Academic Opportunity Fund Fall 2024
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ACADEMIC OPPORTUNITY FUND 2024-2025

Impact on Education is proud to provide resources to BVSD educators, departments, programs, and schools. Academic Opportunity Fund grants promote our students' ability to access and engage in learning opportunities. We anticipate two funding rounds for the 2024-25 school year, but please bookmark the website to ensure you have the latest information. 

Before applying please review grant guidelines and other resources below under “Downloads.” Please note we are now requiring that you submit a simple budget using the budget template found in the resources.  

IMPORTANT DATES
Application Opens: Friday, August 9th, 2024
Application Closes: Monday, September 9th, 2024
Decisions in October 2024

 

WHO CAN APPLY
Academic Opportunity Fund grants are open to all Boulder Valley School District professionals who work directly with students. Each applicant may only apply for one grant per grant cycle.

APPLICATIONS
Impact on Education prioritizes funding grants that directly contribute to increased accessiblity and/or opportunities for students who otherwise would not have the necessary resources to achieve academic and personal excellence. Historically we have awarded grants for a wide variety of purposes.

GRANT SIZE
Applicants are eligible for up to $2,000 per request. For requests beyond $2,000 please reach out directly to Katie DiMercurio for further details and to determine viability for application. We will consider requests over this amount on a limited basis, particularly those related to one on one tutoring.

PAST GRANTS INCLUDE:

  • Academic tutoring before and after school
  • Test prep and other supplemental educational support
  • Class fees to allow all students to participate equitably (lab materials, textbooks, test, or equipment fees)
  • Technology (software licenses, supplemental equipment)*
  • Music instrument rental and repair
  • Educator curriculum or materials for classroom use*
  • Classroom mental health resources (flexible seating, sensory materials, etc.)
  • Multicultural resources (books, art materials, etc)
    **Please note that curricular and technology requests will be run through the district prior to approval and grant awards

THE ACADEMIC OPPORTUNITY FUND DOES NOT FUND:

  • Non-Academic Supplemental Student Needs (We will accept these requests differently this year, contact Katie for more information)
  • Grants intended to support non-BVSD students
  • Professional development (unless it directly relates to the implementation of the grant program/project)
  • Social activities (community sponsorships, off-site events, parties, etc,)