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ASSISTments for Maryland Middle Schools Program

Assistments Foundation Inc

Foundation Annual Grants for K-12 SchoolsSTEM Education GrantsEducational Equity Grants

Funding Amount

Fully grant-funded (4-year program)

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Annual
Tracked since
April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

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Eligible organizations

  • Middle schools in Maryland
  • Schools with 1:1 technology access for students

Other requirements

  • Access to Learning Management System (LMS) - direct integration available for Google Classroom and Canvas; other LMSs connect via Edlink
  • Technology compatible with latest versions of Chrome or Firefox

Overview

ASSISTments for Maryland Middle Schools Program

Overview: A grant-funded opportunity designed to deliver comprehensive support to transform middle school math classrooms through innovative, evidence-based tools and strategies.

Geographic Scope: Maryland middle schools

Focus Areas:

  • Improving student math achievement

  • Promoting equity through data-driven instruction

  • Empowering teachers with actionable insights

  • Supporting each student's learning journey

    • Funding:

  • Fully funded by: Maryland State Department of Education and Arnold Ventures

  • Duration: 4 years

  • Cost to schools: No costs required - fully grant-funded

    • What's Included:

  • Two years of hands-on support for each participating school

  • Expert classroom visits with hands-on coaching, debriefs, and model lessons

  • Monthly data reports with actionable insights

  • On-demand teacher resources (video tutorials, user guides)

  • Implementation planning and progress monitoring support at district level

  • Quarterly collaborative progress meetings

  • In-person kickoff training

  • 3-4 in-person coaching sessions per year

    • Eligibility:

  • Middle schools in Maryland

  • Schools with 1:1 technology access for students

  • Access to Learning Management System (LMS) - direct integration available for Google Classroom and Canvas; other LMSs connect via Edlink

  • Technology compatible with latest versions of Chrome or Firefox

    • Platform Features:

  • Curriculum-integrated online math tool

  • Seamless integration with Illustrative Math and other standards-aligned curricula

  • Immediate, meaningful feedback to students

  • Real-time data for teachers to pinpoint misconceptions

  • Assignment and student detail reports

  • Skill builder data

    • Long-term Sustainability:

  • Teachers can continue using ASSISTments platform free of charge after grant period ends

  • Schools/districts can explore paid options for professional learning, support, and school/district data dashboards

    • Program Goals:

  • Improve student math achievement

  • Enable data-driven instruction

  • Support equitable learning outcomes

  • Empower teachers with actionable insights

    • Supported by: Maryland Partnership to Proven Programs

    Background: ASSISTments has been proven to raise math achievement for all students, particularly those from historically underserved groups.

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    How to Apply:
    1. Visit the Maryland Program page
    2. Review eligibility requirements
    3. Click "Learn More" or "Apply" to be part of the next cohort

    Next Cohort: Launching in 2026-27 school year

    Required Materials (based on program description):

  • District/school commitment to participate

  • Confirmation of technology infrastructure (LMS, 1:1 devices, browser compatibility)

  • Participation in implementation planning meetings

    • Support During Application:

  • Contact ASSISTments team for questions about technology requirements or eligibility

  • Schedule planning calls with success managers to develop implementation roadmap

    • Key Requirements for Participation:

  • Commitment to collaborative progress meetings (quarterly)

  • Willingness to participate in classroom visits and coaching sessions

  • Access to data and willingness to use it for instructional decisions

  • 1:1 student technology access

  • Compatible LMS system

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    What Assistments Foundation Inc actually gave

    Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

    Grants in 2025
    3
    Total given
    $1.09M
    Median grant
    $471K
    Range
    $133K–$486K
    • By dollars: Massachusetts 45%, District of Columbia 43%, North Carolina 12%. Top recipient cities: Worcester, MA; Washington, DC; Raleigh, NC.

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    • Worcester Polytechnic Institute · Worcester, MA

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    • North Carolina State University · Raleigh, NC

      Recovering from covid-learning-loss with a platform to support human tutoring

      $133K

    IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    k-12-schoolsstem-educationeducation-equity

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