The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) issues this Request for Proposals (RFP) for Digital Learning Initiative Grants to support the development and dissemination of local innovative digital learning models.
Donor Name: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI)
State: North Carolina
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 02/28/2023
Size of the Grant: $30,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
As the landscape of education continues to change across the state, the competitive Digital Learning Initiative Grants will support Public School Units (PSUs) as they address challenges, harness opportunities, and leverage resources for digital-age teaching and learning. During this proposal time period, two different mini-grants will be open for application: Professional Learning and Emerging Technologies. There will be up to 15 Digital Learning Initiatives Mini-Grants awarded during the 2023-2024 school year.
The Digital Learning Mini-Grant is a 1 year grant intended to provide the awarded Public School Units (PSUs) with funding focused on transforming the learning environment for students. There are two types of Mini-Grants available to PSUs.
- Professional Learning Mini-Grant
- The intention of this grant is to provide PSUs and opportunity for funding professional learning that enhances and furthers staff understandings around:
- North Carolina Digital Learning Competencies
- North Carolina Digital Learning Student Standards
- The intention of this grant is to provide PSUs and opportunity for funding professional learning that enhances and furthers staff understandings around:
- Emerging Technologies Mini-Grant
- The intention of this grant is to provide PSUs funding for emerging technologies that are not already a part of the PSUs purchase and refresh plan.
Funding Information
Funds will be awarded based on the pool of applications approved and the recurring funds available.
- Professional Learning Mini-Grant:
- Up to $30,000.00 for Traditional PSUs
- Up to $10,000.00 for Charter, Regional, and Lab Schools
- Emerging Technologies Mini-Grant:
- Up to $50,000.00 for Traditional PSUs
- Up to $20,000.00 for Charter, Regional, and Lab Schools
Eligibility Criteria
All North Carolina Public School Units (PSUs) are eligible to apply for the Digital Learning Initiative Grants. Public School Units is an all-inclusive term, which includes traditional public school districts, charter schools, lab schools, and regional schools.
For more information, visit NCDPI.
