Building Hope: Future Forward Schools Prize & Fellowship Program Grant

Building Hope: Future Forward Schools Prize & Fellowship Program Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Building Hope
Amount: US $50,000
Last Updated: December 09, 2025

Summary

The Building Hope: Future Forward Schools Prize & Fellowship Program aims to enhance career exploration for middle and high school students. This initiative, launched by Building Hope in partnership with American Student Assistance, recognizes schools that excel in career-connected learning. Awardees receive funding, mentorship, and resources to empower students from diverse backgrounds, ensuring they develop essential skills for future success. With $50,000 available for five schools, this program fosters innovation and prepares students for a changing economy.

Overview

Building Hope is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to increasing educational opportunities for K-12 students. Our team brings decades of industry expertise in finance, real estate, and services to help charter schools increase their impact. It is our honor to build hope for students nationwide. Future Forward Schools Prize & Fellowship Program Building Hope has partnered with American Student Assistance (ASA) to launch the Future Forward Schools Prize & Fellowship Program, a national initiative designed to recognize and support schools that excel in career exploration beginning in middle school. The program honors innovation, expands access to career-connected learning, and fosters a nationwide network of educators and leaders dedicated to preparing every student for success in an ever-changing world. The Future Forward Schools Prize and Fellowship Program led by American Student Assistance (ASA) and Building Hope is designed to recognize excellence in career readiness and exploration programs for students starting in middle school and continuing through high school. It provides funding, recognition, resources, and professional networks to schools that excel in career-connected learning, helping students develop real-world skills, explore diverse career pathways, and prepare for success in a 21st-century economy. The Prize $50,000 for 5 schools nationwide National recognition for innovation in career-connected learning Opportunities for their leaders to participate in the Fellowship cohort The Fellowship Prize-winning schools enter a 9 months leadership network with: Coaching & expert-led workshops Pro bono technical support Annual retreat + monthly virtual collaboration Ongoing alumni network & national platform

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Open to all middle and high schools: district, private, charter Must be operating for at least 2 years At least 50% of students served are from under-resourced or under-represented populations