21st Century Instructional Initiative Grants
21st Century Instructional Initiative Grants for Elementary, Middle, and High Schools, and Central Offices
Each year The Education Foundation of Baltimore County Public Schools, Inc. provides schools and offices with an opportunity to apply for instructional initiative grants to fund innovative projects not funded by the school/office budget. Projects must address an identified need that is aligned with Baltimore County Public Schools goals for academics, The Foundation's mission, and the school's progress plans. The project must have clear measurable objectives, and overall impact and potential for successful implementation.
Project funds may not replace normal funding from tax-based sources. The proposal should describe a quantitative and/or qualitative method to evaluate the success of the project. Funds may cover travel, participation in events/activities, consulting fees, and speaker honorariums. Funds may not cover personnel or any related expenses for BCPS staff, including gift cards and food/beverages. If food is purchased for students, it must align with USDA health regulations. Projects must be conducted and supervised by BCPS professional personnel who work directly with students, including teachers, school counselors, media specialists, nurses, etc…
21st Century Instructional Initiative Grant Timeline
$30,000 - Awarding Grants up to $2,000.00 each to BCPS Elementary, Middle, and High Schools, and Central Offices
- Application Process: June 1, 2024 - October 25, 2024
- Optional Grant Information Session: September 4, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. | Meeting ID: 222 908 645 85 | Passcode: 6bkziy | Join the meeting now
- Application Closes: October 25, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.
- Committee Review: October 28, 2024 - November 8, 2024
- Approval by The Education Foundation Scholarship and Grant Committee: November 11, 2024
- Grant Recipient Notification: November 13, 2024
- Web site Updated and Media Release: November 22, 2024
- Storyboard Submission to The Education Foundation of BCPS: May 23, 2025
- Reimbursement/Disbursement of Project Funds: May 23, 2025
- Submission of Recipient II Grant Survey: May 23, 2025
To acquire information pertaining to all grant opportunities contact:
Ms. Deborah S. Phelps, Executive Director – dphelps@bcps.org
Dr. Heather Wooldridge, Associate Director- hwooldridge@bcps.org
Mrs. Cindy Whitcomb, Administrative|Fiscal Assistant cwhitcomb@bcps.org
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