District Grant
FY 2013 Race to the Top
Awards between $4 million and $30 million for period of 4 years
Available Funds/Award: up to $30 million
Opens: Aug. 8, 2013
Proposals Due: Oct. 3, 2013
Final Applications Due: Oct. 3, 2013
Recurring? Annually
Granting Organization: U.S. Department of Education
Long Description: The U.S. Department of Education is dishing out four year awards of up to $30 million to districts that incorporate local improvements in teaching and learning that increase student achievement.
Requirements: District representatives must submit plans for personalizing education, adapting the class room to the learning abilities of all students, partnering with outside organizations to meet student needs, or providing educators with resources that can increase the speed of student learning and achievement.
Eligibility: K-12 school districts
Application Link: http://www2.ed.gov/programs
Additional Information Link: http://www2.ed.gov/programs