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Grants and Other Financial Assistance Programs: FY2008

GED Test Center Grant
Fund Code: 850

Purpose: The purpose of this state-funded grant program is to assist in the day-to-day operation of General Education Development Test Centers (GEDTS) including, but not limited to, test administration, scanning/scoring tests, special needs, and issuing required documents for the examinee and the state GED Office at the Department of Education.
Priorities: The priorities for use of these funds must be in the areas of technology, materials, and staffing, including special needs and counseling areas.
Eligibility: Only approved GED Test Centers are eligible to apply.
Funding: Up to $140,000 is available. The maximum amount for which applicants may apply will be sent under separate cover.
Fund Use:

Funds must be used in any or all of the following areas.

Technology

  1. Maintenance agreements as needed for scanner - $400 - required

  2. Computers and internet connections and maintenance

Supplies/Materials

  1. Supplies/materials, including GEDTS contracts/fees

  2. Staff travel and other costs for attending required meetings

Staffing - Specifically for these areas

  1. Special Needs Testing Accommodations hours

  2. Salaries for contracted employees only (No benefits - 1099 forms), specifically Examiners and counseling staff

Project Duration: Upon Approval - 6/30/2008
Program Unit: Adult and Community Learning Services - GED Office
Contact: Ruth E. Derfler rderfler@doe.mass.edu
Phone Number: (781) 338-6604
Date Due:

Tuesday, November 27, 2007

Proposals must be received at the Department by 4:00 p.m. on the date due.

Required Forms:
Download PDF DocumentDownload MS WORD Document Part I - General - Program Unit Signature Page - (Standard Contract Form and Application for Program Grants)
 Download MS EXCEL File Part II Budget Detail Pages (Include both pages) - Instructions
Download PDF DocumentDownload MS WORD Document Part III - Required Program Information
Submission Instructions:

Submit two (2) sets, each with the original signature (in blue ink) of the Superintendent/Executive Director. (No faxes will be accepted.) Mail to:

Ruth Derfler
Director, GED Testing
GED Office
Massachusetts Department of
Elementary and Secondary Education
350 Main Street
Malden, MA 02148-5023


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