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Applying for a Curriculum Grant
You’ve come to the right place for support and compassion.
We admire your strong commitment to homeschooling because it’s our heartbeat too. Whether you need books for the upcoming school year, resources to help your child with special learning needs, or tuition for a homeschool co-op, we want to help you continue homeschooling your amazing children.
Curriculum Grants at a Glance
ABOUT THE GRANT
$300–$400 per child
For curriculum & academic expenses
ABOUT THE APPLICATION
1–2 hours to complete
30 to 60 day review process
AFTER APPLYING
Submit receiepts
Can apply once a year
Grant Eligbility
To be approved for a Curriculum Grant, you must meet the following eligibility requirements:
- Be a current HSLDA member ⓘ
- Demonstrate significant financial need ⓘ
- Have been homeschooling ⓘ at least one child between 6 and 19 years old for at least 3 months
- Be funding your homeschool privately, i.e, not receiving public funds to homeschool (including ESAs) ⓘ
- Have legal custody of the child(ren) you are homeschooling
Wanting to reapply?
We welcome previous grant recipients to reapply as long as it has been one year since your last application. Just make sure you still meet standard eligibility requirements.
About the Application
Below is a quick overview of our grant application, so that you know what to expect. We want your application to go quickly and smoothly!
Required Documents
In the application, you will be asked to upload several documents to demonstrate your financial need and homeschool eligibility.
Required document list
Major Purchase List
Because this grant is for academic purposes, the application will ask you to list major purchases you will use grant funds for.
Making a purchase list
Two References
The application will ask you to supply two character references who must be able to vouch for your integrity and homeschool status.
Reference informationTimeline and Review Process
Our application is open 3 times a year—winter, spring, and fall. Click to see the open dates.
WINTER
SPRING
FALL
Application Open
January 1 - February 28*
We will send confirmation via email that we received your application.
Review Period
January 15 - May 31
We will review your application and contact your references.
Notification
By May 31
We will email you our approval decision.
Grant Processed
By June 15
Once approved, we will mail your grant check.
Application Open
April 1 - June 30*
We will send confirmation via email that we received your application.
Review Period
April 15 - October 31
We will review your application and contact your references.
Notification
By October 31
We will email you our approval decision.
Grant Processed
By November 15
Once approved, we will mail your grant check.
Application Open
Sept 1 - Oct 31*
We will send confirmation via email that we received your application.
Review Period
Sept 15 - Jan 31
We will review your application and contact your references.
Notification
By January 31
We will email you our approval decision.
Grant Processed
By February 15
Once approved, we will mail your grant check.
*Depending on the availability of funds, this open grant period may be shortened or cancelled.
Please note: We do our best to adhere to this application timeline. However, when there is a high volume of applications, the review process and funding may be delayed. We will provide you with email updates every step of the way.
Ready to Apply?
Did You Check?
- You meet the eligibility requirements.
- You can provide evidence of homeschooling.
- You collected all necessary financial documents.
- You have an idea of the materials you wish to purchase.
- You have the information for two references.
Using the Grant
Once you have been approved for a Curriculum Grant, you get to choose how you will use the funds. Though we encourage you to think about this before you apply, we know that homeschoolers often adjust their plans. So please read the following guidelines.
Eligible Purchase List
Since this grant is for curriculum and educational resources, we have some limitations on how you may use the grant funds.
See eligible purchases
Submit Receipts
After making your purchases, you have to submit a Grant Usage Report and send us receipts showing how you used the grant funds.
Get receipt information
Discount Offers
Dozens of curriculum publishers offer generous discounts to our grant families. You may benefit from using one of these vendors!
View discount listFrequently Asked Questions
What is the definition of homeschooling for this grant?
To be eligible to receive a Curriculum Grant, you must:
- Be funding your homeschool privately, i.e., not receiving public funds to homeschool (including ESAs).
- Be conducting the majority of the schooling at home (as opposed to a daily drop-off co-op);
- Have the authority to choose your child’s studies (as opposed to a school district choosing their curriculum);
- Have been homeschooling for at least 3 months.
What if I'm not homeschooling like this yet?
If you want to homeschool but haven't yet started, let HSLDA help you start strong or check out our list of free and inexpensive curriculum and other homeschooling resources.
What kind of questions will the application ask me?
Check out our Preparing Your Application checklist for a complete listing of the information and documentation you'll need for your application.
Can I use Curriculum Grant funds for past expenses?
Yes! You can use a Curriculum Grant to reimburse purchases made within 6 months of the grant check date. Purchases must fall within our standard requirements, and you must provide receipts of the purchases you wish to be reimbursed for. Please don’t send any receipts until we ask for them after your grant is approved.
What if I've received a grant before?
If you have received a grant before and want to reapply, you must still meet the standard eligibility requirements. You must also:
- have submitted receipts documenting how your prior grant money was spent;
- have waited approximately a year since your last application.
Grants at Work
Each year, we encourage and enable more families to continue homeschooling through challenging circumstances. Here are some of their stories. If you would like to contribute to this, donate here.
Why do we have this requirement?
This is a donor-based program, so our funding is limited and sometimes runs out. We reserve our grants for families who aren't receiving the help of public funds for their homeschool costs. Learn more about what an ESA is here.
Why do we have this requirement?
This is a donor-based program, so our funding is limited and sometimes runs out. We reserve our grants for families who aren't receiving the help of public funds for their homeschool costs. Learn more about what an ESA is here.