This grant provides funding to public high schools and nonprofit organizations to assist high schools in offering Driver Education Courses for students. Priority will be provided to public high schools where at least 40% of the registered students are eligible for the federal free or reduced-price meal program or for a nonprofit organization working to offer a driver education course in a public high school where at least 40% of the registered students are eligible for the federal free or reduced-price meal program.
When will the application be open?
This Grant Information Guide (GIG) was re-released on May 23, 2025.
Application Submission Date
Monday, July 28, 2025. No later than 5:00 pm EST.
Funding Amount Available
The total funding amount available for the Driver Education in Public High Schools Grant Program is $2 Million.
Estimated Number of Grants
23
MSDE will hold a customer service support session for interested applicants. During this session, MSDE personnel will provide an overview of the application process.
Additionally, MSDE will have two assigned virtual office hours sessions for LEAs to ask questions about the grant application process.
If you have questions about the application or the process, please contact the Program Manager:
Gabriel Rose
State Director of Pupil Transportation/Emergency Management
Office: (410) 767-0209
Gabriel.rose1@maryland.gov
Following customer service support sessions, the MSDE website will post a list of frequently asked questions (FAQ) and answers.
Grant Information Guide (PDF)
Application for Participation (PDF)
Application for Participation (Word)
Drivers Education Grant Amounts Per LEA (PDF)