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Program Office: Office of School Support and Technology Programs
CFDA Number: 84.358B
Program Type: Formula Grants
Also Known As: Rural Education Achievement Program, REAP, Rural and Low-Income School Grant Program
The purpose of the program is to provide financial assistance to rural districts to assist them in meeting their state's definition of adequate yearly progress (AYP). Applicants do not compete but rather are entitled to funds if they meet basic eligibility requirements. Eligibility is restricted by statute.
Awards are issued annually to SEAs, which make subgrants to LEAs that meet the applicable requirements. Awards are made to all SEAs that apply and meet the applicable requirements of the act (see legislative citation above). If an SEA does not participate, awards are issued by the Department to eligible LEAs in the state either competitively or by formula.
Recipients may use program funds to conduct the following activities:
Last Modified: 09/12/2008
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