academic Success & Enrichment

Intervention Best Practices (TIER)

Texas Education Agency
State/Local Government
Texas
Unspecified amount

Texas Education Agency

The Texas Education Agency is the state agency that oversees primary and secondary public education. It is headed by the commissioner of education. The Texas Education Agency improves outcomes for all public school students in the state by providing leadership, guidance, and support to school systems.

The Division of Governance Interventions supports TEA’s mission and vision by providing exceptional leadership, guidance, and support to school system leadership teams and governing boards. The division collaborates with external field support agents appointed by the TEA Commissioner of Education to build sustainable systems aligned to core TEA initiatives, so that the school system thrives after the release of agency intervention. 

Intervention Best Practices (TIER)

Program Description

The purpose of this project is to provide a comprehensive and coherent plan for evidence-based intervention practices across the state. The goal is to increase school system capacity to develop and implement an effective, integrated, comprehensive framework for intervention that both is grounded in differentiated instruction and aligns the systems that are fundamental for all students’ academic, behavioral, and social achievement.

Education Academic Success & Enrichment

Legal Framework Grant

Texas Education Agency
State/Local Government
Texas
US $600,000

Texas Education Agency

The Texas Education Agency is the state agency that oversees primary and secondary public education. It is headed by the commissioner of education. The Texas Education Agency improves outcomes for all public school students in the state by providing leadership, guidance, and support to school systems.

The Division of Governance Interventions supports TEA’s mission and vision by providing exceptional leadership, guidance, and support to school system leadership teams and governing boards. The division collaborates with external field support agents appointed by the TEA Commissioner of Education to build sustainable systems aligned to core TEA initiatives, so that the school system thrives after the release of agency intervention. 

Legal Framework

Program Description

The purpose of the 2026–2027 Legal Framework grant is to support statewide access to high quality technical assistance and training related to the legal framework of special education through the provision and maintenance of an updated, web based platform. The platform is designed to assist stakeholders—including school systems, advocates, and parents—in understanding and applying state and federal special education laws and regulations.

The program promotes consistent interpretation and implementation of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and related state requirements by providing comprehensive, accessible resources that explain the rights of students with disabilities and the obligations of school systems to provide a free appropriate public education (FAPE) in the least restrictive environment (LRE). 

Program goals include increasing educator and administrator knowledge of applicable legal requirements, strengthening local implementation practices, and providing timely, accurate, and reliable guidance to support effective special education decision making statewide.

Education Academic Success & Enrichment Special Needs Education +2 more

RLA Blended Pilot Grant

Texas Education Agency
State/Local Government
Texas
US $7,000 - US $150,000

Texas Education Agency

The Texas Education Agency is the state agency that oversees primary and secondary public education. It is headed by the commissioner of education. The Texas Education Agency improves outcomes for all public school students in the state by providing leadership, guidance, and support to school systems.

The Division of Governance Interventions supports TEA’s mission and vision by providing exceptional leadership, guidance, and support to school system leadership teams and governing boards. The division collaborates with external field support agents appointed by the TEA Commissioner of Education to build sustainable systems aligned to core TEA initiatives, so that the school system thrives after the release of agency intervention. 

RLA Blended Pilot Grant

Program Description

The project is funded to establish an eligible vendor list of digital Tier 1 augmentation tool(s) aligned to the Texas Bluebonnet RLA curriculum for grades K through 5 for effective statewide administration of all components. This will ensure that all digital instructional tools meet TEA’s standards for alignment with the Bluebonnet RLA curriculum, demonstrate evidence of effectiveness, and adhere to data security and instructional quality requirements.

Technology Access & Digital Literacy Data Science & Digital Information Systems Academic Success & Enrichment +1 more

Rural Pathway Excellence Partnership (R-PEP) Planning and Expansion Grant: Tier 1

Texas Education Agency
State/Local Government
Texas
US $150,000 - US $200,000

Texas Education Agency

The Texas Education Agency is the state agency that oversees primary and secondary public education. It is headed by the commissioner of education. The Texas Education Agency improves outcomes for all public school students in the state by providing leadership, guidance, and support to school systems.

The Division of Governance Interventions supports TEA’s mission and vision by providing exceptional leadership, guidance, and support to school system leadership teams and governing boards. The division collaborates with external field support agents appointed by the TEA Commissioner of Education to build sustainable systems aligned to core TEA initiatives, so that the school system thrives after the release of agency intervention. 

Rural Pathway Excellence Partnership (R-PEP) Planning and Expansion Grant

Program Description

The Rural Pathway Excellence Partnership (R-PEP) program is designed to expand rural students’ access to high-quality college and career pathways through structured, multi-district partnerships. The program supports regional collaboration among eligible school systems, coordinating entities, and postsecondary or workforce partners to design, implement, and sustain aligned pathways that respond to regional needs and support successful student transitions beyond high school and to promote long-term capacity, accountability, and outcomes.

The Rural Pathway Excellence Partnership (R-PEP) funding uses a tiered approach: Tier 1 - Planning Grants and Tier 2 - Expansion Grants.

Tier 1 - Planning Grants

Tier 1 applications will consist of Planning Grants and will be funded first, subject to the availability of funds. 

Deliverable 1: Labor Market Alignment & Program Design

Grantees will produce a comprehensive set of planning artifacts demonstrating strong alignment between regional workforce demand and proposed R-PEP program design.

Deliverable 2: Operational Readiness and Organizational Capacity

Grantees will demonstrate readiness to launch an R-PEP through defined organizational structures and operational planning.

Deliverable 3: Application, Budget, Governance, and Technical Assistance

Grantees will submit a complete and accurate New R‑PEP application, including sufficient documentation and attachments to demonstrate readiness for future designation.

Education Academic Success & Enrichment Career / College Preparation +1 more

Rural Pathway Excellence Partnership (R-PEP) Planning and Expansion Grant: Tier 2

Texas Education Agency
State/Local Government
Texas
US $150,000 - US $200,000

Texas Education Agency

The Texas Education Agency is the state agency that oversees primary and secondary public education. It is headed by the commissioner of education. The Texas Education Agency improves outcomes for all public school students in the state by providing leadership, guidance, and support to school systems.

The Division of Governance Interventions supports TEA’s mission and vision by providing exceptional leadership, guidance, and support to school system leadership teams and governing boards. The division collaborates with external field support agents appointed by the TEA Commissioner of Education to build sustainable systems aligned to core TEA initiatives, so that the school system thrives after the release of agency intervention. 

Rural Pathway Excellence Partnership (R-PEP) Planning and Expansion Grant

Program Description

The Rural Pathway Excellence Partnership (R-PEP) program is designed to expand rural students’ access to high-quality college and career pathways through structured, multi-district partnerships. The program supports regional collaboration among eligible school systems, coordinating entities, and postsecondary or workforce partners to design, implement, and sustain aligned pathways that respond to regional needs and support successful student transitions beyond high school and to promote long-term capacity, accountability, and outcomes.

The Rural Pathway Excellence Partnership (R-PEP) funding uses a tiered approach: Tier 1 - Planning Grants and Tier 2 - Expansion Grants.

Tier 2 - Expansion Grants

Tier 2 applications will consist of Expansion Grants and will be considered for award after Tier 1 awards have been made.

Eligible applicants are Coordinating Entities of current R-PEPs in good standing.

Deliverable 1: Expansion Rationale, Evidence of Success, and Governance

Grantees will develop a comprehensive set of planning artifacts that demonstrate strong alignment between regional workforce demand and the proposed R-PEP expansion design. 

Deliverable 2: Fiscal, Staffing, Implementation Capacity and Technical Assistance

Grantees will submit a complete and accurate R-PEP Expansion Application with sufficient evidence and attachments to demonstrate readiness for expansion.

Education Rural Development Academic Success & Enrichment +1 more

Massachusetts YouthBuild Coalition Program RFP

Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
State/Local Government
Massachusetts
Unspecified amount

Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education provides leadership, oversight, funding, support, and accountability for the Commonwealth's approximately 400 school districts that educate close to 1 million public school children each year. We also oversees programs that serve 20,000 adult learners each year.

Massachusetts YouthBuild Coalition Program

Purpose

The purpose of this RFP is to provide funding to members of the Massachusetts YouthBuild Coalition, Inc., for comprehensive education, workforce training and skills development to youth as outlined in the FY2027 state budget.

Priorities

The Massachusetts YouthBuild Coalition provides young people between the ages of 16–24 the chance to turn their lives around through curriculum that combines academic instruction with workforce development training in which students spend one week in the classroom working toward their high school equivalency or diploma, followed by one week on a job site building or renovating affordable housing in their communities.

Workforce Preparation & Job Readiness Academic Success & Enrichment Youth Development & Leadership +1 more

T-TESS Pilot Districts Support Grant

Texas Education Agency
State/Local Government
Texas
Unspecified amount
The T-TESS Pilot Districts Support Grant, initiated by the Texas Education Agency, aims to assist school districts in implementing the updated Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS). By providing essential training and resources, this grant seeks to enhance teacher effectiveness, align with educational priorities, and foster sustainable growth within school systems. The program focuses on delivering fair and credible recognition of teaching excellence, ultimately benefiting the educational landscape across Texas.
Education Academic Success & Enrichment

Instructional Leadership Continuation Grant

Texas Education Agency
State/Local Government
Texas
US $29,000 - US $125,000

Texas Education Agency

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) is the state agency that oversees primary and secondary public education. It is headed by the commissioner of education. The Texas Education Agency improves outcomes for all public school students in the state by providing leadership, guidance, and support to school systems. TEA helps deliver education to more than 5 million students under the leadership of the commissioner of education. The TEA operational costs are supported by both state and federal funds. The Texas Education Agency administers federal and state grant awards to its subgrantees to carry out a program. Such entities include primarily school systems (referred to as local educational agencies [LEAs] in statutes), including independent school districts and charter schools; education service centers (ESCs); and, to a lesser degree, institutions of higher education (IHEs), nonprofit organizations (NPOs), and other statutorily allowable organizations.

Instructional Leadership Continuation Grant

The instructional leadership pathway will provide training, implementation support, and one-on-one coaching to campus and district leaders to build their own capacity and that of the educators that they manage. 

Teacher Development & Training Academic Success & Enrichment Educational Access & Equity

Immediate HQIM and Instructional Systems Grant

Texas Education Agency
State/Local Government
Texas
Unspecified amount

Texas Education Agency

The Texas Education Agency is the state agency that oversees primary and secondary public education. It is headed by the commissioner of education. The Texas Education Agency improves outcomes for all public school students in the state by providing leadership, guidance, and support to school systems.

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) administers federal and state grant awards to its subgrantees to carry out a program. Such entities include primarily school systems (referred to as local educational agencies [LEAs] in statutes), including independent school districts and charter schools; education service centers (ESCs); and, to a lesser degree, institutions of higher education (IHEs), nonprofit organizations (NPOs), and other statutorily allowable organizations.

Immediate HQIM and Instructional Systems Grant

Program Description

Immediate HQIM and Instructional Systems Grant is up to a three-year program designed to support Texas school systems in building the instructional and systems-level capacity needed to deliver high-quality learning experiences for all students. Recipients will use the grant to participate in the LIFT program. LIFT brings together the highest leverage components of Strong Foundations, Texas Instructional Leadership, and Texas Lesson Study, providing comprehensive support for districts to adopt HQIM and implement Bluebonnet Learning over multiple years.  

Education Academic Success & Enrichment

Center for Strategic Compensation Grant

Texas Education Agency
State/Local Government
Texas
US $6,300,000

Texas Education Agency

The Texas Education Agency is the state agency that oversees primary and secondary public education. It is headed by the commissioner of education. The Texas Education Agency improves outcomes for all public school students in the state by providing leadership, guidance, and support to school systems.

The Division of Governance Interventions supports TEA’s mission and vision by providing exceptional leadership, guidance, and support to school system leadership teams and governing boards. The division collaborates with external field support agents appointed by the TEA Commissioner of Education to build sustainable systems aligned to core TEA initiatives, so that the school system thrives after the release of agency intervention. 

Center for Strategic Compensation

Program Description

The 2026-2028 Center for Strategic Compensation (CSC) Grant will support School Systems in developing and implementing strategic compensation systems, talent systems support, and other related strategic planning while utilizing funds obtained through participation in the Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) as well as local district dollars. The Center for Strategic Compensation aims to support School Systems in obtaining an Enhanced TIA district designation and provide support to Education Service Centers (ESCs) to develop capacity in supporting School Systems to develop and implement strategic compensation systems.

Education Academic Success & Enrichment

Clarke County Foundation for Tomorrow Grant

Community Foundation of East Mississippi Inc.
Private
Clarke County, Mississippi
Unspecified amount

Clarke County Foundation for Tomorrow Grant

“The Clarke County Foundation for Tomorrow was created by the Clarke County Chamber of Commerce to benefit programs and activities for Clarke County Students through their respective school systems, their teachers or staff, or to benefit any 501c(3) organization whose programs and activities will benefit Clarke County.”

Academic Success & Enrichment

Education Innovation Program

Utah State Board of Education
State/Local Government
Utah
Up to US $5,000

Utah State Board of Education

The Utah State Board of Education (USBE) is a constitutionally established, elected, partisan body that exercises general control and supervision over the public education system in Utah, including establishing the state educational core standards, state educator licensing policies, and state high school graduation requirements.

Education Innovation Program

Under House Bill (H.B) 386: Education Innovation Program (Utah State Legislature), individual classrooms can apply to their Local Education Agency (LEA) to approve an alternative classroom schedule or alternative curriculum and award up to $5,000 per class for the school year. All approvals are done at the local level, however; ULEAD can assist in developing a monitoring plan and collects evidence concerning the innovation after the class is complete. ULEAD can assist those applying to their LEA to formulate their plan, can advise on monitoring components, and serves as a pass through for approved plans from the LEA to access the financial awards. 

Types of Innovation Programs

Under H.B. 386, LEAs may approve alternative classroom schedules or alternative curriculum.

Alternative Classroom Schedule means a classroom schedule that is different than the schedule followed by other classrooms in the applicable school or LEA. Proposals may include options for different requirements of provisions for length of attendance for in-person, virtual, or hybrid instruction.

Alternative Curriculum means curriculum in one or more subject areas that is based on standards that are different than the standards adopted by the state board and applicable to the regular curriculum offered in the subject area(s) in the applicable school or LEA. In elementary school this includes English, mathematics, science, or history and social science. An innovation program application that proposes an alternative curriculum may include a proposal for a different curriculum or an innovative delivery of curriculum.

Innovative program proposals may include an alternative schedule or alternative curriculum, or proposals may include both.

Education - K through 12 Academic Success & Enrichment Curriculum Development

APEX Grant Program: APEX Center Planning Grant

Utah State Board of Education
State/Local Government
Utah
Unspecified amount

Utah State Board of Education

The Utah State Board of Education (USBE) is a constitutionally established, elected, partisan body that exercises general control and supervision over the public education system in Utah, including establishing the state educational core standards, state educator licensing policies, and state high school graduation requirements.

APEX Grant Program

The APEX Grant Program, created by Utah's H.B. 447, establishes a grant program to help local education agencies (LEAs) create or expand catalyst centers. The purpose of the program is to support LEAs in creating and expanding these centers to align with labor market needs and state career and technical education goals and drive student engagement.

What is an APEX Center?

An APEX Center is a profession-based learning hub that bridges classroom education with real-world experience. These centers give students the opportunity to explore careers, gain hands-on skills, and work on projects shaped by industry partners. By blending academics with practical learning, APEX Centers spark curiosity, ignite opportunities, and prepare students for success in college, career, and life.

The APEX Grant Program includes: APEX Center Planning Grant and APEX Center Implementation Grant

APEX Center Planning Grant

Purpose of the Funding

The Applied Professional Education Experience (APEX) Center Grant Program provides funding to local education agencies (LEAs) to create new or expand existing APEX Centers to provide profession-based learning experiences through partnerships with local industry, businesses, and community organizations. Allowable planning activities include:

  • Feasibility studies
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Labor market analysis
  • Creating the initial program design and rollout
  • Teacher and staff training specific to the delivery of profession-based learning
Education - K through 12 Workforce Preparation & Job Readiness Vocational & Trade Education +1 more

APEX Grant Program: APEX Center Implementation Grant

Utah State Board of Education
State/Local Government
Utah
Unspecified amount

Utah State Board of Education

The Utah State Board of Education (USBE) is a constitutionally established, elected, partisan body that exercises general control and supervision over the public education system in Utah, including establishing the state educational core standards, state educator licensing policies, and state high school graduation requirements.

APEX Grant Program

The APEX Grant Program, created by Utah's H.B. 447, establishes a grant program to help local education agencies (LEAs) create or expand catalyst centers. The purpose of the program is to support LEAs in creating and expanding these centers to align with labor market needs and state career and technical education goals and drive student engagement.

What is an APEX Center?

An APEX Center is a profession-based learning hub that bridges classroom education with real-world experience. These centers give students the opportunity to explore careers, gain hands-on skills, and work on projects shaped by industry partners. By blending academics with practical learning, APEX Centers spark curiosity, ignite opportunities, and prepare students for success in college, career, and life.

The APEX Grant Program includes: APEX Center Planning Grant and APEX Center Implementation Grant

APEX Center Implementation Grant

Purpose of the Funding

The Applied Professional Education Experience (APEX) Center Grant Program provides funding to local education agencies (LEAs) to create new or expand existing APEX Centers to provide profession-based learning experiences through partnerships with local industry, businesses, and community organizations. Funding may support planning activities, capital expenditures, and program implementation (see Utah Code Annotated § 53F-5-224).

Education - K through 12 Workforce Preparation & Job Readiness Vocational & Trade Education +1 more

2026-2029 Local Accountability Plan Technical Assistance Grant

Texas Education Agency
State/Local Government
Texas
US $1,600,000

Texas Education Agency

The Texas Education Agency is the state agency that oversees primary and secondary public education. It is headed by the commissioner of education. The Texas Education Agency improves outcomes for all public school students in the state by providing leadership, guidance, and support to school systems.

The Division of Governance Interventions supports TEA’s mission and vision by providing exceptional leadership, guidance, and support to school system leadership teams and governing boards. The division collaborates with external field support agents appointed by the TEA Commissioner of Education to build sustainable systems aligned to core TEA initiatives, so that the school system thrives after the release of agency intervention. 

Local Accountability Plan Technical Assistance Grant

Program Description

The scope of the work will include providing technical assistance for school systems as they develop their Local Accountability System plan.

Education Academic Success & Enrichment

2026-2028 Governance Interventions Field Service Support

Texas Education Agency
State/Local Government
Texas
US $650,000

Texas Education Agency

The Texas Education Agency is the state agency that oversees primary and secondary public education. It is headed by the commissioner of education. The Texas Education Agency improves outcomes for all public school students in the state by providing leadership, guidance, and support to school systems.

The Division of Governance Interventions supports TEA’s mission and vision by providing exceptional leadership, guidance, and support to school system leadership teams and governing boards. The division collaborates with external field support agents appointed by the TEA Commissioner of Education to build sustainable systems aligned to core TEA initiatives, so that the school system thrives after the release of agency intervention. 

Governance Interventions Field Service Support

Program Description

This project supports Commissioner-initiated interventions and the delivery of intensive educational assistance aimed at ensuring students perform at grade level by reimbursing school systems for costs associated with an appointed external field agent. 

Education Academic Success & Enrichment

Academic Success Enrichment Grants Highlights

Academic Success Enrichment grants help boost learning with curriculum, tutoring, educator development, and ed‑tech.

Discover 237 academic success enrichment grant opportunities with $60.5M available. Instrumentl connects nonprofits to top funders, offering tools for deadline tracking, tailored searches, and grant management.

Last updated: October 5, 2026. Next update: November 1, 2026.

Grant Insights : Academic Success Enrichment Grants

Grant Availability

How common are grants in this category?

Common — grants in this category appear regularly across funding sources.

200+ Academic Success Enrichment Grants grants for nonprofits in the United States, from private foundations to corporations seeking to fund grants for nonprofits.

100+ Academic Success Enrichment Grants over $25K in average grant size

92 Academic Success Enrichment Grants over $50K in average grant size

35 Academic Success Enrichment Grants supporting general operating expenses

200+ Academic Success Enrichment Grants supporting programs / projects

1,000+ Grants on Instrumentl focused on Environment

3,000+ Grants on Instrumentl focused on Education

Grant Deadline Distribution

Over the past year, when are grant deadlines typically due for Academic Success Enrichment grants?

Most grants are due in the first quarter.

Q1
26.7%
Q2
24.5%
Q3
26.7%
Q4
22.1%

Typical Funding Amounts

What's the typical grant amount funded for Academic Success Enrichment Grants?

Grants are most commonly $90,000.

$250 $250 Min.
$90,000 $90 K Median
$398,117 $398.1 K Average
$11,700,000 $11.7 M Max.