Spotlight Fund Grants - Racial Equity in Schools

The Spotlight Fund Grants aim to enhance racial equity in K-12 education by providing flexible funding to BIPOC educators. With grants ranging from $500 to $1,000 per educator, these funds are essential for sourcing tools and materials that support diverse student needs. As schools face budget cuts exacerbated by COVID-19, this initiative focuses on proven strategies that foster an inclusive learning environment for students of color, ensuring they have equal opportunities to thrive.

Spotlight Funds are a grant program for K-12 educators. Each fund supports a specific subject area, or addresses a need facing K-12 educators and students.
Educators who receive a Spotlight Fund Grant can use the funds to order the tools and materials they need to support their curriculum and meet their students’ needs.
Students of color deserve a school environment where they can thrive. To create systemic change, educators need training and resources. As schools face massive budget cuts due to the impact of COVID-19, funding for these items is tighter than ever. Funds will be directed towards proven strategies and resources that will have long-lasting benefits for students of color nationwide. Funding will focus on providing flexible funding grants to BIPOC educators.
Funding
The average Spotlight Fund Grant award generally ranges from $500-$1,000 per educator, and about $5,000 per school.

Eligibility

K-12 educators from public, private, and charter schools are eligible to apply.