The purpose of this targeted grant is to provide Innovation Pathway program implementation resources to an LEA who achieved Innovation Pathway designation from DESE in Spring 2020.
Program administration and coordination; support staff; stipends for K12- and higher education faculty; curricular development; engagement with industry; providing work-based learning opportunities for students; professional development; instructional related supplies and materials; high quality college and career advising and MyCAP development embedded in the pathway.
Approximately $677,196 in total funds was awarded in 2019.
Equipment including computer hardware, (e.g. laptops) and student stipends may not be funded by this implementation grant.
Eligible applicants are those who received Innovation Pathway Designation from DESE in Spring 2020. Preference may be given to an LEA who has not received Innovation Pathway Implementation Grants in the past.
Applications were to be submitted by October 29, 2020. A similar deadline is anticipated, annually.
An eligible applicant may submit only one application for the balance remaining on its FY2020 Innovation Pathways Implementation Grant, per the grantee's agreement with DESE.
Funding is contingent upon availability. All dollar amounts listed are estimated/approximate and are subject to change. If more funding becomes available it will be distributed under the same guidelines that appear in this RFP document.