The Investing in Innovation Fund, established under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA), provides funding to support local educational agencies (LEAs) nonprofit organizations in partnership with one or more LEAs or a consortium of schools. The purpose of this program is to provide competitive grants to applicants with a record of improving student achievement and attainment in order to expand the implementation of, and investment in, innovative practices that are demonstrated to have an impact on improving student achievement or student growth, closing achievement gaps, decreasing dropout rates, increasing high school graduation rates, or increasing college enrollment and completion rates.

These grants will allow eligible entities to expand and develop innovative practices that can serve as models of best practices, allow eligible entities to work in partnership with the private sector and the philanthropic community, and identify and document best practices that can be shared and taken to scale based on demonstrated success.

Notice of intent to apply is April 1, 2010.

Contact Information

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• Grant Organization: U.S. Department of Education
• Contact URL: http://www2.ed.gov/programs/in...
• Eligibility: Local education agencies and nonprofits
• Grant Deadline: Thursday April 1st, 2010
• Grant Value: Numerous awards ranging from $3 million to $50 million