Education
In education, Propeller’s Impact Accelerator focuses on supporting entrepreneurs connecting young people to skill development opportunities while providing equitable, culturally-relevant practices and policies to our local education systems.
Program Dates: July 15 - November 20
Final Application Deadline: May 31 at 11:59 pm CT
For additional information, view our Program Overview and Application Overview.
Key Dates
Applicant Info Session Webinar: Wednesday, May 13, 5:30-6:00pm | RSVP
Applicant Info Session Webinar: Thursday, May 21, 5:30-6:00pm | RSVP
Program Eligibility
- For-profit or nonprofit with earned revenue
- Bringing equitable, culturally relevant approaches to the classrooms, schools, and education systems in New Orleans
- Open to businesses who were in operations prior to May 31, 2020
Success Story
Dancing Grounds
Dancing Grounds is a nonprofit organization that provides physically and artistically rigorous dance training at its studios and in schools with a focus on social-emotional development, physical health, leadership skills, and social justice.
In 2019, Dancing Grounds supported 225 young people in using artistic talents to advocate for social change, as well as promoted health and wellness through dance to 1,700 adults.
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