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> Safe and Drug Free Schools—Mentoring Programs
> Carol M. White Physical Education Program
> 21st Century Community Learning Centers
> Adult Education Basic Grants to States
> Supplemental Educational Services
> Other grants from the U.S. Department of Education that are open to non-profit organizations

Parental Information and Resource Center

The purpose of this grant is to support school-based and school-linked parental information and resource centers that (1) help implement effective parental involvement policies, programs, and activities that will improve children's academic achievement; (2) develop and strengthen partnerships among parents (including parents of children from birth through age five), teachers, principals, administrators, and other school personnel in meeting the educational needs of children; (3) develop and strengthen the relationship between parents and their children's school; (4) further the developmental progress of children assisted under the program; (5) coordinate activities funded under the program with parental involvement initiatives funded under section 1118 and other provisions of the ESEA; and (6) provide a comprehensive approach to improving student learning, through coordination and integration of Federal, State, and local services and programs.

Funds for this program may be used to (1) assist parents in helping their children to meet state and local standards; (2) obtain information about the range of programs, services, and resources available nationally and locally for parents and school personnel who work with parents; (3) help parents use the technology applied in their children's education; (4) plan, implement, and fund activities for parents that coordinate the education of their children with other programs that serve their children and families; (5) provide support for state or local educational personnel if their participation will contribute to the grant's activities; and (6) coordinate and integrate early childhood programs with programs for school-aged children.

The statute requires that grantees use at least 50 percent of the funds received under a grant to serve areas with high concentrations of low-income families, in order to serve parents who are severely educationally or economically disadvantaged; and use a minimum of 30 percent of their awards to establish, expand, or operate early childhood parent education programs (Parents as Teachers, Home Instruction for Preschool Youngsters, or another early childhood parent education program).

Nonprofit organizations or a consortium that includes a nonprofit organization and one or more local education agencies (LEAs) may apply.

This a discretionary grant administered by the Office of Innovation and Improvement

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Safe and Drug Free Schools—Mentoring Programs (CFDA: 84.184)

The purpose of this program is to build on the infrastructure and support available in school settings, including private schools, and focuses on youth who are most at risk of educational failure, dropping out of school, or involvement in criminal or delinquent activities, or who lack strong positive role models. This grant supports projects that address the academic and social needs of children with greatest need through school-based mentoring programs and activities and provides these students with mentors. These programs and activities must serve children with the greatest need in one or more grades 4th through 8th living in rural areas, high-crime areas, or troubled home environments, or who attend schools with violence problems.

Non-profit community-based organizations, including faith-based organizations, are eligible to apply. Partnerships between local education agencies and faith-based or community organizations are strongly encouraged.

This is a discretionary grant administered by the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, Safe and Drug-Free Schools Program.

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The governing statute is the No Child Left Behind Act Section 4130 and following. http://www.ed.gov/legislation/ESEA02/

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Carol M. White Physical Education Program (CFDA: 84.215F)

The purpose of this program is to initiate, expand, and improve physical education programs for kindergarten through 12th grade students by providing equipment and support and staff and teacher training.

Local educational agencies and public and private non-profit community-based organizations, including faith-based organizations, are eligible to apply provided they meet all statutory and regulatory requirements.

This is a discretionary grant program administered by the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, Safe and Drug-Free Schools Program.

The controlling law is the No Child Left Behind Act Title V, Part D, Subpart 10 http://www.ed.gov/legislation/ESEA02/pg76.html#sec5501

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21st Century Community Learning Centers (CFDA: 84.287)

The purpose of this program is to provide expanded academic enrichment opportunities for children attending low performing schools. Tutorial services and academic enrichment activities are designed to help students meet local and state academic standards in subjects such as reading and math. In addition 21st CCLC programs provide youth development activities, drug and violence prevention programs, technology education programs, art, music and recreation programs, counseling and character education to enhance the academic component of the program.

This is a formula grant program funded by the U.S. Department of Education. Applications are made to the appropriate state office, and states provide competitive awards to local entities.

Law, Regulations, and Guidance

Faith-based and community organizations are encouraged to contact local public schools to discuss partnership opportunities. For information about the grant application due date, please contact your state department of education.

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Adult Education Basic Grants to States (CFDA: 84.002)

The purpose of this program is to create a partnership among the Federal Government, States, and localities to provide adult education and literacy services, in order to:

1. Assist adults to become literate and obtain the knowledge and skills necessary for employment and self-sufficiency;
2. Assist adults who are parents to obtain the educational skills necessary to become full partners in the educational development of their children; and
3. Assist adults in the completion of a secondary school education.

Community based organizations of demonstrated effectiveness and nonprofit institutions that have the ability to provide literacy services to adults and families, including faith-based organizations, are eligible to apply provided that they meet all statutory and regulatory requirements.

This is a formula grant program funded by the U.S. Department of Education Office of Vocational and Adult Education, but application is made to the appropriate state official.

The due date for grant applications to states varies from state to state. Faith-based and community organizations should contact local public school to discuss partnership opportunities.

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