Improving student achievement is a continual focus of educational and political leaders. The strategies used to impact student achievement are varied as are the results. The United States Department of Education provides grant funding to states and local educational agencies with the goal of impacting student achievement through the use of research-based strategies. In 2010, the state of Florida applied for and won a large federal School Improvement Grant which was then passed through to local education agencies who applied and met the qualifications for the funding. The purpose of this study was to determine if the addition of School Improvement Grant funding had an impact on student achievement in schools in Florida as compared to similar schools which did not receive funding. The study used a t-chart comparison of average school grades as a means to compare outcomes and determine if the outcomes are statistically significant. The study reviewed the available research-based strategies in addition to the outcome of a national study designed to evaluate the implementation and effectiveness of School Improvement Grants. The study discussed the similarities between the national study and the outcomes of this study based on Florida schools. After careful review of the national study and the outcome of the data presented here, School Improvement Grants distributed from 2010-2013 did not have a significant impact on student achievement in Florida. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://bibliotheek.ehb.be:2222/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]