Stronger Connections Grant
The Stronger Connections Grant funds high-need North Dakota school districts to implement evidence-based programs that improve school safety, student well-being, and overall school climate.
Funder: North Dakota State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Due Dates: June 30, 2026 (final expenditure deadline; grant period SY 2023/24–2025/26)
Funding Amounts: Total program: $5,930,715.58; awards per district ranged from ~$110,000 to $1.1 million over 3 years
Summary: Competitive funding for high-need North Dakota school districts to implement evidence-based activities that improve school safety, student well-being, and climate.
Key Information: Only high-need LEAs identified by poverty, absenteeism, and disengagement are eligible.
Description
The Stronger Connections Grant supports high-need Local Education Agencies (LEAs) in North Dakota to create safer, healthier learning environments and promote positive school climates. Administered by the North Dakota State Superintendent of Public Instruction, this competitive grant funds comprehensive, evidence-based activities aligned with Section 4108 of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). The program targets districts with high poverty rates, chronic absenteeism, and student disengagement, with the goal of enhancing school safety and student well-being through a variety of allowable activities.
