Extended School Day / School Violence Prevention Grant
Eligibility
New York public school districts serving students at high-need schools may apply. Programs must provide extended school day programming including academic enrichment, STEM activities, mentoring, and student support services. Priority is given to schools with high rates of violence incidents and academic need.
Program Goals
NYSED's Extended School Day and School Violence Prevention Grant funds afterschool programs at New York public schools that combine academic enrichment with student safety and support services. Programs provide a structured, safe environment for students after school, offering tutoring, STEM learning, arts, and mentoring. The grant is designed to reduce violence and improve academic outcomes at high-need schools.
Read the GrantApplication and Distribution
Applications are submitted through the NYSED application system during the competitive grant cycle, which occurs approximately every 5 years. The most recent cycle awarded grants for a 5-year period. Monitor the NYSED website for announcements of the next competition round.
Cycle Notes
ESD/SVP grants are awarded in 5-year cycles. The next competition depends on current grant expirations. Monitor nysed.gov for new competition announcements.
Grant Award Amount
Awards can reach up to $500,000 per program per year over a 5-year grant period. Funds support staffing, curriculum, equipment, and services for approved afterschool programs.
Allowable Purchases
Forward Education Products for This Grant
These kits align to the learning outcomes this program funds.
- micro:bit Starter Kit — physical computing for extended school day STEM enrichment programs
- MicroChat AI Literacy Kit — AI and technology literacy for New York afterschool programs
- Coding for Good Kit — project-based CS for extended school day academic enrichment
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for ESD/SVP grants in New York?
NY public school districts at high-need schools with violence prevention needs may apply. Programs must provide structured afterschool enrichment including STEM and student support services.
How much funding is available through ESD/SVP grants?
Awards can reach up to $500,000 per year over a 5-year grant period.
Can ESD/SVP funds be used for STEM and coding tools?
Yes. ESD/SVP funds can support hands-on STEM materials, physical computing kits, and coding curriculum when they align to the program's stated goals. Document alignment to program objectives before purchasing.
How do New York schools apply for ESD/SVP grants?
Monitor nysed.gov for new 5-year competition announcements. Apply through the NYSED system when a new cycle opens.
How can Forward Education help with ESD/SVP funding?
Forward Education provides curriculum alignment documents, official pricing letters for grant budgets, and letters of support for New York schools. Our STEM kits are purpose-built to meet the learning outcomes ESD/SVP grants fund. Contact us before submitting your application.
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 — New York 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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