Indianapolis African American Quality of Life Initiative (IAAQLI) invites eligible applicants to submit projects/programs that address the strategies to Improve Educational Outcomes for Black Students in Marion County.
Donor Name: Indianapolis African American Quality of Life Initiative (IAAQLI)
State: Indiana
County: Marion County (IN)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 04/22/2022
Size of the Grant: $75,000 up to $400,000
Grant Duration: 3 years
Details:
IAAQLI priorities for Education, in their totality, are meant to address the outcomes of the education journey for Black students including the following benchmarks
- Participation in high-quality Pre-K
- Achieve 3rd-grade reading proficiency
- Achieve 4th-grade math proficiency
- Achieve 8th-grade math proficiency
- Complete Algebra 1 by 8th grade
- Participate in & Successfully Complete 21st Century Scholars Program
- Enter 9th grade on track for graduation
- Complete Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®)
- Graduate with Core 40 or Honors Diploma, and Enter career/Matriculate through college
IAAQLI’s goals is to strategically employ grant funds to increase access to and receipt of culturally relevant, equitable instruction, highly trained and effective educational structures and resources, and social support for optimal outcomes for African American students in Marion County, both academic and social.
IAAQLI has identified three strategies to respond to the need
- Strategy 1: Development of Teachers, Administrative and Curriculum Leaders
- Strategy 2: Recruiting and Retaining Teachers and Leaders of Color
- Strategy 3: Promoting Early Childhood Education for Black Children
Funding Information
Under IAAQLI, NUL has committed $3,000,000 in funding for this strategy with grants ranging from $75,000 up to $400,000 for up to three (3) years.
Eligibility Criteria
- Funding is restricted to organizations that are public charities described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (Code). To be eligible for a grant award through this RFP, preference will be given to organizations that are African American-led and that is embedded in communities serving African American residents in Marion County, Indiana. In reviewing applications, preference will be given to organizations that include a plan for measurable milestones, outcome reporting, and collaborative project/program teams.
- These organizations may apply independently or decide to collaborate with other organizations to deliver project/program activities. If applying with a collaborating organization or with a consortium of organizations, the applicant must include a letter(s) of support from those collaborators (signed by their authorized official) in the application. A letter of support should outline the collaborator’s roles and contributions in delivering the required project/program, experience, expertise, and knowledge. It is preferred that collaborating organizations are based in Indiana and preferably, reside in Indianapolis. Collaborating organizations may or may not be African American-led or not-for-profit.
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