Our Mission

To research, develop and manage supplemental funding opportunities that support students' academic achievement and educational equity, and support school leaders, teachers and staff with programs and resources.

What We Do

The Competitive Grants team supports APS staff throughout the life cycle of a grant, from initiation to closeout. The Competitive Grants team will help guide APS schools, departments and/or divisions through the grant application process, manage the fiscal compliance of the grant, and partner with APS staff to maximize the use of the grant funds until closeout.

The Grants team consists of Grant Coordinators that oversee the fiscal compliance of each grant, and help you implement your grant to ensure that funds are spend in compliance with the grant requirements and APS policies.

Full Grants Management Steps

Grants Management Process Life Cycle. For more information, please read the description next to the image.
  1. Funding opportunities: This step involves identifying various avenues for securing financial support.
  2. Grant and Proposal Writing: This includes the process of drafting detailed applications and proposals for funding.
  3. Implementation Support: This refers to the assistance and oversight provided during the execution phase of a project.
  4. Compliance Monitoring: This step involves diligently reviewing activities to ensure adherence to all relevant rules and regulations.
  5. Programmatic and Financial Reporting: The final step entails comprehensive documentation of both the program's progress and its financial expenditures.