The Teaching and Learning Office supports Maine educators in designing engaging, student-centered learning experiences grounded in innovation, personalization, technology, and universal design. This resource page brings together grants, tools, and professional learning opportunities that empower educators, school leaders, and policymakers to explore new ideas, strengthen instruction, and advance PK–12 education across the state. Explore available supports to foster active learning, real-world problem solving, and equitable outcomes for all learners.
Current Opportunities
Grant Awarded
The Maine DOE Office of Teaching and Learning has awarded a one-time, competitive Later Secondary School Start Time Planning Grant to Augusta Schools in the amount of $75,000. Augusta Schools will use the funds to lead a thorough, community-informed process exploring later secondary school start times at Cony Middle and High School, including a cross-functional planning team, public forums, surveys, and transportation studies, over the June 1 to September 10, 2026 contract period.
Pursuant to S.P. 182, L.D. 396, Resolve 2025, Chapter 110, the Maine Department of Education (DOE) accepted applications for a competitive, one-time funding opportunity for Maine school administrative units (SAUs) interested in collaborating to change school start times so that secondary schools begin at 8:30 a.m. or later.
To learn more about this grant opportunity, watch the grant information session and review the information slide deck.
The timeline for this RFA was as follows:
| Date | Milestone |
|---|---|
| February 27, 2026 | RFA opens via VSS |
| March 4, 2026 | Informational session held via Zoom |
| March 9, 2026 | Deadline to submit questions in response to RFA (by 4 p.m.) |
| March 20, 2026 | Q&A Summary posted to VSS (no later than) |
| March 30, 2026 | Applications due via VSS (by 4 p.m.) |
| March 31 – April 27, 2026 | Formal review period |
| April 27, 2026 | Grant award notifications |
| 15 calendar days after award notification | Appeal period |
| June 1, 2026 | Grant award contract start date |
| September 10, 2026 | Grant award contract end date |
| November 1, 2026 | Reporting requirements due (by 4 p.m.) |
Contact
Beth Lambert
Director, Office of Teaching & Learning
Email: Beth.Lambert@maine.gov