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Georgia Department of Education

GaDOE Competitive Grants

The Georgia Department of Education is committed to service and support in a collaborative, innovative environment where students have the resources and tools to succeed and be prepared for life. Periodically, funding is available for GaDOE to award to districts and schools in the form of competitive grants, solidifying this commitment to Georgia's students. In an effort to streamline communication and create a consistent application process, all competitive grant opportunities can now be accessed here.

GRANTS AVAILABLE

Safer Georgia Schools Grant

The Safer Georgia Schools Grant is intended to support the health and safety of students in Georgia through funding for programs and activities, equipment and supplies to improve infrastructure, professional development, and personnel. A maximum of $31,772,053 will be awarded in grants to be expended through the FY25 federal fiscal year, up to $250,000 per district.

Contact: Mary Lauren Salvatore, mary.salvatore@doe.k12.ga.us, Office of Whole Child Supports

Proposal Applications Due: Deadline extended to June 9, 2023

RFP Apply Now

GRANTS COMING SOON

School-Based Health Center Planning Grant

The School-Based Health Center Planning Grant Round 2 is intended to support a one-year planning process to explore the establishment of a school-based health center within CSI, TSI, and Promise Schools, and all rural districts. An Intent to Apply is being launched prior to the official announcment of the grant and collection of grant applications. The Intent to Apply merely acknowledges a willingness to complete the one-year planning process and indicates eligibility status. More information is forthcoming this fall.

Contact: Ruth Ellis, ruth.ellis@doe.k12.ga.us, Office of Whole Child Supports

Intent to Apply Due: June 30, 2023 at 5 p.m.

Submit Intent Here

stART Grant

The stART Grant is intended to create and/or develop arts initiatives that support arts education and significantly increase student access to the arts during the school day.

Proposal Applications Due: Pending approval

GRANT AWARDS

Advanced Placement Teacher Mentoring Grant

The Advanced Placement (AP) Teacher Mentoring Grant is intended to support the district design of a mentoring program for new or novice AP teachers or for participation in the College Board’s Mentoring Program. A maximum of $50,000 will be awarded in grants for the 2023-2024 (FY24) school year, up to $2,500 per district.

Contact: Martha Smith, masmith@doe.k12.ga.us, College Readiness and Talent Development

Grant Award Notices: Pending State Board Approval

Cultivating Teachers Grant

The Cultivating Teachers Grant is intended to provide teacher professional learning and recruitment for pathway expansion and support in school districts with scheduled courses in the Teaching as a Profession Pathway. A maximum of $10,000 will be awarded in grants for the 2023-2024 (FY24) school year per school district.

Contact: Nia Thornton, nia.thornton@doe.k12.ga.us, Educator Support and Development

Grant Award Notices: Pending State Board Approval

Digital Media and Literacy Technology Equipment Grant

The Digital Media and Literacy Technology Equipment Grant is intended to support Digital Media and Literacy initiatives with the purchase of technology equipment to be utilized in scheduled technology courses during the regular school day. A maximum of $80,000 will be awarded in grants for the 2023-2024 (FY24) school year, up to $2,000 per school.

Contact: Meghan Welch, mwelch@doe.k12.ga.us, Digital Media and Literacy

Grant Award Notices: Pending State Board Approval

Dual Language Immersion Start-Up Grant

The Dual Language Immersion Start-Up Grant is intended to support the implementation of new dual language immersion programs in Georgia public schools with the purchase of resources and/or professional development for staff within the grant period. A maximum of $80,000 will be awarded in grants for the 2023-2024 (FY24) school year, up to $10,000 per school.

Contact: Patrick Wallace, pwallace@doe.k12.ga.us, World Languages and Global Workforce Initiatives

Grant Award Notices: Pending State Board Approval

Dual Language Immersion Sustaining Grant

The Dual Language Immersion Sustaining Grant is intended to support existing dual language immersion teachers in Georgia public schools with the purchase of resources and/or professional development for staff within the grant period. A maximum of $100,000 will be awarded in grants for the 2023-2024 (FY24) school year, up to $5,000 per school.

Contact: Patrick Wallace, pwallace@doe.k12.ga.us, World Languages and Global Workforce Initiatives

Grant Award Notices: Pending State Board Approval

Mathematics Manipulatives and Materials Grant

The Mathematics Manipulatives and Materials Grant is intended to support the implementation of the new K-12 mathematics standards with the purchase of manipulatives, materials, texts, and other tools for conceptual, hands-on mathematics instruction. A maximum of $1,600,000 will be awarded in grants for the 2023-2024 (FY24) school year, up to $4,000 per school.

Contact: Lya Snell, mathematics@doe.k12.ga.us, Mathematics and Computer Science

Grant Award Notices: Pending State Board Approval

Outdoor Learning Equipment Grant

The Outdoor Learning Equipment Grant is intended to create and/or support whole child wellness initiatives with the purchase and installation of outdoor learning equipment. A maximum of $750,000 will be awarded in grants for the 2023-2024 (FY24) school year, up to $50,000 per school.

Contact: Therese McGuire, tmcguire@doe.k12.ga.us, Health and Physical Education

Grant Award Notices: Pending State Board Approval

Science Consumable and Equipment Grant

The Science Consumable and Equipment Grant is intended to support quality science instruction during the school day with the purchase of equipment needed for mastery of the Georgia Standards of Excellence in science course codes that begin with 26, 40, or 41. A maximum of $500,000 will be awarded in grants for the 2023-2024 (FY24) school year, up to $3,000.

Contact: Keith Crandall, kcrandall@doe.k12.ga.us, Science

Grant Award Notices: Pending State Board Approval

Social Studies Consumables and Equipment Grant

The Social Studies Consumables and Equipment Grant is intended to support quality social studies instruction during the school day with the purchase of equipment needed for mastery of the Georgia Standards of Excellence in social studies course codes that begin with 45. A maximum of $350,000 will be awarded in grants for the 2023-2024 (FY24) school year, up to $2,000.

Contact: Joy Hatcher, jhatcher@doe.k12.ga.us, Social Studies

Grant Award Notices: Pending State Board Approval