How much funding does Beat the Odds Implementation Grants provide?

Beat the Odds Implementation Grants provides Up to $825,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Beat the Odds Implementation Grants?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

Beat the Odds Implementation Grants

Elevate 215

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Funding Amount

Up to $825,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Beat the Odds Implementation Grants

Status: Active program following planning grant phase

Geographic Scope: Philadelphia, PA

Focus Areas: Implementing research-based practices to accelerate student academic outcomes in schools serving high-need populations

Award Amount: Up to $825,000 per school over 3-4 years; first cohort received grants averaging $448,302 over two years

Eligibility:

Schools that completed Beat the Odds Planning Grants

Public district schools

Public charter schools

Schools with approved evidence-based implementation plans

What They Fund:

Data system implementation and teacher training on data utilization

Culturally responsive educational practices

Career exposure and awareness initiatives

Family engagement and tutoring programs

Social-emotional learning supports

Professional development for leaders and teachers

Chronic absenteeism reduction programs

Funded Practice Examples (2023 Cohort):
1. Data-driven instruction: Real-time information systems with teacher coaching to adjust instruction for individual student needs (Math and ELA focus)
2. Culturally responsive teaching: Incorporating culturally relevant lessons and examples into daily instruction
3. Career pathways: Classroom and community-based activities for middle school students to discover high schools
4. Family engagement: Increased tutoring and family involvement to reduce absenteeism
5. Multi-tiered supports: Systems matching academic and social-emotional assessments to student needs

First Implementation Cohort (2023):

Alliance for Progress: $323,420

Juniata Park Academy: $574,320

McMichael Elementary: $323,560

Middle Years Alternative: $460,210

Pan American Academy: $560,000

Total: $2.2 million over two years

Contact Information:

Phone: +1-484-785-8111

Email: info@elevate215.org

Address: 123 S Broad Street, Suite 1170, Philadelphia, PA 19109

Website: elevate215.org

How to Apply

Application Process

Eligibility Requirements:
1. Must have completed Beat the Odds Planning Grant
2. Must have developed evidence-based implementation plan during planning phase
3. Must be invited by Elevate 215

Application Steps:
1. Schools complete six-month planning process with technical assistance experts
2. Develop research-based proposal for implementation
3. Submit implementation grant application (specific application deadline communicated during planning phase)
4. Elevate 215 reviews proposals and makes funding decisions
5. Approved schools receive multi-year funding

Required Materials:

Evidence-based implementation proposal developed during planning grant phase

Specific instructional practices and outcomes to be addressed

Budget and resource plan

Timeline for implementation over 3-4 year period

Application Timeline (2023 Cohort):

Schools invited to apply for implementation grants in Spring 2023

Funding decisions announced by June 2023

Grants fund work over following 2+ years

Note: This is an invitation-to-apply process limited to schools that have completed the planning grant phase.

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