| Purpose: | The purpose of this federal grant program is to provide access to educational services by delivering Adult Basic Education instruction through distance learning to adult learners who cannot enroll and/or participate in classroom based instruction, or who must interrupt their classroom based instruction because of barriers such as transportation, childcare, or work and family schedules. |
| Priorities: | Priorities are to support programs and/or collaborations that:
provide adult learners with the opportunity to access Adult Basic Education instruction through distance learning; and engage in the collection and analysis of data to determine the level of executive function and support needed by students to participate successfully in distance learning.
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| Eligibility: | Eligible applicants are currently funded Community Adult Learning Centers. |
| Funding: | $300,000 is available. |
| Fund Use: | Funds must be used for Adult Basic Education services that are designed in accordance with the Guidelines for Effective Distance Learning for Adult Basic Education Programs. |
| Match: | A minimum 20% matching contribution is required. The availability of existing computer hardware, telecommunications networks, video technology, and elements of a successful distance learning program through a matching contribution is encouraged and preferred; however, these costs are also allowable as expenses to be charged to the grant. Applicants must itemize their matching contribution on Schedule B, and include a match narrative. |
Project
Duration: | Upon Approval - 8/31/2008 |
| Program Unit: | Adult and Community Learning Services |
| Contact: | Anne Serino aserino@doe.mass.edu |
| Phone Number: | (781) 338-3801 |
| Date Due: | Friday, October 19, 2007
Competitive proposals must be received at the Department no later than 3:00 p.m. on the date due. |
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Part I - General - Program Unit Signature Page - (Standard Contract Form and Application for Program Grants), including the amount requested.
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Part II Budget Detail Pages , including all applicant agency contact information. (Include both pages) - Instructions
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Budget Narrative to be prepared by the applicant.
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Part III - Required Program Information
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Resumes of key project staff
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Statement of Assurances - Please note three signatures are required.
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| | | Schedule B - Cost Sharing or Matching Schedule |
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Match Narrative to be prepared by the applicant.
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Schedule C - Statement of Participation and Support
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Memoranda of Agreement with partner agencies
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Certifications Regarding Lobbying; Debarment, Suspension and Other
Responsibility Matters; and Drug-Free Workplace Requirements
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Additional
Information: | Guidelines for Effective Distance Learning in Adult Basic Education Programs |
Submission
Instructions: | Submit 5 sets, each with an original signature in blue ink of the Superintendent/ Executive Director/President.
Mail or hand deliver to:
Charlene Collins
Fiscal Liaison
Adult and Community Learning Services
Massachusetts Department of
Elementary and Secondary Education
350 Main Street - 4th floor
Malden, MA 02148-5023
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