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Gifted Student Grant Program (Act 2025-270) is a grant from the Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE) that funds educational opportunities and programming for academically gifted students in Alabama. Established by Act 2025-270, the program supports schools and districts in developing enriched learning experiences, advanced coursework, and specialized programming for students identified as gifted.
Eligible applicants are Alabama local education agencies and schools with identified gifted student populations. Funding supports curriculum enhancement, teacher training, and program development to ensure gifted students receive appropriately challenging educational experiences.
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alabamaachieves. org TO: City and County Superintendents of Education State Superintendent of Education RE: Gifted Student Grant Program ACT 2025-270 According to Act No. 2025-270, the Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE) will offer grants to local education agencies (LEAs) for the purpose of developing new advanced educational and specialized programs for gifted children. For the 2025-2026 school year, $1.
675 million will be awarded to LEAs through a competitive grant process. The ALSDE will award available grants to public schools for the purpose of initiating new programs or continuing existing programs to offer advanced and specialized educational services to gifted children. The maximum award for an applicant is $30,000.
The appropriate LEA must match up to five percent (5%) of any grant funds awarded by the ALSDE under this act. To access the applications for the Gifted Student Grant Program, click on this link: 2025-2026 Grants for Gifted Education . If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Ashley Strickland at 334-694-4782.
cc: City and County Special Education Coordinators City and County Gifted Coordinators
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Alabama Local Education Agencies (LEAs). Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $30,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Gifted Student Grant Program (Act 2025-270) is funded by Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Alabama. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Start with the full solicitation document linked on this page — it contains the submission instructions and required forms.
The Robotics Grant Program is a grant from the Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE) that funds school-based robotics programs for elementary, middle, and high school students. Awarded through a competitive application process, the program provides up to $3,500 to eligible local education agencies (LEAs) in Alabama. Applicants must be public school systems submitting on behalf of schools with K–12 students. The grant supports the purchase of robotics equipment and program development aligned with AMSTI guidelines. Applications are submitted online through the AMSTI Robotics Grant portal. The Fiscal Year 2026 application deadline was September 30, 2025. Questions should be directed to robotics@amsti.org. The program is managed by the Alabama State Department of Education under State Superintendent Eric G. Mackey.
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