My Brother's Keeper Exemplary School Models and Practices Grant

The purpose of the Exemplary School Models and Practices Grant (ESMP) is to develop and/or expand exemplary high quality college and career readiness school models, programs and practices that demonstrate cultural and linguistic responsiveness, that emphasize the needs of boys and young men of color. In 2018, the State Education Department awarded 1.15 million to 5 schools for Exemplary School Models and Practices.

The State Education Department will award grants to districts that will develop and/or expand exemplary high quality college and career readiness school models, programs and practices that demonstrate cultural and linguistic responsiveness, that emphasize the needs of boys and young men of color.

2022-2024 Grant Application

The 2022-2024 New York State My Brother’s Keeper Exemplary School Models and Practices (ESMP) grant application is now posted.

Archived grant application documents:

2018-2020 MBK Exemplary School Models and Practices (ESMP) Grant Application Information