The HSLDA Compassion Curriculum Grants for Poor Homeschool Families & How To Apply

100% of the money for the Compassion Grant Program comes from donors, many are former homeschool parents, and others who support educational choice.

We talked about the HSLDA and their core mission of legal defense for homeschool families. Organization is 40-years old. Nearly everyone who works for them homeschool or is a homeschool graduate.

HSLDA is a membership organization & what it costs. Here is where podcast listeners can apply for curriculum grants: https://hslda.org/explore/applying-for-a-curriculum-grant

And, Lorraine talks about what the requirements are to apply for the grants. Families receiving funds from the state via an ESA, families are not eligible to apply.

We talked about references needed to apply they can validate the general circumstances of the family apply and that they will use the money towards homeschooling.

All the processes are explained on the HSLDA website via short videos. Or, you can email the Compassion grants team to ask questions.

Base amounts in the grants are $300-$400 per homeschool student for core curriculum. HSLDA does not dictate what curriculum you can purchase with thee money. Special needs students and their needs are eligible.

Lorriane & Dianne stressed that you use Google Chrome to apply. That works best for applying for the Compassion Curriculum Grant.

Earliest opportunity to apply is by JUNE 30th! However, if you miss out, we discuss the two other times of the year to apply.

If one’s application is submitted by June 30th of this year, applicants learn if they’ll receive a grant in about 6-weeks, or mid-to-late August.

Applicants can call HSLDA Compassion with questions not found on the website at: 540-338-8688.

Recap of what it costs to join the HSLDA and financial aid available

How does one donate to the HSLDA to fund the compassion grants.

Over ¼ of the grants distributed the recipients found out about the HSLDA curriculum grants via word of mouth. And, applicants can apply more than once from year-to-year.

HSLDA Compassion Grants Program distributes anywhere between 700-800 grants per year.

HSLDA can also assist families struggling through natural disasters with grant money, and those families do not need to be HSLDA members.