Clayton Communities in Action Grant

The Clayton Communities in Action Grant aims to improve student academic outcomes through strengthening family and community engagement for K-12 public education. The grant fund will allocate $100,000 towards family and community engagement programming that empowers families with tools and knowledge to support their child’s learning and education experience. 

Strong partnerships between schools, families, and the community are essential to driving student outcomes and providing equitable education. We believe family and community engagement is one factor that will help advance our mission of every child in every community receiving a great K-12 public education.

The application for the 2025 Clayton Communities in Action Grant will be open March 10 – April  4. 

Would you like more information about the grant and/or the application process? Access the recording of our information session here.

Funding Focus Areas

A one-year grant of $25,000 will be awarded to four entities to support programming from July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026. Funding will specifically target two areas and grant proposals must align to at least one focus area.

Math & Literacy Engagement

Initiatives that build families’ capacity to support their students’ growth in K-12 math and literacy skills. 

Community Advocacy Engagement

Initiatives that cultivate education advocacy and family leadership through building family’s understanding of public education systems and governance structures. 

Who is Eligible to Apply?

  • Title I public schools that serve a majority Clayton County student population (traditional schools, magnet schools, and state or district charter schools)
  • Clayton County Public Schools district departments 
  • 501(c)(3) organizations that serve Clayton County or entities with a 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor
 

How It Works!

  • A one-year grant of $25,000 will be awarded to four entities to support programming from July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026.
  • The application window is from March 10, 2025 to April 4, 2025.
  • Apply by completing an application (link above) and submitting all required documents by the application deadline. 
  • redefinED atlanta will review all applications after April 4, 2025. Recipients will be notified by May 30, 2025.
  • redefinED atlanta will provide technical support for grantees during the grant period. This technical support will include planning to support engagement efforts beyond the grant period. 
  • Grant recipients will be required to meet with redefinED staff three times during the grant period and provide a grant report. 
 

Grant Guidelines

 Click here to access the complete grant guidelines and requirements.