The Wyoming Department of Education invites districts to apply for the Wyoming Trust Fund for Innovative Education Grant. The grant provides funds for innovation in public education at all grade levels through the creation of new, different, and improved educational opportunities. Learn more and apply by May 23.
Funding is available for the following types of opportunities:
- Curriculum development.
- Operational initiatives.
- Administrator and staff development and improvement programs.
- Acquisition of technological equipment.
- Applied science and technology programs.
- Technical preparation programs.
- Evaluation programs.
- Public early childhood programs.
Funds through the Wyoming Trust Fund for Innovative Education are available for one year to any public school district. Districts may apply individually or in conjunction with other districts or educational institutions. A total of approximately $250,000 is available, and an estimated five to seven grants will be awarded.
Successful districts will be notified by June 5. Funds will be distributed to the awarded districts by July 31. Funds will be available for district use until June 30, 2026. At least one qualifying grant will be awarded, if possible, in each of the following classifications based on average daily membership (ADM):
- Classification I – Less than 500 ADM.
- Classification II – 500 but less than 1,000 ADM.
- Classification III – 1,000 but less than 2,000 ADM.
- Classification IV – 2,000 or greater ADM.
For more information, contact Jennifer Davis, Project and Performance Manager, at jennifer.davis@wyo.gov or 307-630-3369.