Quick Facts
FundingFormula funding (varies by school and LEA)
Grade FocusK-12
DeadlineAnnual allocation - check MSDE for current year
FunderMaryland State Department of Education
Maryland's Blueprint for Maryland's Future provides significant state funding for K-12 education reform, including Concentration of Poverty grants for community schools. Schools in high-poverty areas receive additional resources for comprehensive student support.
What This Grant Funds
Blueprint funds support community school coordinators, expanded learning time, student support services, STEM enrichment, and instructional resources. Schools can use funds for technology, curriculum, and programs that address achievement gaps.
Who Is Eligible
- Maryland public schools meeting Concentration of Poverty thresholds
- Schools identified as Community Schools under the Blueprint framework
- All Maryland schools benefit from per-pupil funding increases
How Forward Education Products Qualify
micro:bit Starter Kit -- STEM and CS hardware for Maryland Blueprint-funded community school programs
MicroChat AI Literacy Kit -- AI literacy tools for Maryland Blueprint enrichment programs
Coding for Good Kit -- project-based curriculum for Maryland high-poverty schools funded through Blueprint
Keep in Mind: Blueprint funding flows through your LEA and school budget. Work with your principal and district finance office to understand available Blueprint resources for STEM programs.
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