P2 Funding
We believe that every student deserves to learn about the importance of character and relationships in their lives. These are the fundamental, lifelong skills that allow us to overcome life’s inevitable adversities – and students need them now more than ever. If budget constraints are a concern for your school, we encourage you to read below for suggestions on funding an annual or multi-year P2 Partnership.
Federal and State Grants
The Positivity Project is eligible for various federal and state funding opportunities across the U.S., making it accessible to a wide range of schools. Federal funds, including Title I through V, as well as ESSER III, can be utilized to support the program, addressing learning loss, mental health, and fostering safe school environments. Additionally, schools can leverage specific state grants and funding programs to implement The Positivity Project, ensuring comprehensive character education and social-emotional learning for their students.
Federal Funding
Federal funds, such as Title I, II, III, IV, and V, can be used to purchase The Positivity Project. That’s because The Positivity Project encourages parental involvement, includes professional learning, and builds safe and supportive school environments. Schools can also leverage funding from the Individuals with Disability Act and the Carl D. Perkins CTE Act. Additionally, The Positivity Project meets the criteria for a Tier 2 evidence-based intervention under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).
ESSER Funding
The Positivity Project aligns with ESSER III funding by addressing learning loss, supporting mental health, and ensuring a safe return to in-person instruction. Schools can leverage ESSER III funds over multi-year contracts to implement The Positivity Project, providing students with essential social-emotional support and creating a positive and inclusive learning environment. Additionally, the Education Department is approving requests to extend ESSER spending deadlines.
California Funding
The Positivity Project aligns with California funding opportunities. These include: California Community Schools Partnership Program (CCSPP); Expanded Learning Opportunities (ELO-P); Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI); After School Education and Safety (ASES); and 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC).
Michigan Funding
The Positivity Project aligns with Michigan funding opportunities such as the Kids Back on Track Funds and Stronger Connections Grant. The Positivity Project’s character education curriculum allows for flexible implementation in after-school programs, summer schools, or other enrichment opportunities for students. And, it aligns with Title IV’s objective of fostering safe and healthy students by reducing bullying and promoting student mental health and well-being.
New York State Funding
The Positivity Project supports New York State school funding through multiple mechanisms. Schools can use the following funding sources: NYS BOCES Cooperative Service Agreement (CoSer); My Brother’s Keeper (MBK) Challenge Grant Initiative; 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC); School Improvement Grant (SIG); and the the 2023–2025 Recover from COVID Grant.
North Carolina Funding
The Positivity Project aligns with North Carolina funding opportunities. The Positivity Project aligns well with the Extended Learning and Integrated Student Suports (ELISS) grant program by offering social-emotional learning (SEL) and character education, essential for creating a supportive and positive school culture. P2 also aligns with 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC) grant and the North Carolina State Board of Education (SBOE) Strategic Plan.
Title IV Grant
Billions of dollars in aid are provided annually through Title IV of the existing Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) to help boost learning opportunities for students, including initiatives that promote school safety and mental health resources, such as social emotional learning support. The Positivity Project meets the criteria for a Tier 2 evidence-based intervention under ESSA.
State Grants
P2 is currently implemented in over 800 schools in more than 20 states. Each state has its own funding opportunities. For example, New York State has a BOCES CoSer that allows districts to receive state aid on P2 registration and related costs. We recommend schools reach out to their specific state Department of Education or county to determine what grants are available to help support social-emotional and mental health resources in schools.
District-Level Support
Curriculum Funds
An annual P2 Partnership includes access to our classroom curriculum – 37 weeks of fully digital, Tier I lessons, differentiated by grade level (PK–12) as well as additional curriculum for middle school and high school electives, Project Based Learning Units, and more!
A P2 Partnership also includes our P2 for Families, which provides a crucial home connection resource designed to help drive conversations around the importance of character and positive relationships at home. We also have Tier 2 and Tier 3 resources to be used by social workers and counselors with students who need additional support. These valuable curriculum resources make using curriculum funds to cover the costs of a P2 Partnership a perfect fit.
Professional Development Funds
A P2 Partnership includes access to a range of professional learning. Our P2 100 Video Training, differentiated for new and renewal Partner Schools, allows schools to kick off the year with a strong understanding of the why, what, and how of P2. This includes a facilitator’s guide and everything necessary to conduct an in-house initial staff training in either 1 hour or 3 hours.
Partner Schools also receive unlimited access to ongoing professional learning throughout the year. We know that a fortunate byproduct of teaching P2 is the internalization of these concepts. However, this suite of resources is intended to broaden your team’s aperture of P2 beyond the classroom walls. For this reason, many of our Partner Districts tap into PD funds to cover the cost of a P2 Partnership.
Local Support
PTO/PTA
Parent-Teacher groups frequently budget specifically for things that will positively impact all students and their families. A P2 Partnership also includes our P2 for Families, which provides a crucial home connection resource designed to help drive conversations around the importance of character and positive relationships at home. Check with your school’s parent organization to see if they are willing to help defray or cover costs.
Local Businesses/Organizations
Many communities have local businesses and organizations, such as United Way, Rotary Club, Lion’s Club, Chamber of Commerce, Police/Sheriff, etc. very willing and excited about supporting their local schools by providing donations and grants to offset costs for programs like P2 that positively impact all students and their families.