School Improvement Grants (SIG)

School Improvement Grants (SIG) are federal funds provided to struggling schools in the United States to help them enhance student performance and close achievement gaps. These grants support schools in implementing specific improvement strategies, such as increasing teacher training, extending school hours, or adopting new curricula. Schools receiving SIG funding must develop a plan that outlines their goals and the steps they will take to improve. The aim is to create sustainable changes that lead to better educational outcomes for students, particularly in schools identified as low-performing.