Building Hope: Student Empowerment Grant Awards

The Future of Education is Here

We will search the country for the next crop of winners in Educational Innovation, Community Engagement, Student Empowerment, and the S. Joseph Bruno Charter Leadership award-winning schools. Our Shellie-Ann Braswell “Shine Brighter” individual grant for charter school volunteers is also returning for a third year.

The 3rd Annual Summit brings together past and present grant-award winners alongside amazing charter school leaders from across the nation with active, interactive sessions, dedicated networking opportunities, and an amazing time celebrating in Miami!

What We Are Looking For: Student-centered Charter Schools

Charter Schools who excel in giving students the tools they need to create their own futures are candidates for this grant. Not only the “book learning” knowledge and academics, but also the necessary executive functioning and practical skills that will be most helpful for them to succeed.

The ideal Student Empowerment IMPACT school will be dedicated to fostering each student’s path to success and have a host of student-provided success stories to share.

The ideal leader is a model of integrity, is generous with nurturing and developing other leaders, and who understands that great education is truly measured in the success and happiness of each student.

General Criteria:

• Impact: Are there measurable results? Is the IMPACT diverse and deep?
• Program: Is the program inclusive, effective, and focused.
• Leadership: Can the leader articulate the need and impact of the effort? Is the leader a model of integrity and commitment?
• Growth: Is the program/effort sustainable? Are the future plans inspirational?
• Support: Is there third-party research, votes, and testimonial support for the effort from a variety of sources (including students)?

Funding

One $20,000 grant award winner. Two $10,000 grant award winners.

Eligibility

_You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website._

• Charter schools who have been operating for at least one school year and are in good standing with their districts/authorizers are eligible for IMPACT Grants.
• Only one award category can be applied for by a single charter school location for Student Empowerment, Community Engagement, and Educational Innovation.