Grants and Other Financial Assistance Programs: FY2009
Fund Code: 668
Adult Basic Education (ABE) Transition to Community College
| FUNDS ALLOCATED: | $700,000 (State) |
| FUNDS REQUESTED: | $1,202,863 |
| PURPOSE: The purpose of this grant program is to provide a transition for adult learners to community colleges from Department of Elementary and Secondary Education funded Adult Community Learning Centers. |
| NUMBER OF PROPOSALS RECEIVED: | 14 |
| NUMBER OF PROPOSALS RECOMMENDED: | 10 |
| NUMBER OF PROPOSALS NOT RECOMMENDED: | 4 |
| RESULT OF FUNDING: These grants will provide educational and support services to assist adult education students to transition successfully to postsecondary programs at community colleges. Grant awards range from $60,000 to $85,000. |
| RECIPIENT |
AMOUNT |
| Berkshire Community College | $85,000 |
| Bristol Community College | 70,000 |
| Cape Cod Community College | 60,000 |
| Greenfield Community College | 60,000 |
| Massasoit Community College | 75,000 |
| Middlesex Community College | 70,000 |
| Mount Wachusett Community College | 75,000 |
| North Shore Community College | 60,000 |
| Quinsigamond Community College | 85,000 |
| Springfield Technical Community College | 60,000 |
TOTAL STATE FUNDS Please note: These Adult Basic Education grants are subject to final approval of the FY2009 state budget. | $700,000 |
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