GOSA Innovation Fund Grants (Discontinued)
Eligibility
This grant program is no longer active. The Governor's Office of Student Achievement has transitioned to the Governor's Office of Education and Workforce Strategy (GOEWS). No current open grant opportunities are available through this program. Georgia educators should explore alternative state and federal funding sources listed on this blog.
Program Goals
The GOSA Innovation Fund previously provided competitive grants to Georgia schools and districts for innovative education programs. The program was operated by the Governor's Office of Student Achievement (GOSA). The agency has since been reorganized and renamed the Governor's Office of Education and Workforce Strategy (GOEWS). The Innovation Fund grants are no longer available in their previous form. Educators seeking similar funding should explore the Georgia Foundation for Public Education, Georgia DPI grants, and federal Title IV-B programs.
Read the GrantApplication and Distribution
This program is discontinued. No applications are currently being accepted. Contact the Governor's Office of Education and Workforce Strategy (GOEWS) at gosa.georgia.gov to ask about any new grant programs that may be established under the new agency structure.
Cycle Notes
The GOSA Innovation Fund is discontinued. The agency has been reorganized as GOEWS. As of the time of this writing, no open grant opportunities are listed by the new agency. Monitor gosa.georgia.gov for any future program announcements.
Grant Award Amount
No funding is currently available through this program. It has been discontinued.
Allowable Purchases
Forward Education Products for This Grant
These kits align to the learning outcomes this program funds.
- micro:bit Starter Kit — use with other Georgia state and federal STEM education grants
- MicroChat AI Literacy Kit — consider for GFPE, GaETC, or 21st CCLC applications instead
- Coding for Good Kit — explore Georgia DPI CS grants and Bright Ideas as alternative funders
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GOSA Innovation Fund still accepting applications in Georgia?
No. The GOSA Innovation Fund is discontinued. The agency has been reorganized as GOEWS. No open grant applications are currently available through this program.
What happened to the GOSA Innovation Fund?
GOSA was reorganized into the Governor's Office of Education and Workforce Strategy (GOEWS). The previous Innovation Fund grants are no longer offered in their prior form.
What alternatives exist for GOSA-type innovation grants in Georgia?
Georgia educators should explore the GFPE Innovative Education Fund, GaETC Innovation Grants, GA DPI CSTEC Grants, and federal 21st CCLC funding as alternatives. See other articles on this blog for current Georgia funding opportunities.
Where can Georgia schools find current education grant opportunities?
Explore the Georgia Foundation for Public Education (gfpe.org), GaDOE grant listings, federal Title IV programs, and utility foundation grants from Jackson EMC and Walton EMC. This blog lists current opportunities by state.
How can Forward Education help Georgia schools find funding?
Forward Education provides curriculum alignment documents, official pricing letters for grant budgets, and letters of support for Georgia schools. We can help identify the right current grants for your program. Contact us to start the conversation.
Need Help Writing Your Grant Application?
Forward Education works with schools and districts to build strong funding proposals. We can help you connect our tools to your grant requirements.
- Curriculum alignment documents — Georgia standards mapped to our kits
- Program quotes and pricing — classroom sets, bundles, and multi-site pricing
- Letters of support — documentation for grant applications
- Project ideas and scope-and-sequence — ready-to-use program outlines
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