EEDA Preparing College- and Career-Ready Graduates Competitive Grant
Eligibility
South Carolina public school districts implementing EEDA college and career readiness programs. Districts must show alignment to EEDA goals and student success outcomes.
Program Goals
South Carolina's EEDA Preparing College- and Career-Ready Graduates grant funds programs that help students complete Personal Pathways to Success plans, connect to career clusters, and build the skills needed for post-secondary success in education and work.
Read the GrantApplication and Distribution
Applications submitted through SCDE ePlan. The 2026 deadline was January 16. Next cycle expected winter 2026-27.
Cycle Notes
Annual winter cycle. 2026 deadline January 16. Next cycle expected winter 2026-27. Monitor ed.sc.gov.
Grant Award Amount
Share of a $1.5M annual statewide pool. Individual awards depend on program scope.
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 for 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
Who is eligible for the EEDA Career-Ready Graduates Grant?
SC public school districts implementing EEDA programs that prepare students for college and career success.
How much funding is available?
Share of a $1.5M annual statewide pool.
Can these funds support CS and technology programs?
Yes. Technology career pathways and CS education that align to EEDA goals are fundable.
How do SC districts apply?
Monitor SCDE at ed.sc.gov for the next RFA. Submit through ePlan.
How can Forward Education help?
We provide curriculum alignment documents and letters of support for SC district applications.
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 — South Carolina 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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