2025-26 Title I, 1003 School Improvement Grant (Basic)
Funds support New York State LEAs in developing and implementing research-based improvement plans to drive sustained educational progress in identified underperforming schools and districts.
Funder: New York State Education Department
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2026 (Full application deadline) | May 2027 (Budget amendment deadline)
Funding Amounts: District allocations are formula-based, typically ranging from $50,000 plus $75,000–$250,000 per identified school, with additional funds for specific redesign/receivership schools.
Summary: Supports LEAs in New York State to develop, implement, and monitor comprehensive school improvement plans for sustained educational progress in targeted districts.
Key Information: Only LEAs identified for additional support (not LSI or charter schools) are eligible; funds must be fully encumbered in the project period.
Description
This grant provides funding to Local Education Agencies (LEAs) in New York State identified for comprehensive or targeted support under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) Section 1003. The goal is to support the development, implementation, and monitoring of district and school continuous improvement plans. Funding is intended to help establish and maintain district-level systems that foster sustainable school improvement, and to give schools the resources needed to effectively implement these plans. The grant specifically targets strategies outlined in the District Comprehensive Improvement Plan (DCIP) and School Comprehensive Educational Plans (SCEP), as well as planning for future improvement cycles.
