Digital Learning Grants
Since 2017, the competitive Digital Learning Initiative Grants have supported districts as they address challenges, harness opportunities, and leverage resources for digital-age teaching and learning. By creating hubs of innovation across the state that model digital leadership and that support NC educators in their professional growth, students’ access to highly-qualified educators and opportunities increases.
The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) has announced the opening of the Digital Learning Initiative (DLI) Grants for the 2025-2026 school year. These competitive grants aim to support public school units (PSUs) in implementing innovative digital teaching and learning practices. This year we will offer the Digital Learning Impact Grant: A three-year grant designed to assist PSUs in planning, implementing, and assessing digital learning initiatives. Funding is available up to $95,000 annually for traditional PSUs and up to $30,000 annually for charter, regional, and lab schools.
- Prioritizing NC Digital Learning Competencies and Digital Learning Standards for Students through:
- Blended Learning
- Innovative Digital Teaching and Learning
- Coaching
- Data-Informed Instructional Practices
- Emerging Technologies
- Personalized Learning
- Artificial Intelligence
- Restoring technology and media spaces in schools impacted by Hurricane Helene in schools impacted by Hurricane Helene in schools impacted by Hurricane Helene
Grant writing support sessions will be offered from the time grants are open till grants close.
| Grant Overview and Support Sessions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Date and Time | Topic | Link to the Session |
December 9, 2024 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. | Overview of the Digital Learning Initiative Emerging Technologies Grant | Link to Session Registration |
January 8, 2025 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. | Overview of the Digital Learning Initiative Impact Grant | Link to Session Registration |
January 28, 2025 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. | Grant Guru: Crafting Compelling Narratives | Link to Session Registration |
February 4, 2025 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. | Grant Guru: Mastering Budgets and Deliverables | Link to Session Registration |
February 11, 2025 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. | Grant Guru: Finalizing and Strengthening Your Submission | Link to Session Registration |
March 11, 2025 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. | Overview of the Digital Learning Initiative Impact Grant | Link to Session Registration |
Every Friday from January17- Apr. 11 10 a.m.- 12 p.m. | Office Hours for Questions and Answers | Link to Session Registration |
Grant Applications and Recipients
2022-2023 DLI Grant Information:
- DLI Grant Recipients
- Emerging Technologies Grant (One Year Grant)
- Professional Development Grant (One Year Grants)
- Impact Grant (Three Year Grants)
2021-2022 DLI Grant Recommendations
| Session Title and Presenting PSU | Date and Time | Links to Registrations and Recordings |
|---|---|---|
SBG + PBL + STEM = Student Success Northeast Academy | May 4, 2022 5:00-6:00 p.m. | Watch the Recording |
| Personalized Learning with Trailblazer Teachers Gaston County Schools | May 9, 2022 11:00 -12:00 p.m. | Watch the Recording |
Brunswick County Schools | May 10, 2022 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. | Watch the Recording |
Mooresville Graded School District | May 17, 2022 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. | Watch the Recording |
Transitioning to Blended Learning: The Davie County Way Davie County Schools | May 18, 2022 9:00-10:00 a.m. | Watch the Recording |
NC School of the Deaf and Blind | May 18, 2022 2:00-3:00 p.m. | Watch the Recording |
Alamance-Burlington School System | May 19, 2022 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. | Watch the Recording |
A Framework for Launching Micro-credentials Guilford County Schools | May 19, 2022 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. | Watch the Recording |
Currituck County Schools | May 19, 2022 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. | Watch the Recording |
Perquimans County Schools | May 20, 2022 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. | Watch the Recording |
Hoke County Schools | May 20, 2022 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. | Watch the Recording |
Dare County Schools | May 24, 2022 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. | Watch the Recording |
2018 - 2019 DLI Grant Information:
- DLI Grant Recipients
- Planning Grants (One Year Grant)
- Implementation Grants (Two Year Grants)
- Innovation Academy Grant (Three Year Grants)
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Planning Grant & Showcase Grant Recipients
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For more information about the DLI Grants, contact:
Lindsey Sipe- Lindsey.Sipe@dpi.nc.gov
Dr. Ashley McBride- Ashley.McBride@dpi.nc.gov