The Education and Workforce Innovation Program Fund Grant

The Education and Workforce Innovation Program Fund aims to enhance educational outcomes by fostering partnerships between schools and local businesses or higher education institutions. This initiative supports schools in preparing students for career and college readiness through innovative programs. Grants of up to $60,000 are available to eligible public school units and regional partnerships. By engaging with community colleges or universities, the program seeks to create meaningful educational experiences that bridge academic learning with real-world applications.

The Commission also facilitates The Education and Workforce Innovation Program fund (EWIF) under G.S. 115C-64.16. This program was established to foster innovation and education that will lead to more students graduating career and college ready. These funds may be awarded to individual schools, public school units, or a regional partnership of more than one public school unit to advance comprehensive, high-quality education that equips teachers with the knowledge and skill required to succeed with all students.
This grant requires the grant recipient to form a partnership for the purposes of the grant with either a public or private university or community college, as well as with a regional business or business leader. With this partnership formed, these grants should foster education for students to graduate career and college ready by exposing them to the partnerships and experiences of both local business and industry and a higher institution of education.
Funding
Grant awards will be capped at a maximum of $70,000 per applicant for the Innovation Grant.

Eligibility

Any charter school, public school unit, or a regional partnership of more than one public school units is eligible to apply to the Innovation Grant.

Ineligibility

These grants are not for individuals.