The Georgia Foundation for Public Education (GFPE) is launching the Innovative Education Fund, a new grant opportunity designed to help Georgia schools, districts, and nonprofit partners develop and expand creative solutions that improve student learning. Applications are open February 16–March 16, with awards ranging from $25,000–$50,000.
Two Pathways to Innovation
The Innovative Education Fund offers two pathways:
Innovating Education Prototype & Expansion Grants
• Prototype Grants support mid‑scale pilot programs with strong potential to transform teaching and learning.
• Expansion Grants fund the growth of programs already showing positive impact on student achievement.
Innovation for Impact Fund
• Open only to Comprehensive Support & Improvement (CSI) and Targeted Support & Improvement (TSI) schools.
• Schools begin with a half‑day virtual Innovation Sprint to identify a challenge and design a solution. Participants may then apply for up to $30,000 to pilot that program over 12 months.
Who Can Apply
• Georgia LEAs/school districts
• Georgia traditional public or charter schools
• 501(c)(3) nonprofits partnered with a Georgia public school or district
• For Innovation for Impact: CSI and TSI schools only
Why This Matters for Georgia’s Future Educators and Students
The Innovative Education Fund uplifts new ideas that strengthen engagement, expand opportunities, and support the educators shaping Georgia’s classrooms. As Jaclyn Colona, Director of Grant Strategies at GFPE, shares:
“The Innovative Education Fund gives districts the ability to develop, test, and scale promising ideas in a supportive environment… ultimately improving outcomes for students across Georgia.”
Learn More
Visit the Innovative Education Fund webpage for full program details, timelines, and application steps.
Questions may be directed to Jaclyn.Colona@doe.k12.ga.us or 404‑445‑9828