Driver Education in Public High Schools Grant Program
Driver Education in Public High Schools Grant Program supports education agencies and nonprofits offering free instruction in Maryland public high schools to expand access to driver’s education.
Funder: Maryland State Department of Education
Due Dates: October 30, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. ET (Application) | October 14, 2026 (Support session) | October 19, 2026 (Support session)
Funding Amounts: $2,000,000 available; individual awards up to $500,000 for July 1, 2026–June 30, 2027
Summary: Supports local education agencies and nonprofits providing free driver’s education within Maryland public high schools.
Key Information: Nonprofits must provide an MOU or letter of support from the LEA whose schools they will serve.
Description
The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) administers this competitive grant program to help public high schools establish and offer driver’s education at no cost to students. Funding supports local education agencies (LEAs) and not-for-profit organizations delivering instruction within Maryland public high schools.
The program focuses on school-based access to driver’s education rather than requiring students to pay for participation. Priority is given to high schools where more than 40% of enrolled students receive or are eligible for the federal Free and Reduced-Price Meals (FARMs) program. Nonprofit applicants must document support from the LEA whose schools they intend to serve.
