Opportunity to Learn: Competitive Grant Strategy Session

Join SIEC for a collective brainstorming and strategy session focused on the Indiana Lifelong Learning Projects, Inc. Opportunity to Learn Project, supported by Lilly Endowment Inc. This session will be focused on the Competitive Grant

This significant funding opportunity allows eligible districts to address non-academic barriers affecting students’ academic success. Depending on enrollment, districts may apply for a Competitive Grant ranging from $600,000 to $2 million.

During this session, district leaders will:

• Review the grant’s purpose and key requirements

• Identify significant student and district needs

• Generate possible solutions and approaches

• Explore opportunities for partnerships or collaborative submissions

• Learn how SIEC can support planning, partnership development, and regional collaboration

Participants may leave with ideas for their own district’s Competitive Grant or discover shared needs that could lead to a stronger collaborative approach.

This is an exploratory session only. Participation does not commit your district to applying, partnering, or pursuing a particular idea. Our purpose is to create space for collective problem-solving and help districts make the most of this opportunity.

Recommended for: District and building leaders involved in strategic planning, student support, grants, or community partnerships.

Details:

• Date: January 12, 2027

• Time: 9:30 am - 11:00 am EST

• Location: SIEC, 1102 Tree Lane Drive, Jasper, IN 47546

• Fee: Free