COMMONWEALTH
OF VIRGINIA
DEPARTMENT
OF EDUCATION
P.O.
BOX 2120
RICHMOND,
VIRGINIA 23218-2120
SUPTS. MEMO NO. 47
July 19, 2002
ADMINISTRATIVE
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TO: |
Division Superintendents |
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FROM: |
Jo Lynne DeMary Superintendent of Public Instruction |
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SUBJECT: |
Grant Applications for Programs Involving Homeless
Children and Youth |
Enclosed
is the 2002-2005 proposal package to be used when applying for funding under
the McKinney-Vento Education for Homeless Education Assistance Improvements Act
of 2001 [Title X, Part C of the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act]. With the increased responsibilities in the
NCLB Act for all school divisions to serve students experiencing homelessness,
divisions that have not submitted a proposal in the past may wish to consider
this funding opportunity. Programs will
be approved for the three-year grant period; however, funds will be allocated
on a yearly basis contingent on evaluation and continued funding at the federal
level. It is anticipated that funding
for Virginia in 2002-2003 will be approximately $800,000 with awards for 15-20
proposals ranging from $5,000 to $100,000 per year. Multi-division or regional proposals are encouraged. Only one proposal is necessary for the
three-year grant period. Grant awards
are provided for direct services to ensure the enrollment, attendance, and
success of homeless children and youth in school. Grants will continue to be awarded on a competitive basis.
Dr. James H. Stronge, at The College of William and
Mary, is the
state coordinator for the Education of Homeless
Children and Youth. Questions regarding
the grant or the application process should be referred to Dr. Patricia A.
Popp, director, or Dr. James H. Stronge, state coordinator, at (757) 221-4002
or via e-mail at homlss@wm.edu. Local school divisions that wish to compete
for funds should return a completed application proposal following the format
outlined in the attached Proposal Packet.
Complete proposals should be received by 5 p.m.
August 30, 2002.
Send Proposals(3 copies) to: Dr. James H. Stronge
Project
HOPE
School of Education
The College of William and Mary
P. O. Box 8795
JLD/JHS/tsc
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