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
2025-2026 OPPORTUNITY GRANTS AWARDED
Castle View High School secured a grant to elevate late start tutoring and programming to new heights.
"I love supporting students and their goals! One goal of our library is to provide a welcoming environment to meet student's needs. Our grant is being used to assist in funding our one-on-one tutoring program and activities for late start mornings."
~ Gillian Blake, Library Assistant
Arrowwood Elementary was thrilled to receive a grant to procure updated assessment materials, specifically the latest version of the WIAT IV Individual Achievement Test, used to identify students with educational disabilities.
"We are deeply grateful for this opportunity, and I look forward to seeing the positive impact it will have on our students and their success."
~ Magdalena Gunning, Special Ed Teacher
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.
