Priority Funding Areas
Based on input from leaders across ACPS and community interests, Albemarle Foundation for Education will prioritize grant-making that address the following opportunities, in alignment to the ACPS mission and strategic plan, Learning for All.
| Students Learn & Thrive |
Academic Success - Support innovative academic initiatives for equitable and high student outcomes. Deep Engagement - Expand ACPS students' opportunities in deeper learning, career pathways, out-of-school field trips and extracurricular activities. Family and Community Engagement - Support adult family and community members in advancing ACPS students' learning and success. |
These funding priorities align with Learning for All by supporting: Goal 1: Thriving Students and Goal 2: Affirming and Empowering Communities |
| Resilient Kids & Families |
Relationships & Mental Health - Help educators fortify social and emotional connections and strengthen the responses of children and youth to adversity. Strong Families - Help ACPS address families' essential needs, and attain support such as mentoring or tutoring, enrichment, child care or other services available in the community. |
These funding priorities align with Learning for All by supporting: Goal 1: Thriving Students and Goal 3: Equitable, Transformative Resources |
| Outstanding Educators |
Educator Appreciation - Support initiatives that award and celebrate educators and staff for their commitment. Educator Pipeline & Retention - Fund innovations that increase the capacity of ACPS to attract and retain excellent and diverse staff and educators. |
These funding priorities align with Learning for All by supporting: Goal 2: Affirming and Empowering Communities and Goal 3: Equitable, Transformative Resources |