NewSchools Invent
Solicitation Title: NewSchools Invent
Funding Amount: $200,000
Sponsor Deadline: Monday, November 11, 2019
Solicitation Link: https://www.newschools.org/invent/
Overview
<p>Through NewSchools Invent, we invest in teams of educators who want to launch new, innovative public schools that prepare young people to finish high school prepared and inspired to create and live the lives they want – good lives, full of opportunity, choices, connection and meaning. These schools will reimagine the learning experience for students, particularly those from underserved communities. NewSchools Invent is a major part of NewSchools’ Innovative Schools portfolio.</p> <p>NewSchools Invent is designed for teams of educators who are committed to launching an innovative public school and would benefit from additional support. Our goal is to accelerate a team’s progress toward a successful launch by providing assistance in three key areas:<br>1. Financial Support: Planning grants of $200,000 during the critical planning period of up to 14 months before school launch. At the end of the planning phase, teams may apply for an investment that would support their first two to three years of operation.<br>2. Community of Practice: Participation in an active community of practice to build relationships with and learn from peer organizations from across the country.<br>3. Management Assistance: Direct support from our team, participation in research efforts to inform practice, and connections to external experts.</p> <p><span>NewSchools is a nonprofit venture philanthropy working to reimagine public education so that all children have the opportunity to succeed. </span></p>
Solicitation Limitations: <p class="copy-text top-padding">To be considered for an Invent investment, applicants must:</p> <ul class="check-list"> <li><span>Plan to launch their first or second public school (charter or district) in Fall 2021</span></li> <li><span>Enroll students within the PK-12 grade span on a full-time basis</span></li> <li><span>Be eligible to receive public funding.</span></li> </ul> <p>See the website for additional eligibility requirements for charter and district applicants. </p> <p></p>Last Updated:
RODA ID: 660