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State Policy Network
Ed-Prize and Civics Prize
A national prize from State Policy Network for nonprofit projects that improve K-12 learning, including in microschools and homeschool settings. Usually two to four Ed-Prizes a year, so it's competitive.
- Amount
- $20,000 to $75,000 (Ed-Prize); $20,000 to $60,000 (Civics Prize)
- Can a for-profit school apply?
- No: 501(c)(3) only
- Deadline
- Next round not posted
- Who this fits
- Microschool · Private school · Homeschool co‑opFor 501(c)(3) nonprofits with a K-12 project. The page names microschools and homeschool settings; an LLC or other for-profit school can't apply.
- New schools
- Not stated for new schools
- Where
- National
- Last checked
- Oct 2, 2026on spnlaunchpad.org
What to do now
- Step 1: Watch the Ed-Prize page for the 2027 first round (the 2026 round opened in March)
- Step 2: Have your 501(c)(3) documentation ready
- Step 3: Write a 100-word summary of one project: the problem, your solution and how you'll measure success
- Step 4: If you're invited to round two: a project budget and a five-minute team video
Funders change their requirements. Check the official page before you apply. Getting ready? See what funders usually ask for.
Who can apply
“These highly competitive grant programs are open to non-profits with a 501(c)(3) designation.”
Nonprofits only, with 501(c)(3) documentation. Alternative schools can apply, but for a project with a start date, an end date and success measures, not general running costs. You don't have to be an SPN member.
- 501(c)(3) nonprofit, with documentation
- A project with a start date, an end date and clear success measures
- Winners report to SPN staff every quarter for 12 months
Timing
Annual. The 2026 first round ran Mar 16 to Apr 12 and is closed. 2027 dates not posted yet.