An EMCF SIF investment will support planning work, the development of a detailed blueprint to guide high-quality replication in 2-4 new schools in different states, the upfront costs of opening these schools, and rigorous evaluations of current and new schools to expand SEED’s evidence base. (Note: EMCF SIF funds will not be used to secure real estate or buildings.)  Afterward, all of the schools will be supported by sustainable public funding streams. As it continues to replicate in new communities, SEED has the potential to serve as an innovative model for how to support youth facing serious challenges so they are able to graduate from high school and, ultimately, college. Once its evaluation plans have been finalized within the next three months, EMCF will determine whether a portion of the evaluation work will be covered under this grant.

States this SIF investment will support growth in: SEED is developing plans to expand to two to four states, possibly including Ohio and Florida, nationwide.

Number of youth this investment will serve: SEED is developing plans to serve an additional 600 to 800 young people between 2012 and 2014.

A scenario-based growth plan indicating the states in which SEED has decided to replicate and projecting the additional youth this investment will enable SEED to serve will be available in June 2011.