Filtered Grants in Place
‘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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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