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Education and Economic Development Act (EEDA) Preparing College- and Career-Ready Graduates Competitive Grants is sponsored by South Carolina Department of Education. Provides financial support to South Carolina school districts to implement programs that help at-risk students in grades 3 through 12 improve their academic performance and prepare for future careers.
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2026–27 Education and Economic Development Act (EEDA) Preparing College- and Career-Ready Graduates - South Carolina Department of Education - 05/29/2026 12:47 PM Districts & Schools Educators Family & Community Career and Technical Education Early Learning and Literacy / Instructional Supports Special Education Services Virtual SC/Virtual Education District / School Closures Federal Education Programs School District Memoranda School Planning & Building Assessment Quick Links for Teachers Career and Technical Education Student Assessment Information Alternative Certification Programs Applying for Certification CTE Teacher Certification Noncertified Teacher Pilot Program Recruitment and Recognition Initiatives Certification Quick Links Adding Certification Fields Certification Assessments Certification Forms & Transcript Information Critical Need Subjects & Schools Exchange Visitor Teacher Programs Educator Certification Status: Public Lookup Employing Retired Educators Military Spouse Applicants Required Credentials for Educator Assignments Renewing a Professional Certificate Retired Educator Certificate Transferring an Out-of-State Certificate Career and Technical Education Early Learning and Literacy Duplicate High School Diploma GED/TASC Diploma or Transcript Freedom of Information Act Requests (FOIA) Health Education Information Education Scholarship Trust Fund Program 2026–27 Education and Economic Development Act (EEDA) Preparing College- and Career-Ready Graduates The South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) has set aside a portion of the South Carolina Education and Economic Development Act of 2005 (EEDA) funds for the Preparing College- and Career-Ready Graduates Competitive Grants to help schools implement evidence-based strategies and/or models specifically designed to address the academic and career development needs of students with academic deficiencies so that, upon completing high school, these students meet the criteria defined in the Profile of the South Carolina Graduate codified by the General Assembly in Act 195 (2016).
Office of Career Services Eligible applicants are SC school districts proposing to serve students in grades 3–12 who are at risk. A district may submit one or more applications that propose to serve a cohort of students in grades 3–12 attending elementary, middle, junior high, and/or high schools. School districts with sites that currently receive EEDA grants funds may apply for funding to operate projects at new sites.
However, priority will be given to school districts that currently do not receive funds. Districts may propose to serve up to three schools per application. 10 grants; award amounts will be determined based on the quality of applications received and total funding requested.
July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027 Technical Assistance Session The SCDE's Office of Career Services presented a pre-application technical assistance webinar on November 19, 2025. Contact Tiffany Dorsey for a link to the recording. Request for Proposals (DOCX, 1.
27mb - 11/3/2025) Budget Forecast and Narrative (XLSX, 20kb - 11/3/2025) EEDA College- and Career-Ready Graduates
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: South Carolina school districts. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $1,500,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Education and Economic Development Act (EEDA) Preparing College- and Career-Ready Graduates Competitive Grants is funded by South Carolina Department of Education. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in South Carolina. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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