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Funding Amount

Up to $3,000

Deadline

September 15, 2026

159 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Scaling Success Grant

Overview: Special opportunity to accelerate progress towards the foundation's mission by scaling successful projects. This grant provides additional funds to replicate a successful project from one school or office to another.

Amount: Up to $3,000 total, structured as:

  • Up to $2,500 for the project to the applicant's school/office to replicate and implement the project

  • $500 for the coaching stipend to the original project lead for guidance and other resources

    • Geographic Scope: Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS), Maryland

    Eligibility:

  • MCPS educators, support staff, and administrators

  • All Scaling Success Grant project leads and coaches must meet with MCPSEF prior to applying (meetings are required)

  • First-time applicants should book a one-on-one conversation

    • Purpose:

  • Replicate successful projects in another school/office

  • Meet critical needs through scaling proven initiatives

  • Support both replicating schools/offices and coaches guiding the replication

    • How It Works:

  • Partner with a coach (original project lead) who has already implemented a successful project

  • The coach provides guidance and resources while receiving a $500 stipend

  • Your school/office receives up to $2,500 to implement the replicated project

    • Contact Information:

  • Email: Ed_Foundation@mcpsmd.org

  • Phone: 240-740-3216

  • Fax: 301-279-3428

  • Address: P.O. Box 1007, Rockville, MD 20849-1007

    • Resources:

  • Review the current list of prospective Scaling Success Projects & Coaches

  • Contact MCPSEF for more information about available coaches and projects

    • How to Apply

    Application Process

    1. Required Steps:
    - All Scaling Success Grant project leads and coaches must meet with MCPSEF prior to applying (this is mandatory)
    - Review the current list of prospective Scaling Success Projects & Coaches
    - Contact MCPSEF to discuss your replication project and identify a coach or become a coach

    2. Preparation Steps:
    - Review the MCPSEF Grants Guidelines carefully
    - Ensure your profile is up-to-date in the MCPSEF Grants & Intermediary Funds Dashboard
    - Book time for a one-on-one conversation (required for all Scaling Success Grant applicants)
    - Request a grant-writing training if needed
    - Take Candid Learning's free Introduction to Proposal Writing
    - Review the Applicant Tutorial

    3. Submission:
    - Submit your application through the MCPSEF Grants & Intermediary Funds Dashboard
    - Submit on time to be considered

    4. If you do not have an account:
    - Request one via email to Ed_Foundation@mcpsmd.org

      Timeline (Round 1)

    • Through September 15: Applications deadline
    • October 20: Notification
    • October 27: Acceptance deadline
    • November 10: Payment distribution

      Timeline (Round 2)

    • September 16 - December 1: Applications window
    • January 10: Notification
    • January 15: Acceptance deadline
    • January 30: Payment distribution

    Note: If a date falls on a weekend or MCPS office closure, the date moves to the next business day.

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    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    teacherseducationk-12-schools

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