Unlocking early-stage funding is a significant challenge that many schools face. Accessing this funding can often be a barrier to a school’s opening. This session will explore how K-12 school operators can tap into innovative options for predevelopment funding for school facilities development and maximize efficient use of capital and resources. We will share and discuss examples and solutions that support school leaders as they launch their new school buildings, allowing them to focus more time and energy on school operations, empowering students, and revitalizing communities.