| Purpose: | The purpose of this federal grant program is to provide funds to coordinate the Massachusetts Business Professionals of America organization statewide, especially with respect to increasing the participation of students who are members of special populations. Funding is from the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Improvement Act P. L. 109-270 (Perkins IV). |
| Priorities: | Priorities are to increase the participation of students who are members of special populations (students with disabilities, students with limited proficiency in English, students from economically disadvantaged families, including foster children, students who are single parents and/or pregnant, and students pursuing careers that are nontraditional for their gender). |
| Eligibility: | School districts with Business Professionals of America chapters are eligible to apply for this competitive grant that would serve chapters statewide. |
| Funding: | Total Funds Available: $15,000 statewide. One (1) grant will be awarded to one school district for a maximum of $15,000. The grant may be renewable for additional fiscal years based upon performance and availability of funds. |
| Fund Use: | Funds must be used in accordance with Perkins IV and the Massachusetts Perkins IV Manual. Funds may be requested for staff who would coordinate statewide activities. Funds shall not be requested or used for:
lodging, feeding, conveying, or furnishing transportation to conventions;
purchase of supplies, jackets, and other effects for students' personal
ownership;
cost of non-instructional activities such as athletic, social, or recreational events;
printing and disseminating non-instructional newsletters;
purchase of awards for recognition of students, advisors, and other individuals;
payment of student membership dues;
anything that would supplant local or state funds; and
mini grants.
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| Project Duration: | 9/1/2009 - 8/31/2010 |
| Program Unit: | Career/Vocational Technical Education |
| Contact: | Jeffrey Wheeler jwheeler@doe.mass.edu |
| Phone Number: | (781) 338-3955 |
| Due Date: | Friday, May 22, 2009
Competitive proposals must be received at the Department by 5:00 p.m. on the date due. |
| Required Forms: |
 
Part I - General - Program Unit Signature Page - (Standard Contract Form and Application for Program Grants)
Part II Budget Detail Pages (Include both pages.) - Instructions
Part III - Required Program Information
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| Submission
Instructions: | Submit 3 sets, each with an original signature of the Superintendent. Mail to:
Margie Roberts
Career/Vocational Technical Education
Massachusetts Department of
Elementary and Secondary Education
75 Pleasant Street
Malden, MA 02148-4906
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