CMS Foundation Innovation Center
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
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Eligible organizations
- CMS school teams of 4-8 people
Other requirements
- Schools may submit more than 1 team application
Overview
Geographic Scope: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS), North Carolina
Focus Areas:
- Innovative school-based ideas to enhance student learning experiences
- Projects addressing challenges or opportunities in education
- Support for college and career readiness
Eligibility:
- CMS school teams of 4-8 people
- Schools may submit more than 1 team application
What They Fund:
- Coaching and planning support for selected teams
- Innovation-centered learning experiences
- Implementation funding for projects
Program Details:
- Established as expansion of the Teacher Innovation Fund (created 2014)
- Selected teams participate in innovation-centered learning experiences during spring 2025 semester
- Implementation occurs during 2025-26 school year
- Program provides dedicated support to refine ideas and develop implementation plans
How to Apply
Application Process
Timeline:
- Application deadline: December 31, 2024
- Selected teams participate in learning experiences: Spring 2025
- Project implementation: 2025-26 school year
What to Submit:
- Team application describing innovative idea
- Description of challenge or opportunity being addressed
- Explanation of how project will enhance student learning experience
Team Requirements:
- School teams must have 4-8 people
- Multiple teams from same school may apply
Note: Application link referenced as "Apply Here" on website
What CMS Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 1
- Total given
- $1.64M
- Median grant
- $1.64M
- By dollars: North Carolina 100%. Top recipient cities: Charlotte, NC.
Example grants
Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools · Charlotte, NC
Education
$1.64M
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Fields of Work
- K-12 schools
- Education
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