Grants in Place Application Deadline is March 15
There is plenty of time to apply. It is a simple process.
One teacher. One school. One community. Small victories. These words describe our approach to building a powerful network of teachers, advocates, and organizations who recognize the importance of strengthening the bonds between school and community. Our Grants in Place program epitomizes this effort.
The inaugural Grants in Place program made modest grants to 35 teachers from 7 states. These innovative educators facilitated student-led projects in everything from stream testing to honoring war veterans to a local literature festival. A commitment to place-based learning was the common thread for all of the grant projects, and we are looking forward to another round of good work.
Applying for a Grants in Place grants is really quite simple. All a teacher needs to do is follow a simple outline and submit a concept letter using 250 words or less. That's it.
Read here to learn more, and we encourage you to check out the complete gallery of 2015 Grants in Place projects.
If you have questions on the program, submit questions to [email protected] or call RSC director, Gary Funk, at 417-848-9083. GO HERE FOR APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS.
Eric Nichols - Crane, OR
May 21, 2025
In a widespread community in Harney County, Oregon, the community is the school.
Place-Based Education, Teacher Profile, Rural Resilience
Ms. Jennifer Pratt, M.Ed. - Houston, MS
May 13, 2025
Houston Alternative School educator and 2024 National Signature Project Award recipient brings place-based learning to life through garden and outdoor classroom initiatives.
Place-Based Education, Teacher Profile, Mississippi, Grants in Place
2024-25 Grants in Place Updates from the Field
April 16, 2025
Celebrating Innovation, Community, and Hands-On Learning: How Rural Educators Are Transforming Classrooms Across the Country Through Place-Based Education