The Wyoming Department of Education distributes funding to support innovation in education through the Wyoming Trust Fund for Innovative Education Grant. Districts must apply for this grant by midnight on June 2.
The grant was established to provide funding for districts to create innovative and improved educational opportunities at all grade levels. Funding is available for initiatives that advance education in the following areas:
- Curriculum development activities.
- 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.
Successful districts will be notified by June 24, and funds will be distributed by July 31, for use until June 30, 2025. At least one qualifying grant will be awarded, if possible, in each of the following classifications:
- 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.
Grants are for one-year to any public school district. Districts may also apply in conjunction with other districts or educational institutions. Approximately five to seven grants totaling $250,000 will be awarded.
For more information, contact Dustin Brown,Student Placement and Mental Health Program Manager, at 307-631-5377 or dustin.brown1@wyo.gov.