Opportunity Grants
Investing in Great Ideas
Opportunity Grants encourage and develop great teachers by supporting their professional development and helping make their ideas reality. Help to fund high priority projects and innovative approaches, which bring deeper meaning to curriculum and improve the educational experiences of students. Grants are funded through a combination of support from corporate partners and individuals in our community.
Imagine, Invent, Innovate
The SSN teachers at Castle Rock Middle School secured a grant to implement three professional enhancements to their "Knight Coffee Cart" initiative: professional uniforms, upgraded equipment, and eye-catching signage. Their goal is to evolve a simple snack service into a refined on-the-job training program for students with significant needs.
2025-2026 OPPORTUNITY GRANTS AWARDED
Application
Information
Any Douglas County school is eligible to apply. Schools, sites or programs may receive funding for up to three different projects in one school year.
Community
To help educators and schools support essential needs of their students. Grant awards will be allocated on a need-based criteria. The selection committee will seek to support projects that fulfill a critical need, demonstrate long-term impact, and are funding dependent. Additionally, preference will be given to projects that serve a high-needs student population. This can be a lower-income school, a low-income subset of students within a school, etc.
Innovation and Leadership
Supporting projects and initiatives that generate excitement, create game-changing learning experiences for kids, and help create leadership skills in our kids. This can include innovative new curriculum, project-based learning unit, cutting edge technology, etc. Grant awards will be allocated on a merit-based criteria. The selection committee will seek to support projects that are bold, and offer a unique or original educational approach.
PATHWAYS
Provide students with a clear direction for their future education and career goals necessary for success in our changing world and evolving workforce. Allowing students the opportunity to explore, engage and excel in learning that prepares them for success in today's world.
