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2021-2022 Neighborhood Assistance for Education (NAPE) Application
The Neighborhood Assistance for Education (NAPE) Application for the 2021-2022 program year (July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022) is now available. Applications must be received by the Department of Education via tax.credits@doe.virginia.gov no later than May 3, 2021. Applications that are received after this date will not be considered. Links to the three parts of the 2021-2022 Application are provided below.
Overview Webinar of the 2021-2022 NAPE application
Virginia's public schools are financed through a combination of state, local and federal funds. The private sector also contributes through partnerships with schools and school divisions.
The apportionment of the state funds for public education is the responsibility of the General Assembly, through the Appropriations Act. General fund appropriations serve as the mainstay of state support for the commonwealth's public schools, augmented by retail sales and use tax revenues, state lottery proceeds, and other sources.
Counties, cities and towns comprising school divisions also support public education by providing the locality's share to maintain an educational program meeting the commonwealth's Standards of Quality.
While public education is primarily a state and local responsibility, the federal government provides assistance to state and local education agencies in support of specific federal initiatives and mandates.