Beat the Odds Implementation Grants

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

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.