Innovative School Models Grant (TDOE)
Eligibility
Tennessee public schools and districts. Highly competitive. Previous rounds focused on transformative school model redesigns with multi-year implementation plans.
Program Goals
TDOE's Innovative School Models Grant funds transformative changes to how schools serve students. The 2023 round awarded $560 million across 14 school models including extended day, personalized learning, STEM-focused campuses, and career pathway models. Schools implement multi-year redesigns with strong family and community engagement.
Read the GrantApplication and Distribution
No new round is currently open. The 2023 round was the most recent competition. Monitor tn.gov/education for future competition announcements.
Cycle Notes
Competitive rounds are not on a fixed schedule. The most recent round was in 2023. Monitor TDOE for future competition announcements.
Grant Award Amount
The 2023 round awarded $200,000 to $1,000,000 per school for multi-year school model redesigns. Award amounts depend on model scope and implementation plan.
Allowable Purchases
Forward Education Products for This Grant
These kits align to the learning outcomes this program funds.
- Coding for Good Kit — an all-in-one coding, robotics, and AI literacy toolkit using micro:bit to design solutions to real-world challenges
- Forward Education Learning Platform — curriculum-aligned STEM lessons, coding tutorials, career profiles, and PD courses
- CodeCTRL controller with display for micro:bit — a handheld game-style controller for interactive games and physical computing
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the TDOE Innovative School Models Grant currently open?
No. The most recent round was in 2023. No new round is currently announced. Monitor tn.gov/education for future competition announcements.
How much did the Innovative School Models Grant provide?
The 2023 round awarded $200,000 to $1,000,000 per school, totaling $560 million statewide.
What types of schools won Innovative School Models Grants?
Schools implementing transformative models including extended day, personalized learning, STEM-focused campuses, and career pathway redesigns.
How do Tennessee schools prepare for the next Innovative School Models competition?
Monitor tn.gov/education and build relationships with TDOE. Having a clear school improvement plan and community support strengthens future applications.
How can Forward Education help with TDOE school model grants?
Forward Education provides curriculum alignment documents showing how CS and STEM tools support innovative school model designs in Tennessee.
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 — Tennessee 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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