Active Grants and Projects

Ideal for: Federal agencies, large foundations, statewide partners

Focus: Districtwide infrastructure and workforce capacity

Investment Areas may include:

• School Psychologist expansion and workforce pipeline development
• Integrated mental health clinicians (Tier III services)
• Full implementation of PBIS/MTSS and the Interconnected Systems Framework
• Districtwide data integration and fidelity monitoring systems

Expected Impact:

• Sustainable staffing ratios and reduced service wait times
• Consistent, high-quality mental health services across schools
• Long-term system stability embedded in district operations

Ideal for: Regional foundations, healthcare partners, state agencies
Focus: Scaling evidence-based prevention and early intervention

Investment Areas may include:

• Universal Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) curriculum implementation
• Trauma-informed curriculum and professional development for Special Schools
• Tier II interventions (screening, mentoring, small-group supports)
• Family engagement and care coordination initiatives

Expected Impact:

• Reduced disciplinary incidents and improved school climate
• Increased access to early supports before crisis escalation
• Stronger alignment between schools, families, and community providers

Ideal for: Local foundations, corporate partners, municipal funders
Focus: Targeted innovation and pilot initiatives

Investment Areas may include:

• Zero Suicide and student crisis-prevention initiatives
• Mental Health First Aid and staff capacity-building
• Culturally responsive outreach and community education
• Pilot programs in high-need schools

Expected Impact:

• Rapid implementation of high-impact practices
• Demonstration models that can be scaled districtwide
• Visible, community-level outcomes within a short timeframe

Ideal for: Businesses, civic organizations, individual donors
Focus: Direct student, family, and staff support

Investment Areas may include:

• Student wellness resources and materials
• Family education workshops and community events
• Professional learning stipends and training supports

Expected Impact:

• Immediate benefits to students and families
• Increased community engagement and visibility
• Reinforcement of ASD’s culture of wellness and care

Anchorage School District welcomes customized sponsorships aligned to a partner’s mission, geographic focus, or population of interest. All investments are integrated into the MHSS framework to ensure coherence, accountability, and maximum return on investment.

By investing in Anchorage School District’s Mental Health and Student Supports Department, partners join a coordinated, evidence-based effort that translates strong infrastructure into lasting outcomes for students, families, and the Anchorage community.

Supports:

• Tuition support for required coursework
• Praxis exam fees and preparation materials
• Targeted tutoring and academic supports

Impact:
 Removes financial barriers to licensure and helps TAP apprentices stay on track toward certification.

Supports:

• Mentor teacher stipends
• Mentor training and professional learning
• Instructional coaching and observation coverage

Impact:
 Strengthens instructional coaching and mentorship, resulting in better apprentice performance and classroom readiness.

Supports:

• Apprentice salary and benefits
• Medical and employment-related costs
• Mentor addenda and coaching support

Impact:
 Supports one apprentice through a full year of coursework, competencies, and coaching toward teacher certification.

Supports:

• Wages, benefits, and medical costs
• Mentor addenda
• Tutoring and technology supports

Impact:
 Stabilizes staffing in two high-need schools and prepares two classroom-ready educators.

Supports:

• All residency-year costs for five TAP apprentices
• Instructional mentoring and coaching
• Academic and licensure supports

Impact:
 Produces five certified teachers and improves instruction for more than 125 students annually.

Supports:

• Two to three years of overlapping apprentice cohorts
• Program evaluation and continuous improvement
• Development of a sustainable mentor pipeline

Impact:
 Anchors a long-term, districtwide teacher pipeline producing 5–10 certified educators per year.

Anchorage School District welcomes customized sponsorships aligned to a partner’s mission, geographic focus, or population of interest. All investments are integrated into the TAP framework to ensure coherence, accountability, and maximum return on investment.

By investing in the TAP Program, partners help prepare, support, and retain future educators while strengthening instructional quality across the Anchorage School District.

In-Kind, Cash and check are currently the only acceptable form of donation to the district. Individuals interested in donating with a credit card can make contributions through DonorsChoose, the Anchorage Schools Foundation, or through a specific school’s associated parent organization.

Yes. Donors may direct their gift to a specific school, department, or approved initiative, or choose to support district-wide needs. All directed donations are reviewed to ensure alignment with district policy and student needs.

Donors should consult their tax advisor regarding the deductibility of their contribution.

All donations, grants, and partnerships are reviewed, documented, and administered in accordance with district policies and applicable regulations. The district emphasizes transparency, accountability, and responsible stewardship of all funds.

No. Recognition of sponsors may be provided in accordance with district policy, but sponsorships do not constitute advertising, promotion, or endorsement of products, services, or organizations.

ASD may accept in-kind donations such as supplies, equipment, professional services, or materials that support educational goals. All in-kind donations must be reviewed and approved prior to acceptance.

ASD teachers may post classroom project requests through DonorsChoose, which allows community members to fund specific classroom needs. This platform provides a direct way to support classroom learning while maintaining transparency.

If you are interested in a customized donation, sponsorship, or partnership opportunity, please contact the Development & Grants Department. Staff are happy to discuss options and help align your interest with district needs.