When is the deadline for EDS (Economically Disadvantaged Schools) Program Tax Credit?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

EDS (Economically Disadvantaged Schools) Program Tax Credit

Q: Who is eligible for EDS (Economically Disadvantaged Schools) Program Tax Credit?

Eligible applicants: More than half of student body qualifies for Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC); Underperforming school districts; Businesses or individuals; Focuses on underperforming school districts.

Business Leadership Organized for Catholic Schools

Foundation Annual Grants for K-12 Schools Grants for Education Poverty Alleviation Grants

Funding Amount

$60 million total program budget (no corporate donor cap)

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

More than half of student body qualifies for Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC)
Underperforming school districts
Businesses or individuals
Focuses on underperforming school districts

Other requirements

Designated as economically disadvantaged
Subject to Pennsylvania taxes
Can receive 99% tax credit on contributions
Pennsylvania statewide

Overview

EDS (Economically Disadvantaged Schools) Program

Tax credit program designed to support economically disadvantaged schools in Pennsylvania. BLOCS is the sole administrator for this program.

Program Details

Tax Credit Rate: 99% (increased from 90% as of August 2024)
Total Budget: $60 million with no cap for corporate donors
Schools Served: 130 schools statewide

Eligibility Requirements (Schools)

Designated as economically disadvantaged
More than half of student body qualifies for Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC)
Underperforming school districts

Eligibility Requirements (Donors)

Subject to Pennsylvania taxes
Businesses or individuals
Can receive 99% tax credit on contributions

Geographic Scope

Pennsylvania statewide
Focuses on underperforming school districts

Focus Areas

Support for students in underperforming districts
Educational access for disadvantaged populations
School funding and sustainability

Background

Program established to help economically disadvantaged students
99% tax credit rate effective August 2024
Significant expansion to incentivize corporate participation
Administered entirely by BLOCS

Contact Information

Address: 555 Croton Rd., Suite 120, King of Prussia, PA 19406
Phone: 484-704-2300
Website: blocs.org

What Business Leadership Organized for Catholic Schools actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 362
Total given: $94.41M
Median grant: $111K
Range: $5,700–$8.04M

By dollars: Pennsylvania 100%. Top recipient cities: Philadelphia, PA; Pittsburgh, PA; Erie, PA.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.