| Purpose: |
The purpose of this state-funded grant program is to support the purchase of transportation routing software. |
| Priorities: |
School districts that are going out to bid for transportation services during FY2009 or districts that operate their own transportation services and do not currently have routing software will receive preference. |
| Eligibility: |
Districts that have not already purchased transportation routing software are eligible to apply. |
| Funding: | Line item 7035-0006 includes $400,000 to fund this grant. |
| Fund Use: |
Grant funds must be used by school districts to purchase transportation routing software. |
| Project Duration: | Upon Approval - 6/30/2008 |
| Program Unit: | School Business Services |
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| Date Due: |
Friday, April 25, 2008
Competitive proposals must be received at the Department by 5:00 p.m. on the date due. |
| Required Forms: |
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Part I - General - Program Unit Signature Page - (Standard Contract Form and Application for Program Grants)
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Part II Budget Detail Pages (Include both pages) - Instructions
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Part III - Required Program Information - Attachment A
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| Additional Information: |
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General Information
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| Submission Instructions: | Submit 2 sets, each with an original signature of the Superintendent/Executive Director. Mail to:
Christine M. Lynch
School Business Services
Massachusetts Department of
Elementary and Secondary Education
350 Main Street
Malden, MA 02148-5023
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