Government & Institutional Partnerships

Ever-Well Academy advances inclusive education, therapeutic learning, family support, and workforce pathways for children, youth, and individuals with diverse learning, developmental, communication, and sensory needs.

We welcome mission-aligned collaboration with federal, state, and local agencies; international institutions; corporations; foundations; schools; universities; healthcare providers; workforce systems; and community organizations. Partnerships may support planning, pilot programs, capital development, equipment, technology, research, training, participant services, scholarships, evaluation, and responsible program replication.

Organization at a glance

Legal name

Ever-Well Academy

Service area

Austin, Central Texas

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Capability statement

Ever-Well Academy develops inclusive, personalized, and experiential learning opportunities for neurodiverse children, youth, individuals with disabilities, and their families. Our model integrates education, sensory supports, communication development, nature and agriculture, supervised equine experiences, arts, technology, family engagement, life skills, and workforce preparation. We collaborate with qualified public, nonprofit, academic, healthcare, and private-sector partners to design safe, accessible, evidence-informed programs with measurable outcomes.

Distinctive strengths

Whole-person model connecting learning, regulation, communication, family support, independence, and community belonging

Integrated campus concept combining education, sensory spaces, nature, gardens, animals, equine experiences, arts, and technology

Concept

Flexible partnership structure for public agencies, schools, universities, healthcare providers, workforce systems, foundations, and corporations

Commitment to measurable outcomes, participant safety, accessibility, responsible stewardship, and continuous improvement

Capacity to document, evaluate, and responsibly replicate effective practices through qualified research and implementation partners

Core capabilities

Our program model connects education, sensory regulation, communication, nature, animals, technology, arts, family engagement, and transition-to-work experiences within an accessible and outcomes-focused framework.

Inclusive and personalized education

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Individualized academic support, literacy and dyslexia-informed approaches, differentiated instruction, learning plans, and small-group experiences aligned to learner strengths and needs.

Sensory and communication supports

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Multisensory environments, sensory-regulation activities, communication development, structured routines, adaptive learning supports, and family-informed participation.

Equine-assisted learning and therapeutic activities

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Supervised horse-centered education, confidence building, responsibility, movement, and relational experiences. Licensed clinical therapy will be represented only when delivered by appropriately credentialed professionals within an approved model.

Nature-based and agricultural learning

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Educational gardens, animal care, environmental stewardship, outdoor learning, food and agriculture exposure, and hands-on science experiences.

Arts, technology, and creative learning

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Art, music, drama, digital literacy, assistive technology, coding exposure, maker activities, and creative problem-solving.

Life skills and workforce pathways

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Daily-living competencies, self-advocacy, vocational exploration, work readiness, technical and trade exposure, entrepreneurship, and supported transition planning.

Family and caregiver support

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Family education, resource navigation, peer connection, caregiver training, and coordinated referrals to qualified community providers.

Community partnerships and program replication

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Cross-sector program design, partner training, community outreach, volunteer engagement, outcomes measurement, and development of models that can be adapted in other communities.

Capital and campus development

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Planning for accessible educational, sensory, farm, equine, technology, recreation, and community facilities, subject to site control, zoning, permitting, insurance, and environmental review.

Status

Core capabilities describe the program model. Planned programs and future facilities do not represent current operations, licensure, or accreditation.

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Funding and partnership channels

Ever-Well Academy pursues funding and partnerships only where the project, applicant structure, service geography, organizational status, and compliance requirements align with the controlling opportunity.

Public funding channels

Funding channel

Strategic use

Access pathway

Funding channel

Federal

Strategic use

Competitive grants, cooperative agreements, pass-through awards, earmark-eligible public projects when lawful, and agency partnerships in education, disability services, rural development, workforce, mental health, agriculture, technology, research, arts, infrastructure, and community facilities.

Access pathway

Direct applicant after active SAM.gov registration and opportunity-specific eligibility; otherwise eligible partner, fiscal sponsor, or subrecipient route.

Funding channel

Texas state

Strategic use

Agency grants, Office of the Governor programs, education and workforce initiatives, health and human-services funding, agriculture and environmental programs, capital support, and state-administered federal funds.

Access pathway

Program-specific portal and eligibility review; Texas eGrants applies only to participating programs.

Funding channel

Local and regional

Strategic use

City, county, school district, workforce board, public health, community development, parks, arts, emergency preparedness, and public-private initiatives.

Access pathway

Local notices, vendor or grantee registration, site jurisdiction, governing-body authorization, and partner documentation as required.

International, corporate, and philanthropic channels

Funding channel

Strategic use

Access pathway

Funding channel

International and multilateral

Strategic use

Cross-border education, disability inclusion, youth development, research, innovation, humanitarian learning, and knowledge-sharing opportunities.

Access pathway

Eligibility varies by country and call; consortium, local-partner, safeguarding, anti-fraud, sanctions, banking, and currency controls may apply.

Funding channel

Corporate and foundation

Strategic use

Program grants, capital gifts, sponsorships, employee giving, matching gifts, cause marketing, equipment, technology, pro bono services, in-kind donations, and strategic partnerships.

Access pathway

Funder-specific qualification, charitable-status documentation, measurable outcomes, recognition terms, and conflict review.

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Funding access and organizational readiness

Direct access to public and institutional funding depends on verified legal status, registrations, financial controls, service authority, insurance, safeguarding, and opportunity-specific eligibility. Ever-Well Academy's public representations and applications are limited to confirmed facts and approved activities.

Readiness standards

The standards below describe what each registration, exemption, or approval requires. Their inclusion does not indicate that any of them has been obtained or is active.

Legal registration and funding systems

Readiness area

Organizational standard

Funding relevance

Readiness area

Texas legal identity

Organizational standard

Texas Certificate of Formation, registered agent, governing records, and verified legal name and addresses

Funding relevance

Foundation for organizational registrations and contracts

Readiness area

EIN

Organizational standard

Employer Identification Number issued by the IRS after legal formation

Funding relevance

Tax, banking, and funding systems

Readiness area

Federal tax exemption

Organizational standard

Applicable Form 1023-series filing through Pay.gov and the IRS determination letter when issued

Funding relevance

501(c)(3) recognition is represented only after IRS determination

Readiness area

Texas tax exemption

Organizational standard

Applicable Texas sales and franchise tax exemption records

Funding relevance

Texas tax treatment is separate from federal exemption

Readiness area

SAM.gov and UEI

Organizational standard

Full active entity registration for direct federal awards, maintained on the federal renewal cycle

Funding relevance

Federal prime awards

Operational and compliance infrastructure

Readiness area

Organizational standard

Funding relevance

Readiness area

Grants.gov

Organizational standard

Organization profile linked to the UEI with authorized EBiz POC, AOR, Workspace Manager, and submission roles

Funding relevance

Federal grant applications

Readiness area

Texas and agency portals

Organizational standard

Program-specific accounts with authorized officials and financial contacts

Funding relevance

State and pass-through awards

Readiness area

Financial and internal controls

Organizational standard

Budgeting, procurement, cost allocation, cash management, property, time-and-effort, subrecipient, conflict, whistleblower, records-retention, and closeout controls

Funding relevance

Federal, state, local, and institutional awards

Readiness area

Licensing and program authority

Organizational standard

Applicable education, childcare, clinical, equine, farm, food, transportation, research, zoning, occupancy, accessibility, and safety approvals

Funding relevance

Program- and site-specific eligibility

Readiness area

Insurance and safeguarding

Organizational standard

Coverage and safeguards aligned with actual services, facilities, participants, vehicles, animals, personnel, and partner agreements

Funding relevance

Service delivery and institutional partnerships

Institutional infrastructure

Ever-Well Academy's funding infrastructure is organized around the following records, controls, and operational safeguards:

Corporate formation records, bylaws, registered-agent records, board roster, officers, resolutions, and delegated authority

EIN confirmation, federal and state tax records, W-9, banking authorization, and charitable-status documentation when issued

UEI, SAM.gov registration, Grants.gov roles, exclusion checks, and program-specific portal accounts when applicable

Organizational and project budgets, projections, cash-flow planning, financial statements, cost allocation, and audit or financial review documentation

Program narratives, logic models, outcome measures, implementation plans, staffing structure, resumes, and organizational chart

Site control, zoning, land use, accessibility, environmental review, permits, occupancy approvals, and capital estimates when applicable

Licenses, exemptions, credentials, background checks, safeguarding protocols, emergency plans, animal-welfare controls, transportation safeguards, and insurance

Conflict-of-interest, nondiscrimination, accessibility, procurement, whistleblower, records-retention, privacy, cybersecurity, consent, and complaint procedures

Partnership agreements, letters of commitment, fiscal-sponsor or subrecipient agreements, match documentation, in-kind valuations, and governing approvals

Internal records are not published on this website.

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Strategic NAICS alignment

The following NAICS classifications reflect Ever-Well Academy's mission and potential operating model.

Condition

Each classification applies only when the corresponding activity is active, substantial, properly authorized, and accurately represented in the relevant registration or application.

Education, Family and Community Services

11 classifications

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NAICS

Official title

Alignment

Ever-Well Academy scope

NAICS

611110

Official title

Elementary and Secondary Schools

Alignment

Primary mission alignment

Ever-Well Academy scope

Regular private-school instruction after the school model and site are confirmed

NAICS

611699

Official title

All Other Miscellaneous Schools and Instruction

Alignment

Program alignment

Ever-Well Academy scope

Hands-on workshops and community learning not classified elsewhere

NAICS

611710

Official title

Educational Support Services

Alignment

Program alignment

Ever-Well Academy scope

Inclusive-learning resources, educator and family support, and curriculum services

NAICS

611610

Official title

Fine Arts Schools

Alignment

Program alignment

Ever-Well Academy scope

Art, music, drama, theater, and creative instruction

NAICS

611630

Official title

Language Schools

Alignment

Program alignment

Ever-Well Academy scope

Language instruction stations and multilingual learning

NAICS

611620

Official title

Sports and Recreation Instruction

Alignment

Operational alignment

Ever-Well Academy scope

Movement, outdoor, riding, or recreation instruction after safety and insurance review

NAICS

611430

Official title

Professional and Management Development Training

Alignment

Operational alignment

Ever-Well Academy scope

Educator, caregiver, supervisor, and partner professional development

NAICS

611420

Official title

Computer Training

Alignment

Operational alignment

Ever-Well Academy scope

Assistive technology, digital skills, coding, and computer learning

NAICS

611519

Official title

Other Technical and Trade Schools

Alignment

Operational alignment

Ever-Well Academy scope

Structured agriculture, culinary, sewing, or vocational pathways

NAICS

624110

Official title

Child and Youth Services

Alignment

Program alignment

Ever-Well Academy scope

Youth development, family navigation, and supervised programs

NAICS

624190

Official title

Other Individual and Family Services

Alignment

Program alignment

Ever-Well Academy scope

Family education, support, and community resource services

Disability, Research, Agriculture and Nature

10 classifications

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NAICS

Official title

Alignment

Ever-Well Academy scope

NAICS

624120

Official title

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities

Alignment

Operational alignment

Ever-Well Academy scope

Disability supports beyond enrolled school-age students

NAICS

624310

Official title

Vocational Rehabilitation Services

Alignment

Operational alignment

Ever-Well Academy scope

Employment preparation after regulatory, payer, and service-model review

NAICS

813319

Official title

Other Social Advocacy Organizations

Alignment

Program alignment

Ever-Well Academy scope

Neurodiversity inclusion, awareness, and community advocacy

NAICS

813410

Official title

Civic and Social Organizations

Alignment

Operational alignment

Ever-Well Academy scope

Community participation and belonging programs

NAICS

541720

Official title

Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities

Alignment

Operational alignment

Ever-Well Academy scope

Educational and social-science evaluation or research

NAICS

541715

Official title

Research and Development in the Physical Engineering and Life Sciences Except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology

Alignment

Operational alignment

Ever-Well Academy scope

Applied agriculture, environmental, or assistive-technology research

NAICS

111998

Official title

All Other Miscellaneous Crop Farming

Alignment

Operational alignment

Ever-Well Academy scope

Educational garden or crop production when it becomes a bona fide activity

NAICS

111421

Official title

Nursery and Tree Production

Alignment

Operational alignment

Ever-Well Academy scope

Educational nursery, seedlings, and tree cultivation

NAICS

112990

Official title

All Other Animal Production

Alignment

Operational alignment

Ever-Well Academy scope

Non-equine farm animals maintained for bona fide farm operations

NAICS

112920

Official title

Horses and Other Equine Production

Alignment

Operational alignment

Ever-Well Academy scope

Equine ownership, breeding, or production only if actually undertaken

Animal, Nature, Recreation and Food Services

5 classifications

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NAICS

Official title

Alignment

Ever-Well Academy scope

NAICS

115210

Official title

Support Activities for Animal Production

Alignment

Operational alignment

Ever-Well Academy scope

Animal husbandry education or support activities after service validation

NAICS

712190

Official title

Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions

Alignment

Operational alignment

Ever-Well Academy scope

Public-facing nature education grounds, trails, or interpretation

NAICS

713990

Official title

All Other Amusement and Recreation Industries

Alignment

Operational alignment

Ever-Well Academy scope

Public recreation or farm experiences if substantial and separately managed

NAICS

722320

Official title

Caterers

Alignment

Operational alignment

Ever-Well Academy scope

Off-site food service only after health and food approvals

NAICS

722515

Official title

Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars

Alignment

Operational alignment

Ever-Well Academy scope

Public cafe or snack operations if developed and permitted

Clinical and Professional Services

4 classifications

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NAICS

Official title

Alignment

Ever-Well Academy scope

NAICS

621340

Official title

Offices of Physical Occupational and Speech Therapists and Audiologists

Alignment

Licensed-service alignment

Ever-Well Academy scope

Only if Ever-Well employs licensed professionals and operates compliant clinical services.

NAICS

621330

Official title

Offices of Mental Health Practitioners Except Physicians

Alignment

Licensed-service alignment

Ever-Well Academy scope

Only if licensed mental-health services are formally activated.

NAICS

621498

Official title

All Other Outpatient Care Centers

Alignment

Licensed-service alignment

Ever-Well Academy scope

Only for a separately compliant outpatient model.

NAICS

541611

Official title

Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services

Alignment

Operational alignment

Ever-Well Academy scope

Mission-related technical assistance to schools or nonprofits; unrelated business review required.

NTEE alignment

The following National Taxonomy of Exempt Entities classifications describe Ever-Well Academy's anticipated charitable and educational focus.

NTEE

Classification

Mission alignment

NTEE

B28

Classification

Special Education

Mission alignment

Primary mission alignment for inclusive and neurodiversity-focused education

NTEE

B20

Classification

Elementary and Secondary Schools

Mission alignment

School-model alignment when educational operations are activated

NTEE

B90

Classification

Educational Services

Mission alignment

Workshops, curriculum, family education, and educator support

NTEE

P30

Classification

Children and Youth Services

Mission alignment

Youth development and supportive programming

NTEE

P87

Classification

Services to Promote Independence of Specific Populations

Mission alignment

Independence, accessibility, and disability supports

NTEE

D60

Classification

Other Services Specialty Animals

Mission alignment

Mission-based animal and equine programming when it is a substantial activity

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Program alignment by funding source

Potential partners or funders and the mission-aligned project areas they may relate to. This is not a list of current relationships.

Potential partner or funder

Mission-aligned project areas

Potential partner or funder

U.S. Department of Education and education partners

Mission-aligned project areas

Special education, literacy, educator development, assistive technology, family engagement, school innovation, and student support

Potential partner or funder

U.S. Department of Agriculture and rural partners

Mission-aligned project areas

Community facilities, rural education, agriculture, gardens, nutrition education, youth development, farm safety, and rural workforce

Potential partner or funder

Health and human-services agencies

Mission-aligned project areas

Disability inclusion, behavioral-health partnerships, caregiver support, family services, prevention, and community-based supports

Potential partner or funder

Workforce and rehabilitation systems

Mission-aligned project areas

Pre-employment transition, vocational exploration, job readiness, technical skills, apprenticeships, and employer partnerships

Potential partner or funder

Arts and cultural agencies

Mission-aligned project areas

Inclusive arts instruction, creative expression, cultural participation, and accessible community programming

Potential partner or funder

Science, technology, and research funders

Mission-aligned project areas

Assistive technology, STEM learning, program evaluation, implementation research, and data-informed improvement through qualified partners

Potential partner or funder

Cities, counties, school districts, and regional bodies

Mission-aligned project areas

Facilities, CDBG-compatible public-benefit projects where eligible, youth services, workforce, parks, public health, transportation, and community development

Potential partner or funder

International and multilateral institutions

Mission-aligned project areas

Inclusive education, disability rights, youth skills, family resilience, knowledge exchange, research, and consortium-led projects

Potential partner or funder

Corporations and foundations

Mission-aligned project areas

Capital projects, program pilots, scholarships, technology, equipment, employee engagement, sponsorships, and in-kind support

Partnership models

Direct applicant

Ever-Well Academy may apply directly after satisfying the funder's legal, tax, registration, operational, financial, and experience requirements.

Fiscal sponsor or eligible lead applicant

A qualified organization may serve as applicant and assume the responsibilities defined in a written agreement when the opportunity permits this structure.

Subrecipient or consortium member

Ever-Well Academy may perform a documented scope under an eligible prime recipient and accept applicable compliance requirements.

University or clinical partner

A qualified institution may lead research, evaluation, licensed clinical services, credentialed training, or regulated data activities.

Government or school partnership

The public entity and Ever-Well Academy may define shared outcomes, participant protections, budgets, data use, and reporting responsibilities.

Corporate or foundation partnership

The parties may document charitable purpose, deliverables, recognition, in-kind contributions, intellectual property, privacy, and conflict safeguards.

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Compliance commitments

Ever-Well Academy is committed to lawful eligibility, board authorization, accurate representations, responsible stewardship, measurable public benefit, and compliance with the terms of every award or partnership.

Nondiscrimination, accessibility, reasonable accommodation, and language access

Child and vulnerable-person safeguarding, background checks, mandated reporting, and incident response

Conflict-of-interest disclosure, related-party review, private-benefit safeguards, and board recusal

Allowable-cost review, procurement competition, segregation of duties, documentation, property controls, and audit readiness

Data privacy, cybersecurity, consent, records retention, breach response, and approved data-sharing agreements

Animal welfare, veterinary oversight, participant safety, informed consent, emergency procedures, and appropriate insurance

Licensing, zoning, occupancy, fire safety, environmental, accessibility, transportation, food, education, childcare, clinical, and research requirements when applicable

Performance measurement, participant feedback, timely financial and program reporting, corrective action, and grant closeout

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Official funding and registration resources

External government and institutional websites.

Official resource

Purpose

Access

Official resource

SAM.gov Entity Registration

Purpose

Federal entity registration and Unique Entity ID

Access

Open external site (opens in a new tab)

Official resource

Grants.gov Applicant Registration

Purpose

Federal organization profiles, roles, and applications

Access

Open external site (opens in a new tab)

Official resource

IRS Exemption Application

Purpose

Form 1023-series and federal tax-exempt recognition

Access

Open external site (opens in a new tab)

Official resource

Texas Comptroller Exemption Forms

Purpose

Texas tax-exemption applications and guidance

Access

Open external site (opens in a new tab)

Official resource

Texas eGrants

Purpose

Participating Office of the Governor grant programs

Access

Open external site (opens in a new tab)

Official resource

2 CFR Part 200

Purpose

Federal award administration, cost principles, and audit requirements

Access

Open external site (opens in a new tab)

Official resource

U.S. Census NAICS

Purpose

Official NAICS reference and search

Access

Open external site (opens in a new tab)

Official resource

UN Partner Portal

Purpose

Civil-society partnership opportunities with participating UN agencies

Access

Open external site (opens in a new tab)

Official resource

European Commission Funding and Tenders

Purpose

European Union funding programs, calls, and tenders

Access

Open external site (opens in a new tab)

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Government and grants contact

Government agencies, institutional funders, corporations, foundations, schools, universities, and prospective partners may contact:

Olga Aguirre-Vences

Title

Executive Director of Grants & Strategic Initiatives

Location

Austin, Central Texas

Grant applications, budgets, match obligations, contracts, and institutional representations are subject to board approval and the authority established in Ever-Well Academy's governing records.

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Organizational status

Ever-Well Academy is being organized as a Texas nonprofit corporation. References to planned programs, partnerships, funding channels, NAICS classifications, or future facilities do not represent current licensure, accreditation, federal tax-exempt recognition, or guaranteed funding eligibility. Activities and applications remain subject to board approval, applicable law, professional standards, site requirements, licensing or exemption determinations, insurance, and the terms of each opportunity.

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