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2025 ATLANTA REIMAGINING AND INNOVATING FOR SCHOOLS EVERYWHERE (A.R.I.S.E.) FUND

The Atlanta Reimagining and Innovating for Schools Everywhere (A.R.I.S.E.) Fellowship is proud to announce the 2025 A.R.I.S.E. Fund, designed to strengthen parent advocacy and education in Atlanta Public Schools (APS). This funding supports programs that empower families with the tools, knowledge, and confidence to advocate for their children’s education and drive meaningful change in their communities.

 

Grant Overview

A total of $150,000 will be awarded, with three organizations receiving $50,000 each to implement initiatives that align with the A.R.I.S.E. mission. These grants will support programming from July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026.


Key Dates

  • Application Window: April 28, 2025 – May 19, 2025
  • Application Review & Scoring: May 20, 2025 – June 2, 2025
  • Grantee Selection: Week of June 2, 2025
  • Check Presentation/Site Visit:: Week of June 9, 2025
 

Focus Areas

Selected organizations will implement initiatives that align with at least one of the following areas:

  • Parent Advocacy Training & Leadership Development: Equipping parents with the knowledge and skills to engage in educational advocacy, navigate school governance structures, and influence policy decisions.
  • Parent Education & Engagement: Strengthening parents’ ability to support their children’s academic success through workshops, peer learning, and school-community partnerships.
 
 

Invitation-Only Process

This is not an open grant application. Organizations have been pre-selected by A.R.I.S.E. Fellows through an extensive evaluation process as part of their Capstone Projects. Only those invited will be eligible to apply.

 

Next Steps for Selected Organizations

Invited organizations will receive detailed application instructions and guidance on how to submit their proposals. If you have been selected and have questions, please contact Denesha Thompson Pressey at dthompson@redefinedatlanta.org. We are excited to support impactful initiatives that will empower parents, strengthen advocacy, and create lasting change for students and families in APS!