EMSC Banner for Content Pages. The banner reads, "New York State Education Department 
        (NYSED), Elementary, Middle, Secondary and Continuing Education (EMSC)" Back to EMSC Home
SED Home
Disclaimers and Notices

Past Grant Applications
2005-06

(For Reference Only)

Program Name:

Consolidated Application Update, 2005-06
Due Date: 8/31/05
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 2006-2007 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.
Contact Information: See Introduction
Eligible Applicants: Public School Districts Outside of New York City and All New York State Charter School LEAs
Date Posted: 6/9/05

Program Name:

District Comprehensive Educational Plan Addendum Update, 2005-06
Due Date: 8/31/05
Description: All New York City LEAs receiving federal funds under Title I, Parts A & D; Title II, Parts A & D; Title III, Part A; Title IV, Part A; and Title V, Part A are required to submit a 2005-06 Consolidated Application Update along with an FS-10 for each program for which funds are requested.
Contact Information: See Introduction
Eligible Applicants: New York City LEAs
Date Posted: 8/17/05

Program Name:

Workforce Investment Act, Title II, 2006-2008
Due Date: March 31, 2006
Description: To provide adult education and literacy services to assist adults to become literate and obtain the knowledge and skills necessary for employment and self-sufficiency; to assist adults who are parents to obtain the skills necessary to become partners in the education of their children; and assist adults in the completion of a secondary school education.
Contact Information:

Office of Adult Education and Workforce Development at wiarfp@mail.nysed.gov.

Eligible Applicants: Public school districts, BOCES, literacy volunteer agencies, libraries, institutions of higher education, educational opportunity centers, not-for-profit organizations, public housing authorities and consortiums of such agencies.
Date Posted: 2/16/06

Program Name:

Reading First, 2006-2009
Due Date: Received by the State Education Department on or before 3/20/06 (Revised on 1/5/06)
Description: Competitive grant for public school districts and charter schools identified as eligible for Reading First.  Funds are to be used to support scientifically based reading instruction through professional development and instructional programs, materials and strategies.
Contact Information: Susan Megna at emsceeri@mail.nysed.gov or (518) 474-5807
Eligible Applicants: See List of Eligible Local Educational Agencies
Date Posted: 12/6/05

Program Name:

School Library Media Program Improvement Initiative, 2005-2006
Due Date: February 28, 2006
Description: Grants of $5,000 per SURR or SQRI school for resources to support and improve the school library media program and therefore improve student achievement.
Contact Information:

Frances Roscello, Associate School Library Media Services, at froscell@mail.nysed.gov or 518-474-8485

Eligible Applicants: Schools Under Registration Review (SURR), except for schools closing in 2006, and New York City Schools participating in the School Quality Review Initiative (SQRI).
Date Posted: 2/6/06

Program Name:

School Quality Review Initiative, 2005–2006
Due Date: 2/18/06
Description: Grants to provide support to schools participating in the School Quality Review Initiative.
Contact Information: Joseph Selch at (718) 722-2784
Eligible Applicants: New York City public schools participating in the School Quality Review Initiative.
Date Posted: 12/21/05

Program Name:

Reading First, 2006-2009
Due Date: 1/6/06 (Extended)
Description: Competitive grant for public school districts and charter schools that were identified as Reading First eligible in 2004, but did not apply.  Funds are to be used to support scientifically based reading instruction through professional development and instructional programs, materials and strategies.
Additional Information: Questions and Answers (posted 10/25/05)
Contact Information: Susan Megna at emsceeri@mail.nysed.gov or (518) 474-5807
Eligible Applicants: See List of Eligible Local Educational Agencies
Date Posted: 9/8/05

Program Name:

Title I School Improvement Grants, 2005-2006
Due Date: 11/18/05
Description: To support identified schools in need of improvement to meet the progress goals in their school improvement plans and thereby improve student performance.
Contact Information: LEAs outside of New York City:  Betty Garcia at (518) 473-0295 or emscpir@mail.nysed.gov
LEAs in New York City:  Sharon Rencher at (212) 374-6099 or srenche@nycboe.net
Eligible Applicants: School districts and charter schools with schools in need of improvement, corrective action or restructuring.
Additional Information: Workshop on October 18, 2005
Date Posted: 10/11/05

Program Name:

Attendance Improvement/Dropout Prevention, 2005-2006
Due Date: 10/31/05
Description: Certain school districts must set aside a portion of their operating aid to provide students identified as having attendance and academic problems with a variety of services including counseling, attendance outreach, alternative learning strategies and case management.
Contact Information: John Soja at (518) 486-6090
Eligible Applicants: School districts required by law to set aside a portion of their operating aid for attendance improvement/dropout prevention.  (See list)
Date Posted: 9/27/05

Program Name:

Magnet School Program, 2005-2006
Due Date: 9/30/05
Description: Non-competitive grant for selected school districts. Funds can be used for instructional and instructional support costs.
Contact Information: Dr. Darlene Mengel or Dr. Paul Hayford at (518) 474-1762
Eligible Applicants: See Eligibility and Allocation List
Date Posted: 8/4/05

Program Name:

Schools Under Registration Review Grant Application, 2006
Due Date: 10/5/05 (extended from 9/12/05)
Description: To support activities in New York State school districts with SURR schools and to implement their Corrective Action Plans, Comprehensive Education Plans, and Redesign Plans.
Contact Information: Nydia Mennuti at (718) 722-7893
Eligible Applicants: School districts with SURR schools as of June 2004.
Date Posted: 8/2/05

Program Name:

Special Reading and Academic Programs (Categorical Reading), 2005-06
Due Date: 9/30/05
Description: Non-competitive grant for "Big Five" City School Districts.
Contact Information: New York City:  Sandra Herndon at (718) 722-2770
Other Cities:  Roberto Reyes at (518) 473-0295
Eligible Applicants: "Big Five" City School Districts
Date Posted: 7/14/05

Program Name:

Incentive Grants for Improving Pupil Performance, 2005-06
Due Date: 9/30/05
Description: Non-competitive grant for the "Big Five" City School Districts.
Contact Information: New York City:  Sandra Herndon at (718) 722-2770
Other Cities:  Roberto Reyes at (518) 473-0295
Eligible Applicants: "Big Five" School Districts
Date Posted: 7/14/05

Program Name:

Extended School Day/School Violence Prevention Program - Continuation Grants for 2005-2006
Due Date: As Soon as Possible
Description: Application to continue existing Extended School Day/School Violence Prevention Programs in 2005-2006.
Contact Information: Districts Outside of New York City:
John Soja at (518) 486-6090

New York City:
Gail McCaul at (718) 722- 2739

Eligible Applicants: School districts currently participating in the Extended School Day/School Violence Prevention Program.
Date Posted: 7/12/05

Program Name:

Application for Programs under Part 154 of the Regulations of the Commissioner for the Education of Limited English Proficient Students, 2005-2006 
Due Date: 9/1/05
Description: School districts interested in receiving State Aid for LEP students in bilingual education or freestanding ESL programs must submit a comprehensive plan consistent with CR Part 154.  School districts not interested in receiving State Aid for services provided to eligible LEP students are required to submit the documents prescribed under Section 154.3 of CR Part 154.
Contact Information: Ileana Olazagasti at (518) 474-8775
Eligible Applicants: School Districts
Date Posted: 6/2/05

Program Name:

Teacher Resource and Computer Training Centers, 2005-2006
Due Date: Continuation Application:  6/15/05
Application for Regional and Statewide Projects:  9/1/05
Description: To enable the Teacher Centers to continue providing high quality professional development programs and services that assist teachers and schools in their efforts to implement the State's Learning Standards and improve student performance.  Currently existing Teacher Centers may submit an application for a regional or statewide project to assist in carrying out tasks and functions common to the statewide Teacher Center program and to provide systemic technical assistance for Teacher Centers.
Contact Information: Michael J. Moon at emscosigen@mail.nysed.gov or (518) 473-7155
Eligible Applicants: Teacher Centers
Date Posted: 5/19/05

Program Name:

Early Grade Class Size Reduction Continuation Grant, 2005-2006
Due Date: 6/30/05
Description: To provide funding to eligible school districts to reduce class size in grades K-3 by establishing additional classrooms and hiring additional teachers as a means of improving student academic performance.
Contact Information: Maribeth Malenkiewicz at (518) 474-5807 or emsceeri@mail.nysed.gov
Eligible Applicants: School districts that were eligible to receive EGCSR grants in the 2004-2005 school year are eligible to receive a grant of the same amount for the 2005-2006 school year.
Date Posted: 5/19/05

Program Name: Learning Technology Grant Application, 2005-2006
Due Date: 7/8/05
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
Additional Information: Questions & Answers (Updated 6/14/05)
Technical Assistance Workshops
Date Posted: 5/5/05

Program Name: Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Technical Education Act Basic Grants, 2005-2006
Due Date: 6/17/05
Description: Perkins provides basic grants to improve the quality of career and technical education. 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
Career and Technical Education Team
emsccte@mail.nysed.gov or (518)-486-1547
Eligible Applicants: Public School Districts and Boards of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES)
Date Posted: 5/17/05

Program Name:

Targeted Prekindergarten Program, 2005-2006

Due Date: 6/30/05
Description: Grants for school districts operating prekindergarten programs for children with educational needs associated with poverty.
Contact Information: Ruth Singer (518) 474-5807 or emsceeri@mail.nysed.gov
Eligible Applicants: School districts that received a Targeted Prekindergarten grant in the 2004-2005 school year are eligible to receive the same grant for the 2005-2006 school year.
Date Posted: 5/16/05

Program Name: Universal Prekindergarten Program, 2005-2006
Due Date: 6/30/05
Description: Grants for eligible public school districts to operate a prekindergarten program.
Contact Information: Ruth Singer (518) 474-5807 or emsceeri@mail.nysed.gov
Eligible Applicants: Continuation Grants:  Public school districts that operated an Universal Prekindergarten Program in 2004-05.

First-Time Grants:  Public school districts that were eligible to receive funds in 2004-05 and who have never participated in the UPK program.

Date Posted: 5/10/05

Program Name: Employment Preparation Education (EPE) State Aid
Due Date: 5/15/05
Description: For the operation of the 2005-06 Employment Preparation Education (EPE) Program for persons aged 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: School districts and Boards of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES)
Date Posted: 3/27/05

Program Name: Title I School Improvement Grants

Important Notice to LEAs Outside of New York City (Posted 2/8/05)

Due Date: 10/15/04
Description: To support identified schools in need of improvement to meet the progress goals in their school improvement plans and thereby improve student performance. 
Contact Information: Outside of New York City:  Betty Garcia at emscpir@mail.nysed.gov or (518) 473-0295
New York City:  Sharon Rencher (NYCDOE) at srenche@nycboe.net or (212) 374-6099
Eligible Applicants:

LEAs with Title I school(s) in the following categories:

  • Schools in Need of Improvement - Year 1 (SINI-1);

  • Schools in Need of Improvement - Year 2 (SINI-2);

  • Corrective Action Schools - Year 1 (CA-1);

  • Corrective Action Schools - Year 2 Planning for Restructuring Schools (CA-2);

  • Restructured Schools - Year 1 of Implementation; and

  • Schools Under Registration Review (SURR) also identified in the above categories.

Date Posted: 9/7/04

Program Name: Harvard Principals' Consortium, Summer 2005
Due Date: 4/22/05
Description: Competitive grants to charter schools and community school districts to sponsor the participation of principals to attend the Harvard Principals’ Center’s summer 2005 program. 
Contact Information: Cassandra Grant at (718) 722-4510
Eligible Applicants: Appointed principals from charter schools, schools under registration review (SURR) and schools participating on the School Quality Review Initiative.
Date Posted: 4/7/05

Program Name: Even Start Family Literacy Partnership, 2005-2009
Due Date: 5/1/05
Description: The purpose of the program is to help break the cycle of poverty and illiteracy by improving the educational opportunities of low-income families.  Even Start Family Literacy Partnerships integrate early childhood education, adult literacy, and parenting education into a unified family literacy program.
Contact Information: DeSylvia Dwyer at  (518) 474-5807 or emsceeri@mail.nysed.gov
Eligible Applicants: A partnership composed of one or more local educational agencies (LEAs) and one or more nonprofit community-based organizations, public agencies other than a LEA, institutions of higher education or public or private nonprofit organizations, of demonstrated quality.
Date Posted: 3/10/05

Program Name: Comprehensive School Reform Grant Application, 2005-2008
Due Date: 4/29/05
Description: Grant funds for schools to implement whole school reform plans.
Contact Information: Ann O’Bryan at EMSCCSRAPP@mail.nysed.gov or (518) 473-0295
Eligible Applicants: LEAs/Charter School LEAs with Title I Schools in Corrective Action, Title I Schools in Need of Improvement and SURR schools
Date Posted: 2/17/05

Back

06/15/2007