Idaho families can start applying for Empowering Parents grants.
The website EmpoweringParents.Idaho.Gov is beginning to process $50 million in grant funds to Idaho families to use for students’ educational needs outside the classroom.
Throughout Idaho and the country, the pandemic pushed many parents toward new ways of meeting the educational needs of their children. In 2020, Idaho served 18,000 Idaho families and 46,000 students with “Strong Families, Strong Students” grants to help cover educational needs outside the classroom.
Governor Little signed legislation earlier this year to build on that success, putting another $50 million toward similar grants to cover things like computers, tutoring, internet connectivity and other needs so students have the best chance for success. Each eligible family will have access to $1,000 per eligible student, with a maximum award of $3,000 per family.
The Empowering Parents grants are available for both public and non-public students to address learning loss and provide support for at-risk students.
Additional details about the grants are available at online here.
