Driver Education in Public High Schools Grant Program
Driver Education in Public High Schools Grant Program supports Maryland schools and nonprofits in providing free driver’s education, prioritizing schools with high Free and Reduced-Price Meals enrollment.
Funder: Maryland State Department of Education
Due Dates: October 30, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. ET (Application) | October 2, 2026 (Support session) | October 7, 2026 (Support session) | October 19, 2026 (Support session)
Funding Amounts: $2,000,000 available; individual awards of $150,000–$500,000 for July 1, 2026–June 30, 2027
Summary: Supports free driver’s education in Maryland public high schools, prioritizing schools with more than 40% FARMs enrollment.
Key Information: Nonprofit applicants 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 program to help establish and offer driver’s education within Maryland public high schools at no cost to students. It supports local education agencies (LEAs) and not-for-profit organizations in providing school-based instruction.
The program gives priority to high schools where more than 40% of enrolled students receive or are eligible for the federal Free and Reduced-Price Meals (FARMs) program. Its purpose is to give high schools the ability and opportunity to develop driver’s education programs while making participation free for students. MSDE staff provide technical assistance throughout the application process.
