Twelve Schools to Receive US Chess Title I Grants

US Chess is pleased to announce twelve grant awards under the US Chess Title I Grant Program. With support from generous donors, US Chess annually offers grants to nonprofit affiliate members and chess programs that support students attending Title I schools and which aligns with US Chess’ mission to empower people, enrich lives, and enhance communities through chess. The 2025 grant recipients are:
 

• Board Room Chess (Baltimore, Maryland)
• Dr. Americo Parades Elementary (Brownsville, Texas)
• Edmonson Montessori (Detroit, Michigan)
• Hamilton K-8 School (Novato, California)     
• IS 318 (Brooklyn, New York)
• John Marshall High School (Cleveland, Ohio)
• Julia R. Masterman Laboratory and Demonstration School (Philadelphia, PA)
• Lenoir City Intermediate School (Lenoir City, Tennessee)
• Newark School of Data Science and Information Technology (Newark, NJ)
• Normandy High School (St. Louis, Missouri)
• Peoria Public Schools (Peoria, Illinois)
  • Mark Bills Middle School
  • Richwoods High School
• P.S. 031 Samuel F. Dupont (Brooklyn, New York)
   

Throughout the year, look for stories on CLO about the work and impact of the dedicated individuals behind these names. US Chess is committed to improving accessibility by reducing financial barriers and creating avenues to meet the needs of students who come from underserved communities. We thank all applicants to this program and encourage everyone to join in our efforts.