Valerie Secker
Valerie Secker serves as a Managing Director of Grants and Federal Affairs in the non-profit and public agencies practice. Working closely with her clients, she connects them with federal and foundation funding opportunities that match their organizational goals and mission.
2026 Funding Opportunities for Innovation in Special Education, Teaching, Reading and Math Skill-building, and funding for New District, Tribal, or Charter Schools.
NewSchools has made more than $10 million in grant funding available to support innovative public school districts and charter schools that focus on equity and excellence.
*This opportunity includes one-year, unrestricted grants ranging from $150,000 to $250,000.
The grant is open for new and existing public, tribal, and charter schools that are implementing innovative work across various areas, such as developing strong academic foundations, personalizing learning solutions in K-8 reading and math, redesigning educator roles, and enhancing teaching for students with learning disabilities.
NewSchools also launched the HBCU Charter School Design Fellowship.
**Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and close on January 8, 2026, at 11:59 PM PT.**
NewSchools is a Venture Philanthropy That Has Been Providing Funding Since 1998
From 2015 to 2023, the organization awarded 1,186 grants totaling $315,171,935. The most common grant size was $215,000.
We can Support you With your Grant Writing Needs
If your school is planning to apply, our expert grant writers can help you craft a compelling proposal. At McAllister & Quinn, we specialize in grant writing and strategic funding support for K–12 institutions, charter schools, and educational agencies. Let’s discuss how we can position your school for success with this opportunity and other foundation, local, state, and federal grants.
