We recently invited schools to apply for funding through our national grant round. Nearly 400 schools applied, requesting over $11 million, and their responses provide us with a unique insight into what schools need during this challenging time.

Initiatives to support mental health and wellbeing and engage students in learning remaining the top priorities in most states, encompassing almost half of all applications. Find out more about the needs of schools in disadvantaged communities, including state-specific insights, below.