Filtered Grants in Place

Sydney Sahani (left), Elizabeth Towle (center) and Molly Rogers (right) pictured during their capstone presentation.

‘We See You, We Believe in You’: An Impact Evaluation of Rural Schools Collaborative’s Grants in Place Program

July 13, 2026

Three educators and researchers from Vanderbilt University’s Doctorate of Education Program share key findings from analyzing RSC’s Grants in Place program.

Regional Hubs, Grants in Place

Grants in Place projects in action throughout the year.

2026 Grants in Place Celebration of Learning

June 29, 2026

The Grants in Place Celebration of Learning showcased innovative projects from 30 rural teachers

Regional Hubs, Grants in Place

Edgewood-Colesburg fourth graders with their podcast title and microphones.

Tuning into Tradition: Rural Fourth Graders Explore Business and Community in Iowa

June 17, 2026

Matt Beatty, fourth grade teacher from Iowa and a 2025-26 Grants in Place recipient, created a podcast series and outdoor learning space to strengthen community connections

Grants in Place, Iowa

Grants in Place Visit in Tonica, IL with Pam Schneider

2026 Grants in Place Project Spotlight: Community Garden - Tonica, IL

June 16, 2026

Pam Schneider teaches K-8 students about gardening, sustainability, and real-world concepts through a community garden

Grants in Place, Illinois

A Legacy in the Woods: How Lodi Students are Reclaiming Their School Forest

May 18, 2026

With the help of the Grants in Place program, awardee Paula Tonn and the Lodi School District are utilizing its historic school forest property to engage students and families

Grants in Place, Driftless Region

Students engaged at STEAM Career and Community Connected Learning event at Western Local School District.

Rural Futures Take Root in Latham, Ohio

May 12, 2026

At Western Local School District in Appalachian Ohio, Jennifer Buckler is helping students discover that meaningful careers, entrepreneurship, and leadership opportunities can grow right in the communities they call home

Grants in Place, Ohio

Ruth Owusu-Ansah (third from left) pictured with her students showing their class store menu.

2026 Grants in Place Project Spotlight: Financial Literacy & Entrepreneurship Through Math - Bushnell, IL

May 7, 2026

Grants in Place awardee Dr. Ruth Owusu-Ansah is providing real life experiences for students through her place-based project and field trip

Grants in Place, Illinois

From The Ground Up

April 27, 2026

K-State graduate student is growing agriculture education in rural communities

Grants in Place, Kansas, Place-Based Education

Nathan Hensley looking at a tray of seeds that students started.

2026 Grants in Place Project Spotlight: Learning by Doing: Finding the Solution to Food Insecurity - Crane, MO

March 13, 2026

Nathan Hensley leads students to learn about the food system in efforts to produce healthy foods to share with community members in need

Grants in Place, Missouri, Place-Based Education

2026 Grants in Place Awardees

RSC Announces 2026 Grants in Place Awardees

December 17, 2025

Welcoming the 2026 Grants in Place Cohort: Connecting rural classrooms to communities through Place-Based Education projects

Regional Hubs, Grants in Place

Celebrating Rural Teacher-Leaders: National Signature Project Award 2024-25 Winners

August 19, 2025

In partnership with the National Rural Education Association, Rural Schools Collaborative is proud to celebrate this year’s National Signature Project Awardees' accomplishments.

Power of Partnerships, Grants in Place, Mississippi, North Dakota, Place-Based Education

Celebrating the Power of Place-Based Education in Oregon

July 9, 2025

Three rural Oregon teachers transforming education with Place-Based Projects that connects students to their communities

Power of Partnerships, Grants in Place, Oregon, Place-Based Education