Applications Invited for the Circle: Innovation Funding Grant 2024-2025

Organization: The Circle
Apply By: September 15, 2024
Grant Amount: INR 1,00,000

About The Circle

The Circle is dedicated to supporting micro-innovations in classrooms, schools, and communities through the provision of micro-grants. The organization encourages educators to reinvent education with innovative approaches that could lead to significant improvements in student outcomes.

About the Grant

The Circle offers innovation grants up to INR 1 lakh to educators who are committed to reimagining education. The grant aims to foster breakthrough and imaginative solutions that have the potential to be game-changing. This funding is designed to kickstart innovations that experiment with new ideas, build momentum, and lead to transformative changes in education.

Selection Criteria

Vision of Excellence
- Does your innovation show a clear path to improved student outcomes which are clearly articulated?
Commitment
- Are you committed to serving underserved children, with a focus on direct impact?
Clarity of Thought
- Do you have clarity on how your grant funding will be allocated most efficiently for maximum positive impact?

Monitoring & Evaluation

Monthly Learning Loops: Circles
- Grant awardees will participate in monthly sessions where they share updates on fund allocation, key artefacts, and progress in student outcomes. These sessions will also serve as a platform for troubleshooting challenges with peers.
Site Visits
- Opportunities will be created throughout the grant period to witness the micro-innovations on the ground.
End of Program Showcase
- In April, grant awardees are expected to share their project learnings with a larger community of educators through a virtual showcase.
Artefact Collection
- Throughout the grant, participants will collect pictures, videos, and testimonials to rigorously document their project.