WASHINGTON, D.C. (Feb. 13, 2023) – Building Hope, a non-profit foundation dedicated to creating high-quality K-12 charter school opportunities for students through its expertise in real estate, finance and operational services, today announced the semi-finalists for its second annual Building Hope IMPACT Grants. The 28 semi-finalists stood out from more than 260 applications received from schools in 38 states across the nation.
Building Hope IMPACT Grants honor charter schools that excel in community engagement, educational innovation, student empowerment and have perfected their charter school model. A total of $170,000 in grants will be awarded across four categories: Community Engagement, Educational Innovation, Student Empowerment, and, new this year, Model Charter School.
“Over the past few months, we’ve had the privilege to review charter school applications from across the nation, stories reminding us that jewels of excellent education shine in communities in every state,” said Building Hope President and CEO Bill Hansen. “Thank you to all the applicants to this year’s grant program. The depth of your dedication to your students inspires us.”
The 2023 IMPACT Grant semi-finalists are:
Student Empowerment
Community Engagement
Education Innovation
Model Charter
Building Hope also named these six schools as Honorable Mentions for their excellence:
IMPACT Grant finalists will be announced in March, and grants will be awarded during Building Hope’s second annual IMPACT Summit & Awards taking place May 3 and May 4, 2023 in Miami. In addition to receiving grant award dollars, school finalists will receive an expense-paid trip to the Annual Summit & Awards.
Additional information, including selection criteria and program rules, is available at www.buildinghope.org/impact/awards.
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About Building Hope
Building Hope is a national non-profit that empowers advancements in education through our work with charter schools providing unparalleled facility financing, real estate development, and operational services. We believe a facility should never be the barrier preventing a child from attending a great school. During our 20-year history, Building Hope has invested $482 million in high-impact charter schools serving nearly 200,000 children.