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Past Grant Applications
2004-05

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Program Name: Charter Schools Planning and Implementation Grants, 2002-2005
Due Date: February 28, 2005
Description: Grants to assist charter school applicants and potential applicants with the planning process and to assist approved charter schools in the implementation of their charter.
Contact Information: Dr. Darlene Mengel at (518) 474-1762 or emscosigen@mail.nysed.gov
Eligible Applicants: Potential Charter School Applicants, Charter School Applicants and Charter Schools
Date Posted: December 2002
Other Information: Public School Choice in New York State

Program Name: Charter Schools Dissemination Grants, 2002-2005
Due Date: February 28, 2005
Description: Grants to provide assistance in promoting the dissemination of effective practices that have been designed, developed, tested and proven successful in charter schools.
Contact Information: Dr. Darlene Mengel at (518) 474-1762 or emscosigen@mail.nysed.gov
Eligible Applicants: Board of Trustees of Successful Charter Schools That Have Completed Three Consecutive Years of Operation
Date Posted: December 2002
Additional Information: Public School Choice in New York State

Program Name: School Quality Review Initiative (SQRI), 2004-2005
Due Date: 2/20/05
Description: Grants to provide support to schools participating in the School Quality Review Initiative.
Contact Information: Joseph Selch at (718) 722-2784
Eligible Applicants: Public School Districts with Schools Participating in the School Quality Review Initiative
Date Posted: 1/20/05

Program Name: New and Former Schools Under Registration Review (SURR) Grant Application, 2005
Due Date: 2/18/05
Description: Grant funds for new and former SURR as of January 2005 to plan, develop, amend or continue to implement the schools’ comprehensive education plans.
Contact Information:

Nydia Mennuti at (718) 722-7893

Eligible Applicants: New and Former SURR as of January 2005
Date Posted: 1/24/05

Program Name: 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program, 2005-2009
Due Date: 11/22/04 at 3 p.m.
Description: Competitive grants to create or expand Community Learning Centers that provide academic enrichment opportunities outside of the regular school hours primarily for children who attend high-poverty and low-performing schools, as well as literacy and other educational services to their families.
Contact Information: Program Matters:
John Soja or Linda Woodward at emsc21stcclc@mail.nysed.gov or (518) 486-6090

Fiscal Matters:
William Artini at emsc21stcclc@mail.nysed.gov or (518) 402-5388

Eligible Applicants: Any public or private organization, including public school districts, BOCES, charter schools, private schools, nonprofit agencies, city or county government agencies, faith-based organizations, institutions of higher education, and for-profit corporations.
Date Posted: 10/18/04
Other Information: Questions & Answers (Updated on 11/19/04)

Program Name: Extended School Day/School Violence Prevention Continuation Grant Application, 2004-05
Due Date: 11/19/04
Description: Existing grantees must complete this application in order to continue funding for the coming year.  Please see list of grant amounts, as the base grant amount is 5% less than last year.
Contact Information: John Soja at (518) 486-6090
Gail McCaul at (718) 722-2739
Eligible Applicants: Recipients of 2003-04 Extended School Day/ School Violence Prevention funds.
Date Posted: 10/21/04

Program Name: Learning Technology Grant, 2004-05
Due Date:

11/5/04 at 3 p.m.

Description: Competitive grant application for funds to enhance school capacity to implement the NYS learning standards through the use of instructional technology.  Grant awards are up to $50,000.
Contact Information:

New York City: Ken Chieu at (718) 722-2778 or emscltg@mail.nysed.gov

Rest of State:  Constance Centrello at (518) 474-5922 or emscltg@mail.nysed.gov

Eligible Applicants: Public School Districts and BOCES
Date Posted:

Posted 9/24/04

Other Information:

Questions & Answers (Posted 10/4/04; Updated 10/27/04)
Proposal Evaluation Rubric (Posted 10/6/04)


Program Name:

Special Reading and Academic Programs (Categorical Reading) Grant, 2004-05

Due Date:

10/29/04

Description: Non-competitive grant for "Big Five" City School Districts
Contact Information: Roberto Reyes at (518) 473-0295
Sandra Herndon at (718) 722-2770
Eligible Applicants: "Big Five" City School Districts
Date Posted:

Posted 9/22/04


Program Name: Magnet School Program, 2004-05
Due Date:

9/30/04

Description: Non-competitive grant for selected school districts. Funds can be used for instructional and instructional support costs.
Contact Information: Darlene Mengel or Paul Hayford at (518) 474-1762
Eligible Applicants: School districts named in State budget to receive a specified allocation.  (See application.)
Date Posted:

Posted 8/4/04


Program Name: Teacher Center Regional and Statewide Projects, 2004-05
Due Date:

9/30/04

Description: This is a competitive RFP to undertake a regional or statewide project that will provide systemic technical assistance for Teacher Centers.
Contact Information: Michael J. Moon at (518) 473-7155
Eligible Applicants: Existing State Funded Teacher Centers
Date Posted:

Posted 8/16/04


Program Name: Improving Pupil Performance Grant, 2004-05
Due Date:

9/30/04

Description: Non-competitive grants for the "Big Five" school districts.
Contact Information: Roberto Reyes at (518) 473-0295
Sandra Herndon at (718) 722-2770
Eligible Applicants: "Big Five" City School Districts:  Buffalo, New York City, Syracuse, Rochester and Yonkers.
Date Posted:

Posted 9/14/04


Program Name: Schools Under Registration Review, 2004-05
Due Date: 9/13/04
Description: A specific allocation of State funds is available for each public school district with a school(s) under registration review. A district must use the funds for additional services to its SURR school(s).
Contact Information: Nydia Mennuti at (718)722-2784
Eligible Applicants: Public School Districts with School(s) Under Registration Review

Program Name: Mathematics and Science Partnerships, Title IIB Competitive Grant Application, 2004-07
Due Date: 9/7/04
Description: This competitive grant program is intended to increase academic achievement of students in mathematics and science by enhancing the content knowledge and teaching skills of classroom teachers.
Contact Information: Eric Suhr at emscmsp@mail.nysed.gov or (518) 474-5922
Eligible Applicants: See Appendix A - Eligibilility List.  Partnerships must have an eligible LEA and an Engineering, Mathematics or Science Department of an Institution of Higher Education.  See application for other partners that may be included.
Date Posted: 6/28/04
Other Information: Powerpoint Presentation from the 7/28/04 Technical Assistance Meeting
Questions & Answers (Updated 8/20/04)
List of Awarded Partnerships (Posted 11/22/04)

Program Name: Application for Part 154 of the Regulations of the Commissioner for the Education of Limited English Proficient (LEP) Students, 2004-05
Due Date: 9/1/04
Description: All districts in New York State are required to identify LEP students and provide them with appropriate services. School districts interested in receiving State LEP Aid as well as school districts not interested in receiving State LEP Aid must submit the appropriate required forms to the State Education Department, included in the application.
Contact Information: Ileana Olazagasti at (518) 474-8775
Eligible Applicants: Public School Districts
Date Posted: 6/24/04

Program Name: Consolidated Application Update and Title I Application Supplement, 2004-2005
Due Date: 8/31/04
Description: All LEAs/Charter School LEAs receiving federal funds under Title I, Parts A & D; Title II, Parts A & D; Title III, Part A; Title IV, Part A; Title V, Part A; and Title VI, Part B are required to submit a 2004-05 Consolidated Application Update along with an FS-10 for each program for which funds are requested. For Charter School LEAs applying for the first time, a complete application must be submitted.
The Title III, Part A Language Instruction for Limited English Proficient and Immigrant Students program is included in the Consolidated Application for the first time. This is an update year for Title III, Part A as well, unless your LEA is applying for the first time for Title III funds. The Part 154 Application for State funds will be included under a separate application.
Contact Information: See Introduction
Eligible Applicants: Public School Districts Outside of New York City and All New York State  Charter School LEAs
Date Posted: 5/20/04

Program Name: District Comprehensive Educational Plan Addendum Update, 2004-05
Due Date: 8/31/04
Description: New York City LEAs receiving federal funds (Titles IA&D, IIA&D, IIIA, IVA and VA) under the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 must provide a narrative plan update for approval by the State Education Department where significant program changes have occurred since the 2003-04 DCEP Addendum was submitted.
LEAs applying for Title IIIA funds must submit the documents specified in Section XII of the DCEP Addendum application packet.
Contact Information: Office of School Improvement and Community Services at (718) 722-2647
Eligible Applicants: Public School Districts in New York City
Date Posted: Posted 6/29/04

Program Name: Teacher Resource and Computer Training Centers, 2004-05  For New Applicants
Due Date: 8/31/04
Description: This is an opportunity for school districts and/or BOCES, in collaboration with their Teachers Associations, to apply to establish new Teacher Resource and Computer Training Centers.
Contact Information: Michael J. Moon at (518) 473-7155
Eligible Applicants: School Districts and BOCES
Date Posted:

Posted 7/19/04


Program Name:

Universal Prekindergarten 2004-05 Grant Application for First Time Applicants
and
Universal Prekindergarten 2004-05 Grant Application for Continuation Applicants

Due Date: 7/30/04
Description: Grants for eligible public school districts to operate a prekindergarten program.
Contact Information: Early Education and Reading Initiatives Office (518) 474-5807
Eligible Applicants: First Time Applicants:  Public school districts that were eligible to receive funds in 2003-04 and who have never participated in the UPK program.
Continuation Applicants:  Public School Districts that Operated a Universal Prekindergarten Program in 2003-04.
Date Posted: Posted 6/04

Program Name: Targeted (Experimental) Prekindergarten Program, 2004-05
and
Targeted (Experimental) Prekindergarten Program--Summer 2004
Due Date: 7/30/04
Description: 2004-05:  Continuation grant application for school districts who operated a Targeted Prekindergarten Program in the 2003-04 school year.
Summer 2004:  Districts who currently operate a Targeted Prekindergarten Program may apply for a grant to operate a summer program for four to eight weeks during July and August 2004.
Contact Information: Early Education and Reading Initiatives Office at (518) 474-5807
Eligible Applicants: 2004-05:  Public School Districts with 2003-04 Targeted Prekindergarten School-Year Programs (See List)
Summer 2004:  Public School Districts with a Targeted Prekindergarten School-Year Program (See List)
Date Posted: 6/24/04

Program Name: Early Grade Class Size Reduction Program Continuation Funding, 2004-05
Due Date: 7/23/04
Description: Currently funded districts must submit a application containing a new District Three Year Plan for the period from July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2007, should funding be appropriated.
Contact Information: Maribeth Malenkiewicz at (518) 474-5807
Eligible Applicants: See List of Eligible School Districts

Program Name: Employment Preparation Education (EPE) State Aid, 2004-2005
Due Date: 6/15/04
Description: Application to operate a State-aided Employment Preparation program for persons ages 21 and above who do not have a high school diploma.
Contact Information: Adult Education and Workforce Development Team at (518) 474-8940
Eligible Applicants: Public School districts and BOCES

Program Name: Regional Migrant Education Outreach Program Application, 2004-07 (for Region 2 only)
Due Date: 6/11/04
Description: Competitive grant application to establish an education program in Region 2 for children to help them attain grade-level proficiency.
Contact Information: Nancy Croce at (518) 473-0295
Eligible Applicants: Public School Districts, BOCES, Post Secondary Institutions and Not-for-Profit Agencies in Region 2
Date Posted: 5/26/04

Program Name: Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Technical Education Act for 2004-2005
Due Date: 6/7/04
Description: The Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Technical Education Act of 1998 (Perkins) provides basic grants to improve the quality of career and technical education (CTE). Legislatively prescribed formulas related to population characteristics are used to allocate funds. Funds received by a recipient must be used to improve CTE programs.
Contact Information: Office of Curriculum and Instructional Support's Career and Technical Education Team at (518)-486-1547
Eligible Applicants: Public school districts and Boards of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES)

Program Name: Teacher Centers Continuation Application, 2004-05
Due Date: 6/4/04
Description: This application must be completed by existing Teacher Centers in order to receive funds for the 2004-05 school year.
Contact Information: Michael Moon at (518) 473-7155
Eligible Applicants: Teacher Centers

Program Name: Even Start Family Literacy Partnership, 2004-2008
Due Date: 6/1/04
Description: The purpose of Even Start is to break the cycle of poverty and illiteracy by funding integrated family literacy programs of parenting education, parent literacy training and early childhood education. Programs are based on scientific reading research and provide intensive family-centered education.
Contact Information: Susan Henry or Bert Smith at (518) 474-5807
Eligible Applicants: Partnership of both a Local Education Agency and a Nonprofit Community-Based Organization, a Public Agency other than a Local Education Agency, an Institution of Higher Education, or other Nonprofit Public or Private Organizations.

Program Name: Harvard Principals' Consortium
Due Date: 4/15/04
Description: Grants to sponsor the participation of nine principals from SURR in the Harvard Principals' Center's program entitled Leadership: An Evolving Vision, which will be held July 12-21, 2004.
Contact Information: Cassandra Grant at (718) 722-2743
Eligible Applicants: Public School Districts with Schools Under Registration Review

Program Name: NCLB Parent Involvement Innovation Grants, 2004
Due Date: 3/19/04
Description: Grant funds to support select public school districts in developing innovative approaches to effectively reach out to parents who have not been reached through traditional methods. Grantees must serve Title I Schools in Need of Improvement.
Contact Information: Alma Hueston at (518) 474-5283
Eligible Applicants: Local Educational Agencies Listed on Attachment I of the Request for Proposals

Program Name: New and Former Schools Under Registration Review (SURR) Grant Application, 2004
Due Date: 2/27/04
Description: Grant funds for new and former SURR as of January 2004 to plan, develop, amend or continue to implement the schools’ comprehensive education plans. 
Contact Information: Nydia Mennuti at (718) 722-2784
Eligible Applicants: New and Former SURR as of January 2004

Program Name: Education of Homeless Children and Youth Program, 2004-06
Due Date: 1/12/04
Description: Competitive grant application for funds to develop and implement strategies and model programs which facilitate the enrollment, attendance and success in school of homeless children and youth.
Contact Information: Patricia McGuirk at (518) 474-5283
Eligible Applicants: School Districts, Charter Schools and BOCES

Program Name: Reading First Program, 2004-06
Due Date: 1/9/04
Description: Competitive grant application for eligible public school districts and charter schools for funds to improve reading achievement in grades K-3 by using scientifically based reading research to strengthen professional development, instruction, and the use of assessments to inform and modify teaching.
Contact Information: Susan Megna at (518) 474-5807
Eligible Applicants: Selected Public School Districts and Charter Schools. See Appendices C and D for lists of those eligible.

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