Funding help and resources for educators

Expert support and resources

Our expert support and resources can help your school or district secure funding to implement Renaissance practice and assessment programs.

Existing funds
Foundation & corporate funding opportunities
Federal formula funds
Competitive grants
Funds for summer reading

Did you know that nearly half of the funds most customers use already exist within their district? These include:

Formula funding allocations
Library budgets
Technology funds
District foundations
Parent organizations

The best strategy for accessing these funds is to include the costs of your Renaissance programs when administrators prepare yearly budgets. If a formal proposal to an administrator is required, we can help.

Foundation or corporate support for education is often focused on specific areas of interest, such as literacy, STEM, elementary education, or secondary education.

Foundations may award grants nationwide, within a specific state, or only in designated regions or communities. Corporations usually offer grants in locations in which their employees or customers live or work.

While foundations and corporations can be a significant source of funds, writing an effective proposal can be a challenge. We can provide you tips and guidance on how best to approach the funder.

The U.S. Department of Education allocates formula funding directly to state education agencies or school districts. Renaissance's research-proven teaching, learning, and assessment tools align with the requirements of these sources.

To learn how Renaissance solutions meet the requirements of these funding sources, contact us.

Grants are highly competitive and require compelling data to support the need, precise plans for your program, and rigorous attention to detail. But receiving a grant can feel like hitting the jackpot! Your funding commitment is often multi-year, and the dollar amounts are usually substantial.

Competitive grant programs include:

21st Century Community Learning Centers
Innovative Approaches to Literacy
Comprehensive Literacy State Development Grant

The application process is demanding and requires a great deal of detailed information. If you are planning to apply for a grant, we can guide you through the process and suggest how to submit the most competitive application possible.

Did you know that you can use various funding sources to support programs that help students avoid summer learning loss? Tap into existing funds or secure new funding from sources such as foundations and corporations. Download our funding resource document to learn more.

Looking for the right summer reading product? Check out our Summer Reading Resources.

Renaissance solutions support ESSA

The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) seeks to ensure that all children receive a high-quality education by providing two types of funding – formula funds, which are allocated based on the number of students meeting specific eligibility requirements and competitive funds, which may have student eligibility requirements but are awarded through a selection process. Renaissance can help schools meet goals under ESSA and qualify for formula and competitive funds.

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Federal Funding At-A-Glance

Federal Funding Streams

Renaissance practice and assessment programs meet requirements for several federal funding streams.

Title I

For students who are at risk of academic failure, improving your school's capacity to change their learning trajectories is critical. Title I funds provide the dollars you can use to make this happen. Renaissance provides the tools. Learn more »

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Title II

You have an important job. As a teacher, you must determine what students already know, what they need to learn, what resources you will use to teach them, and whether they are growing in their knowledge and skills. Use your school’s Title II funds to partner with Renaissance in professional development that will make your job easier and more gratifying—whether you are relatively new to the profession or a seasoned veteran. Learn more »

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Title III

With rapidly changing demographics, Title III has become an increasingly important piece of district funding. See how you can use this funding to help your English learners master English with the help of Renaissance products and to provide professional development designed to improve the instruction and assessment of English learners. Learn more »

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Title IV

Technology has transformed society in every aspect of our day-to-day lives, not the least of which is how we acquire information and learn new ways of working. Title IV provides funding to increase schools’ capacity to more fully utilize educational technology to advance students’ academic achievement and digital literacy. Renaissance is ready to help you make effective use of your Title IV funds to expand students’ growth opportunities through our assessment, reading, and math solutions and deliver professional development connected to the daily skills you need in your classroom. Learn more »

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21^st Century Community Learning Centers Grants

If you are applying for one of your state’s 21^st Century Community Learning Centers(21^stCCLC) grants, Renaissance can lend a hand. Our assessment, literacy, and math solutions are proven to help students meet state and local standards in core academic subjects—the key purpose of the program. Learn more »

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IDEA, Part B/CEIS

Did you know that you can use up to 15% of your IDEA, Part B/CEIS funds for students who are not in special education but who need additional academic supports to succeed in school? Investing in Renaissance assessment, literacy, and math solutions and related professional development will provide a significant return in savings over the cost of placing these students in special education. Learn more »

Funding resources for schools

Expert support and resources

Renaissance solutions support ESSA