Advanced Course Access Grant Program

Overview

The purpose of the Advanced Course Access Grant Program is to increase equity in access to advanced courses, including Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, and dual-credit courses, for high school students who currently have very limited or no access to advanced courses, through virtual instruction, blended instruction, or other evidence-based learning methods. 

Advanced Course Access programs support the commitment of the Board of Regents to ensure that all students are prepared for, enrolled in, and supported in completing advanced courses. Please see the guidance regarding Equitable Course Access for recommended best practices for providing equitable opportunities for access to rigorous coursework for all students.

Funding Opportunity

The Office of Standards and Instruction is pleased to announce the third round of ACA grant funding. The grant period is anticipated to be two years, from September 1, 2025, to August 31, 2027, with $1,500,000 allocated annually.

For additional details, please see the ACA Program (2025-2027) Announcement of Funding Opportunity.

2023-2025 Grant Recipients

• Bronx High Schools
• Broome-Tioga BOCES
• Greater Southern Tier BOCES
• Nassau BOCES
• Washington-Saratoga-Warren-Hamilton-Essex BOCES