Fiscal Year 2025 Advanced Placement Course Implementation Grant
The ISBE's FY25 AP Course Implementation Grant helps Illinois schools expand AP science and research opportunities through educator training and enhanced course offerings for grades 6–12.
Funder: Illinois State Board of Education
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2026 (Full application submission deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $10,000–$75,000 per award; up to $500,000 total available; 1-year grant period, renewable for up to 2 additional years
Summary: Supports Illinois districts and eligible schools in launching or expanding Advanced Placement (AP) courses to increase access to rigorous, college-level learning for students in grades 6–12.
Key Information: At least 20% of each grant budget must be allocated to College Board-endorsed AP professional development.
Description
This competitive grant program from the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) is designed to help eligible Illinois public school districts, charter schools, university laboratory schools, and area career centers implement or expand Advanced Placement (AP) and Pre-AP course offerings. The initiative aims to increase equitable access to college-level coursework for students in grades 6–12, with a strong focus on serving low-income and underrepresented student populations. Grant funds support teacher and staff professional development, course implementation, student supports, and other activities that build district and school capacity to offer rigorous AP programs.
