Make Educational Opportunity Possible in Idaho
Great news! Idaho has opted into the Education Freedom Tax Credit (EFTC), creating a new opportunity for eligible students and families beginning January 1, 2027.
Eligible Idaho taxpayers can commit now to make a qualifying EFTC contribution through ACE Scholarships starting January 1, 2027, when the federal tax credit takes effect.
IDAHO IS PARTICIPATING IN THE EFTC INITIATIVE Launches January 1, 2027
Idaho’s Current Status
Idaho has opted into the EFTC. Governor Brad Little directed the Idaho Department of Education to prepare for implementation through Executive Order 2026-03. Idaho later enacted House Bill 731 to establish the state’s participation in the EFTC.
EFTC Status
Participating
Effective January 1, 2027
Idaho has opted into the EFTC.
ACE in Idaho
Not Currently Active
ACE Scholarships does not currently deliver scholarships to students in Idaho.
Participating Schools
Not Available
ACE Scholarships does not currently have an active network of participating schools in Idaho.
Scholarships
Not Currently Available
EFTC-funded scholarships are expected to become available to eligible students in Idaho beginning in 2027, once applicable requirements are in place and qualifying Scholarship Granting Organizations (SGOs) are approved.
The EFTC Opportunity Is Coming to Idaho
Idaho’s participation makes EFTC-funded scholarship opportunities available to eligible students beginning in 2027, once applicable requirements are in place.
The Idaho Department of Education will administer the state’s process for approving qualifying SGOs. Additional eligibility requirements may apply based on federal guidance.
Three Ways to Give
There are several ways to help make educational opportunities possible for students. Choose the option that works for you.
EFTC Contribution
Make a qualifying EFTC contribution through ACE Scholarships to help fund K–12 scholarships for eligible students in Idaho.
Eligible taxpayers will receive a dollar-for-dollar federal tax credit on qualifying contributions of up to $1,700 per taxpayer, or $3,400 for married couples filing jointly, subject to federal requirements.
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