Applied Learning Grants
The One8 Foundation is committed to supporting schools to adopt proven Applied Learning programs that inspire students with innovative and engaging programs focused on core and elective K-12 subjects. We partner with 630 schools in MA and look forward to building new partnerships across the state.
The One8 Applied Learning Hub (formerly named Mass STEM Hub) is on deck to support you as you implement these programs.
Project Lead The Way
Start or expand your school’s PLTW program with grants from the One8 Foundation. To provide further on-the-ground support to the PLTW community in Massachusetts, we’re excited to partner with the Mass Learning Project. Grants offset costs of teacher training, durable equipment, and technology.
Qualifications: Open to all public schools (K-12) in Massachusetts, with competitive preference for schools:
- with significant number of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds
- applying for Biomedical Science and/or Computer Science
- in districts building out multi-school pathways (e.g., 6-12 or K-12)
Application and Timeline (two application rounds available):
- Round 1
- November 15, 2023: Grant App Part 1 Due
- January 10-12, 2024: Interviews
- January 30, 2024: Award Notification
- Round 2
- February 14, 2024: Grant App Part 1 Due
- March 12-14, 2024: Interviews
- March 27, 2024: Award Notification
Access the application and apply here.
ST Math
Schools awarded a grant become members of the ST Math Massachusetts Program. Members receive funding to offset program adoption costs, teacher professional learning, and additional community programming. Over 245 schools across the state currently participate in the Massachusetts One8 ST Math Cohort.
Learn More
- November 8, December 12, January 10: Info sessions offered by our partners at ST Math. Register here.
- December 5, 6 & 7: School open houses offered by our partners at ST Math. Register here.
Application and Timeline:
- January 23, 2024: Grant App Part 1 Due
- March 8, 2024: Grant App Part 2 Due
- March 27, 2024: Award Notification
Apply via the ST Math MA website here.
OpenSciEd
One8 is excited to partner with the OSE Equitable Instructional Initiative (OEI) at Boston College. Schools awarded a grant become members of the OpenSciEd Massachusetts Program. Members receive funding to offset training and durable equipment costs, implementation support from OEI, priority access to in-state OSE professional learning, and additional resources & student programming.
Qualifications:
- Open to public middle schools (grades 6-8) in Massachusetts
- Schools must be in districts with at least 15% of students designated as economically disadvantaged
- A three-year implementation plan that leads to whole school participation and full OSE curriculum adoption
- Competitive preference for teams that demonstrate knowledge of and commitment to OSE’s instructional approach
Application and Timeline:
- February 14, 2024: Applications Due
- March 11-13, 2024: Interviews
- March 27, 2024: Award Notification
Apply via the OEI website here.
Ignite Reading
Ignite Reading is a newly launched, in-school, virtual tutoring program on a mission to ensure that every student is an independent reader by the end of 1st grade. Ignite tutors work one-on-one with students for 15 minutes each day on foundational literacy skills in order to allow students to “crack the code” of learning to read. Each student is paired with a tutor who has received 100 hours of intensive Science of Reading-aligned training to deliver highly interactive, expert-designed lessons on the student’s specific skill gaps. Learn more about Ignite Reading here.
The deadline to submit an Ignite Reading grant application for the SY23-24 school year has passed. Please reach out to Vanessa Lipschitz at vlipschitz@one8.org with any questions.