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FY2025-26 cycle due 6/30/2025 (passed); a distinct FY2026-27 cycle is listed separately on the site.
FY 2026–27 Innovation Grant is sponsored by South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE), Office of Governmental Affairs. This grant supports innovative projects within South Carolina's education system. Priority is given to public school districts and schools that have high poverty and low achievement.
While not explicitly calling out smart buildings or IoT, innovative technology integration to improve student achievement and school operations could potentially include such projects.
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FY 2025–26 Innovation Grant - South Carolina Department of Education - 06/06/2026 5:05 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 FY 2025–26 Innovation Grant The purpose of the Innovation Grant Program is to support innovative pilot initiatives in public school districts and schools that include the criteria listed in Proviso 1A.
56 of H. 4025, the General Appropriations Bill of 2025, 1 st Regular Session of the 126 th South Carolina General Assembly Office of Governmental Affairs All South Carolina school districts, South Carolina schools, nonprofit, and for-profit entities are eligible to apply. Public school districts and schools that have high poverty and low achievement will receive priority for grants.
Criteria the Innovation Grants Committee will consider includes: (1) identification of key measurable benchmarks to raise student achievement and ensure all students are prepared to graduate college, career and civic ready; (2) innovative strategies to close student achievement gaps in reading and mathematics, with a focus on schools with an academic achievement rating of below average and unsatisfactory; (3) a demonstrated ability to implement the initiative or model as outlined in the application; and (4) a demonstrated ability to be both replicable and scalable with priority given to projects grounded in evidence-based practices that have significantly impacted student achievement outcomes.
Additionally, public school districts and schools that have high poverty and low achievement will receive priority for grants when their applications are judged to meet the criteria established for the grant program. The maximum grant period is one year, ending on June 30, 2026. Technical Assistance Session Contact Phillip Cease for technical assistance.
Request for Proposals (DOCX, 980kb – 5/30/2025 ) Budget Narrative Template (XLSX, 22. 9kb - 5/30/2025) Innovation Grants Committee
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: All South Carolina school districts, South Carolina schools, nonprofit, and for-profit entities. Public school districts and schools with high poverty and low achievement will receive priority. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The most recent published deadline was June 30, 2026, which has passed. This is an annual program, so a new cycle should follow. Check the funder's website for the next application window.
FY 2026–27 Innovation Grant is funded by South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE), Office of Governmental Affairs. 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.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
The solicitation lists 3 required documents: Request for Proposals (DOCX), Online Application, and Budget Narrative Template (XLSX). Check the official notice for formatting and page-limit rules.
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