LASO Cycle 4 Grant and Allotment Programs
LASO Cycle 4
Expected Application Window: October 1, 2025 through December 1, 2025
- Register for one of the General Webinars below to learn more about the grants and supports available in this cycle.
- Superintendents will receive a unique link to access the Qualtrics application via email, on the day the application opens.
Learning Acceleration Support Opportunities (LASO) is a single, consolidated application that combines both grant and allotment opportunities, bundled around a few key initiatives to accelerate academic gains. LASO Cycle 4 will offer 16 opportunities focused on curriculum & instruction, educator training, more time, and innovative school models—totaling $395.5 million in coordinated support, all accessed through one streamlined application.
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LASO 4 Portfolio
Note: Below is a draft list of LASO opportunities. The finalized LASO 4 portfolio and descriptions will be available when the LASO application launches in October 2025.
To learn more about LASO support and services, see the initiative descriptions here.
Curriculum and Instruction
Curriculum and Instruction| Initiative | District or Campus Level | Estimated Available Amount of Funding | Estimated Range of Award | Estimated Number of Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Leadership & Instructional Foundations for Texas (LIFT) |
District |
$248,000,000 | $200,000-$1,500,000 | 150-300 |
| LIFT School Improvement PLC Support (LIFT SI PLC) |
Campus |
$45,000,000 | $150,000-$300,000 | 150-300 |
| Materials Support Grant (MSG) |
Campus |
$5,000,000 | $100,000-$200,000 | 25-50 |
| Curriculum and Instruction Support Grant (CISG) |
Campus |
$5,000,000 | $100,000-$200,000 | 25-50 |
|
Blended Learning Grant (BLG) |
District |
$6,000,000 | Up to $370,000 | 15-20 |
| AP Computer Science Principles (APCSP) |
District |
$1,000,000 | $20,000-$100,000 | Up to 50 |
Education and Training
Education and Training| Initiative | District or Campus Level | Estimated Available Amount of Funding | Estimated Range of Award | Estimated Number of Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
PREP Program Allotment
|
District | $62,748,883 |
|
All eligible districts may receive the allotment |
| Texas Strategic Staffing for Residencies (TSS) |
District |
$2,920,000 | Up to $58,400 | Up to 50 |
More Time
More Time| Initiative | District or Campus Level | Estimated Available Amount of Funding | Estimated Range of Award | Estimated Number of Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Additional Days School Year (ADSY) Planning and Execution Program |
District |
$4,750,000 | $100,000-$250,000 | 30-36 |
Innovative School Models
Innovative School Models| Initiative | District or Campus Level | Estimated Available Amount of Funding | Estimated Range of Award | Estimated Number of Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| School Action Fund (SAF) |
Campus |
$6,225,000 | $150,000-$350,000 | 27-30 |
| Navigating Excellence through Targeted Supports (NEXT) |
Campus |
$1,750,000 | Up to $150,000 | Up to 5 |
| Early College High School (ECHS) |
Campus |
$800,000 | Up to $100,000 | Up to 8 |
| Pathways in Technology Early College High School (PTECH) |
Campus |
$1,000,000 | Up to $100,000 | Up to 10 |
| Virtual Hybrid Accelerator (VHPA) |
District |
$4,636,000 | Up to $230,000 | 10-14 |
Expected Timeline
- General Webinar | September 16, 2025 and September 17, 2025
- Application Window | October 1, 2025 – December 1, 2025 (closes at 5:00 pm CT)
- Program Webinar Window | Early October 2025
- Office Hours Window | End of October – Early November 2025
- Selection Announcement | February 2, 2026
- eGrants Window | February 2 – March 5, 2026
- Notice of Grant Window | March 5 – May 5, 2026