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Federal funding for elementary and secondary schools

Renaissance solutions qualify for purchase under a variety of federal K-12 education funding streams, as well as federal funding for preschool, to support student learning and growth in any environment.

Federal Funding for Elementary and Secondary Schools provides a brief overview of each Renaissance solution and the individual funding streams to which they align, plus information on relevant professional learning to support effective implementation of each solution.

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Overview of common funding streams

Federal funds

The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) provides both formula funds and competitive grants.

  • Formula funds are allocated annually to state education agencies or directly to school districts based on the number of students meeting specific eligibility criteria. Renaissance’s research-proven solutions align with the requirements of each formula funding source.
  • Competitive grants are awarded through a selection process. They are typically multi-year, and the dollar amounts are usually significant. The applications require compelling data to support the need, precise plans for the proposed program, and rigorous attention to detail.

Budgeted funds

Many of our customers use dollars already budgeted within their districts to purchase Renaissance solutions. These include allocations for assessments, instructional materials, library collections, technology, professional learning, and contributions by district foundations and parent organizations.

The best strategy for accessing these funds is to include the cost of your Renaissance programs when administrators prepare yearly budgets. If a formal proposal to an administrator is required, we can help.

Foundation and corporate funds

Foundation and corporate support for education is often focused on specific areas of interest, such as literacy, STEM, elementary education, or particular student populations.

Foundations may award grants nationwide, within a specific state, or only in designated regions or communities. Corporations usually offer grants in locations in which their employees or customers live or work.

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Need a little help with the jargon?

We’ve compiled a glossary of funding related terms to help you out.

Funding Resources Guide

Finding state and local opportunities—and writing an effective proposal for school funding—can be a challenge. Your Guide to Securing Funds to Accelerate Student Learning provides tips and resources on how best to approach funders and get the most from your efforts.

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What you’ll find in the guide:

  • Preparing a proposal to your administration
  • Tips for making a phone call to a foundation
  • Tips for working with a grant writer
  • Writing successful foundation and corporate grant proposals
  • Finding funds in your own backyard
  • Grant-writing dictionary

Additional funding resources

Federal funding at-a-glance

Renaissance solutions qualify for purchase with a variety of federal funds. This chart identifies those solutions most closely aligned to specific sources of support.

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Finding funds in your own backyard

Find funding from local businesses, civic organizations, school organizations, and professional membership organizations.

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Need assistance with federal, state, or local funding opportunities for your school or district?

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