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title: Entrepreneneurship in Action Award
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# Entrepreneurship In Action™ Award
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## Supporting districts to empower the next generation of creators, founders, and problem-solvers.
Uncharted Learning has helped more than 200,000 students discover what’s possible when learning looks like the real world. Through **engaging, hands-on entrepreneurship education**, students don’t just learn about business — they build confidence, solve real problems, and see themselves as capable creators of their future.
Now, in partnership with BriteboundTM, Uncharted Learning, NFP, is launching a national application-based award. The Entrepreneurship in Action District Award provides grant support for multiple school districts to launch high-quality entrepreneurship as a powerful form of career-connected learning—one that equips students with the skills, mindset, and momentum to thrive beyond the classroom.1
### Districts will Receive:
- First-year curriculum licensing for entrepreneurship programs
- Planning and implementation support in partnership with Uncharted Learning
- Recognition as an Entrepreneurship in Action District
- Value up to $30k per district
### Why Apply:
- Advance your district's vision for career-connected learning
- Strengthen connections to local community and industry
- Create momentum for system-level change
- Prepare students for their future regardless of path
1 Terms and Conditions apply
### Timeline at a Glance:
- Application Opens: February 9, 2026
- Application Closes: April 6, 2026, 11:59 PM CST
- District Selection: Week of April 20, 2026
- Planning and adoption: April - June 2026
- Training: July 2026
- Implementation: 2026-27 School Year
# Be Inspired by Uncharted Learning Spotlight Districts
### Explore districts currently embedding real-world entrepreneurship into everyday learning.
#### Naperville CUSD 203, Illinois
In Naperville, the district's strong community connections and industry partnerships fuel an entrepreneurial ecosystem that begins in middle school and extends to high school.
Middle School Entrepreneurship [**[Video]**](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJ8-PYgFcE4)
Naperville Alum ‘Where are They Now’ [**[Video]**](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dSc8zWR2tac)
Naperville Student Entrepreneurs Compete in National Pitch Night [**[Local News Feature]**](https://www.unchartedlearning.org/newsroom/naperville-student-entrepreneurs-compete-showcase-product-in-national-pitch-night)
#### Collier County Public Schools, Florida
In CCPS, middle schools use a semester-long entrepreneurship course to help students uncover interests and strengths, inform high school pathway decisions, and build early workforce readiness, with entrepreneurship continuing at all comprehensive high schools.
Entrepreneurship in Action at Corkscrew Middle School [**[Video]**](https://www.unchartedlearning.org/community/videos/Middle-school-entrepreneurship-at-Collier-County)
Immokalee High School on Entrepreneurship and Projects That Serve Community [**[Podcast]**](https://www.unchartedlearning.org/newsroom/immokalee-high-school-on-entrepreneurship-and-projects-that-serve-community)
#### White Plains Public Schools, New York
In White Plains, the district has embraced middle and high school entrepreneurship with support from the Bus. Council of Westchester, adding local visibility, career exposure, and reinforcing student skill-building.
How mxINCedu Transforms Students’ Community Connections [**[Blog]**](https://www.unchartedlearning.org/blog/how-mxincedu-transforms-students-community-connections)
From Brainstorms to Brands: Highlands Students Shine ... [**[Local News Feature]**](https://www.unchartedlearning.org/newsroom/from-brainstorms-to-brands-highlands-middle-school-students-shine-at-business-fair)
BCW Celebrates Innovation with Awards for Local Innovators [**[Local News Feature]**](https://www.unchartedlearning.org/newsroom/bcw-celebrates-innovation-with-awards-for-local-innovators)
### District Eligibility Requirements
### **Districts must meet the following eligibility requirements: **
- Public School Districts
- Middle school and/or high school levels
- Ability to launch or expand entrepreneurship programming for the 2026–27 school year
- Willingness to be acknowledged and promoted upon receipt of Award
- Current Uncharted Learning member districts are not eligible
### What We're Looking For
### **We will consider the following criteria when reviewing applications:**
- **A clear commitment to career-connected learning**, evidenced by district-level priorities or initiatives that prepare students for postsecondary pathways.
- **Readiness to activate entrepreneurship across multiple schools or grade levels**, demonstrating district-wide impact beyond a single-site pilot.
- **Strong district leadership alignment and support**, including superintendent- or cabinet-level sponsorship and clear ownership and decision-making.
- **Capacity to launch or expand entrepreneurship programming in 2026–27**, including scheduling, staffing, and implementation readiness.
- **An identified local community partner** (e.g., Chamber of Commerce, economic development organization, or industry partner) prepared to support authentic, real-world learning.
- **A demonstrated belief in experiential learning and student agency**, reflected in instructional practices or programs prioritizing hands-on learning, ownership, and relevance.
- **Demonstrated need and equity considerations**, including service to higher percentages of students eligible for free and reduced-price meals and/or those historically underrepresented in career-connected learning.
### How To Apply
Applications must be submitted via the following Form. [[Link]](https://unchartedlearning.submittable.com/submit/347773/entrepreneurship-in-action-award).
The application window is Feb 9, 2026 - April 6, 2026. Dates are firm; late or incomplete submissions will not be considered.
The application may only be submitted by a person who has prior authority to do so on behalf of the school district. Unauthorized submissions are not eligible to participate or receive an Entrepreneurship In Action Award.
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### FAQs
#### Who should apply for this Award?
Ideal district candidates are ready to intentionally integrate Uncharted Learning entrepreneurship programs into their career-connected learning strategy and are actively engaged in conversation with us about how entrepreneurship can advance their vision for student readiness beyond high school.
Districts must meet the following eligibility requirements:
- Public School Districts
- Middle school and/or high school levels
- Ability to launch or expand entrepreneurship programming for the 2026–27 school year
- Willingness to be acknowledged and promoted upon receipt of award, including but not limited to interviews, photographs, video recordings, and written features highlighting participation and outcomes
- Current Uncharted Learning member districts are not eligible
#### What are the evaluation criteria?
The Award is designed to recognize and reward those districts that, in the sole judgment of Uncharted Learning (UL), best demonstrate the following:
1. A clear commitment to career-connected learning, with evidence of district-level priorities or initiatives that prepare students for postsecondary pathways.
2. Readiness to activate entrepreneurship across multiple schools or grade levels, signaling district-wide impact rather than a single-site pilot.
3. Strong district leadership alignment and support, including superintendent or cabinet-level sponsorship and clarity around ownership and decision-making.
4. Capacity to launch or expand entrepreneurship programming in the 2026–27 school year, including scheduling, staffing, and implementation readiness.
5. An identified local community partner (e.g., Chamber of Commerce, economic development organization, or industry partner) is prepared to support authentic, real-world learning experiences.
6. A demonstrated belief in experiential learning and student agency, with evidence of instructional practices or programs that prioritize hands-on learning, ownership, and relevance.
7. Demonstrated need and equity considerations, including districts serving higher percentages of students eligible for free and reduced-price meals and/or students historically underrepresented in career-connected learning opportunities.
Evaluators will apply the criteria described above holistically, and not all criteria will be weighed equally. Selection decisions are final and binding. While UL values transparency, it is not able to provide individual feedback or explanations regarding application or selection decisions.
UL reserves the right to disqualify any application that is incomplete, inaccurate, submitted after the deadline, or otherwise fails to comply with the requirements of the initiative.
UL also reserves the right to modify, suspend, or cancel the Entrepreneurship In Action Award initiative, in whole or in part, at any time and for any reason, including but not limited to administrative, technical, or legal considerations.
#### How do school districts apply?
Applications must be submitted via the following Form. [[Link]](https://unchartedlearning.submittable.com/submit/347773/entrepreneurship-in-action-award). The application window is Feb 9, 2026 - April 6, 2026. Dates are firm; late or incomplete submissions will not be considered.
The application may only be submitted by a person who has prior authority to do so on behalf of the school district. Unauthorized submissions are not eligible to participate or receive an Entrepreneurship In Action Award.
#### How long will this application take to complete?
Applicants can expect to spend approximately 2-3 hours completing the application. While it can be completed in one sitting, many districts find it helpful to draft responses over a couple of sessions to reflect thoughtfully on their strategy and readiness. You will have the ability to save a draft in the submission platform. You can also share the application with colleagues and collaborate on responses.
#### When are applications due?
April 6, 2026, 11:59 PM CST
#### When will the selected districts be announced?
Week of April 20, 2026
#### What does an entrepreneurship launch look like at my district?
Launch can include either initiating an entrepreneurship program in middle and/or high school, or expanding or accelerating an existing program through the adoption of Uncharted Learning curricula.
#### Who should I contact if I have questions?
Christy Scott
christy@unchartedlearning.org
## Questions? We're here to help
[Contact us: Christy@unchartedlearning.org](mailto:christy@unchartedlearning.org)
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