NewSchools Invent
Solicitation Title: NewSchools Invent
Funding Amount: $100,000 to $200,000 over 6-14 months
Internal Deadline: Friday, January 12, 2018 Sponsor Deadline: Thursday, March 21, 2019
Solicitation Link: http://www.newschools.org/invent/
Overview
<p>Through NewSchools Invent, we invest in teams of educators who want to launch new, innovative public schools in school districts or charter networks that prepare young people to achieve their most ambitious dreams and plans. <br>NewSchools Invent is designed for teams of educators who are committed to launching an innovative 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 $100,000 to $200,000 over 6-14 months. 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 (e.g. on student recruitment, fundraising, board development).</p>
Solicitation Limitations: <p>Stage I application due date - 1/12/2018<br>Stage II application due date - 2/1/2018 - Programs or initiatives that are not considered a “whole” school by the state and federal government are ineligible. Existing district or charter schools are not eligible for this opportunity except in the case of a “restart.” There must be a change in governance that gives a new operator full autonomy over every aspect of the existing school.</p> Other Information:<p><span>For Fall 2017, our primary focus is on new schools that will open in Fall 2019.</span></p>Last Updated:
RODA ID: 312