Solicitation: 202512170 Community Schools Grant 2026

The Maine Department of Education is seeking applications for the Community Schools Grant 2026. The grant aims to support the development of community schools in Maine, which provide a range of services and supports to students, families, and the community. Applicants must be a School Administrative Unit (SAU) and have received school board designation as an existing school or establishing a new school as a community school. The grant will support the employment of a Full-Time Community Schools Coordinator and the implementation of community school strategies, including needs and assets assessments, resource inventories, and the creation of an implementation plan. • The grant will provide up to $50,000 for the first year of the grant period, with the possibility of renewal for a second year. • The grant will support the implementation of community school strategies, including the employment of a Full-Time Community Schools Coordinator. • Applicants must submit an application form and required attachments, including a completed Application Form and all required information and attachments. • The application must be submitted via the Vendor Self Service (VSS) system. • The deadline for application submission is 2/12/26.