Archived Information

Grants and Other Financial Assistance Programs: FY2006

Competitive FY2006 Academic Support Grant Requests for Proposals

MEMORANDUM

Three competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) grant applications have been released for additional FY 2006 Academic Support spring/summer programs. The RFPs have been posted to the Department's Grant page under "2. FY2006 Requests for Proposals" (http://finance1.doe.mass.edu/Grants/), and select information is highlighted below. Please see RFPs and associated documents for full details and contact the Academic Support unit with any questions via phone: 781-338-3203 or email: achievement@doe.mass.edu.

JANUARY 10 -- INFORMATION SESSION

On January 10, 2006, from 1:00-2:30 p.m., a bidders' conference will take place on the third floor of the Department of Education, 75 Pleasant Street, Malden MA 02148. The session will provide an overview of the new grant opportunities as well as an opportunity for potential applicants to ask questions. Please register online via http://www.doe.mass.edu/conference/?ConferenceID=170.

APPLICATIONS DUE TO THE DEPARTMENT FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2006

FC 592-B-1 Competitive Academic Support Partnering Program for Students from the Classes of 2003-2007

FC 592-B-2 Competitive Academic Support: Collaborative Success Plan

APPLICATIONS DUE TO THE DEPARTMENT FRIDAY, MARCH 3, 2006

FC 597 Competitive Academic Support Services - Work and Learning Programs

PLEASE NOTE:

Regrettably, the Department will not be able to fund the FC 592-B-3 - Transition Services grant program at this time. We apologize for any disappointment earlier announcements about this may have caused.

• Fund Code: 592-B-1

  Academic Support Partnering Program for Students from the Classes of 2003-2007 PURPOSE: The goal of this program is to provide academic instruction (English language arts and mathematics) and support services that enable students from the Classes of 2003-2007 to continue to pursue a Competency Determination through the delivery of programs developed collaboratively by school districts, One Stop Career Centers, community colleges, and other partners in areas of the state that have a need for additional support services. Planning and recruitment efforts are expected to begin upon grant approval (early March), with student services to take place in the summer (as well as the spring if possible). ELIGIBLE ENTITIES: Eligible applications must be submitted by a partnership that includes at least one of each of the following three types of institutions/organizations: public school district, charter school, approved private special education school, and/or educational collaborative; community college and/or other type of higher education institution; and One Stop Career Center. FUNDING AMOUNTS: Up to $350,000 is available statewide, with up to $100,000 available per grant award.

• Fund Code: 592-B-2

  Competitive Academic Support: Collaborative Success Plan PURPOSE: The purpose of this grant is the development of a Collaborative Success Plan (CSP) to supplement existing district resources to help increase the number of: students entering high school who will exit having met the competency determination and graduation requirements; and post-12th grade students who are aware of the postsecondary educational and/or employment/ workforce training opportunities available until passing the retest. Through the collaborative efforts of the students, families, schools, and community, a communication and support tool will be developed and implemented to: provide an outline of educational choices, consequences, and options for secondary and post-secondary students; identify key times when decisions are made in high school and possible support interventions; specify roles that various members of the community will play in supporting students striving to earn their high school diplomas; and serve as a model that other communities may adapt and replicate in the future. Efforts are expected to begin upon grant approval (early March), with relevant components of the CSP being implemented within an existing 2006 summer program (that does not need to take place in the lead applicant's district). ELIGIBLE ENTITIES: The application must be submitted by at least one of the following: public school district, charter school, and/or approved private special education school, in partnership with at least one other entity such as the following: community organizations, businesses, community colleges, and One Stop Career Centers. FUNDING AMOUNTS: Up to $250,000 is available statewide, with up to $75,000 awarded to each grantee.

• Fund Code: 597

  Competitive Academic Support Services - Work and Learning Programs PURPOSE: The goal of this program is to provide quality innovative and intensive instruction in English language arts and mathematics through work and learning programs to students in the classes of 2003-2007 who have taken and not yet passed the 10th grade MCAS needed to complete the state required competency determination for high school graduation. Student services are to be offered during the summer (2006), with planning and recruitment to begin upon grant approval. ELIGIBLE ENTITIES: School districts, charter schools, institutions of higher education, adult basic education providers, and public and private educational service organizations are eligible to partner with a high school or a group of high schools to submit applications for funding. FUNDING AMOUNTS: Up to $350,000 is now available statewide. Grant awards are based on the quality of programs and the number of students served.