Description
The Maine Department of Education is seeking applications for the Community Schools Grant 2026. The grant aims to support the development of community schools in Maine, which provide a range of services and supports to students, families, and the community. Applicants must be a School Administrative Unit (SAU) and have received school board designation as an existing school or establishing a new school as a community school. The grant will support the employment of a Full-Time Community Schools Coordinator and the implementation of community school strategies, including needs and assets assessments, resource inventories, and the creation of an implementation plan.
• The grant will provide up to $50,000 for the first year of the grant period, with the possibility of renewal for a second year.
• The grant will support the implementation of community school strategies, including the employment of a Full-Time Community Schools Coordinator.
• Applicants must submit an application form and required attachments, including a completed Application Form and all required information and attachments.
• The application must be submitted via the Vendor Self Service (VSS) system.
• The deadline for application submission is 2/12/26.