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U.S. Department of Education Joe Barison
San Francisco OfficePacific-Southwest Region
Office of Communications and Outreach
The 17th AnnualU.S. Representative Lucille Roybal-
AllardGRANTS WORKSHOP
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U.S. High-School Drop-Out Rate: 27%
U.S. Adults Earning a Two-Year or Four-Year College Degree: 40%
U.S. Adults Entering a Four-Year College Who Still Need Remedial Instruction: 35%
Where We Are
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Science: U.S. ranks 17th out of 29 developed countries (testing of 15-year-olds)
Math: U.S. ranks 24th out of 29 developed countries (testing of 15-year-olds)
Engineering: U.S. graduates 70,000 engineers annually, while China and India together graduate 950,000 engineers per year
College-Completion Rate: U.S. is 10th in the world (25–34 year-olds)
Where We Are
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Why Does It Matter?
It matters. . .
On a human level
On an economic level
On a national-security level
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President Obama’s Vision
► Education is the main civil rights issue of the 21st century.
► The U.S. will lead the world in percentage of young people graduating college by the year 2020.
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How Can ED Help?Focus the nation on “pockets of
success”
Recognize success (E.g., Race to the Top, Blue Ribbon School Awards)
Federal Student Aid (Student Loans)
Grants
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Types of Grants
Formula Grants→ Congress determines the formula→ Examples: Title I (Economic Need), Safe and
Drug-Free Schools, Literacy Programs
Discretionary Grants→ States, School Districts, Organizations, Consortia (Partnering)→ Application Required → Competitive
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Discretionary Grants = Serious Money
2012 2013 (Request)
$45.3 Billion $47.0 Billion
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www.ed.gov
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“The Big Eight”Office of English Language AcquisitionInstitute of Education SciencesOffice of Elementary and Secondary
EducationOffice of Safe and Drug-Free SchoolsOffice of Innovation and ImprovementOffice of Postsecondary EducationOffice of Special Education and Rehabilitative
ServicesOffice of Vocational and Adult Education
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Sample Grants – Open for Application
► Teacher Incentive Fund (July 22)► Innovative Approaches to Literacy (July 23)► Promise Neighborhoods – Implementation
(July 27)► Art in Education National Program (July 31)► Investing in Innovation Development (August
21)► Disability Rehabilitation Research Projects
(TBD)► Early Childhood Personnel Center (TBD)► Preparation in Special Ed, Early Intervention
(TBD)
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School-District Level Race To The Top
School districts, not states, apply – Historic!
$400-million national competitionCriteria: personalized instruction; close
the achievement gaps; prepare students for college
Important dates:July 2012: ED releases the applicationOctober 2012: District submission
deadlineDecember 2012: Awards will be
announced
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Grant Application Web Sites
www.grants.govHelp Desk: 1-800-518-4726
www.g5.gov Help Desk: 1-888-336-8930
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“A Rose By Any Other Name. . . “Many education-related grants are not in EDED grants focus mostly on activity within
schoolsOther federal depts/agencies address
externals:USDA – Internet to rural areasUSDA – Building rural-school facilitiesUSDA – Helping rural teachers buy homesHHS – Students’ social, emotional and health
needs
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Federal Youth Initiatives
www.findyouthinfo.govMulti-agency web siteOutreach programsGrant programs
Click Tab: Funding Information CenterClick Link: Federal Youth Funding
Agencies
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“Grantmaking at ED” – THE How-To Book
Grants at ED: In Q-and-A Format
How to Apply – Step by Step
Application Review Process
When Your Project Receives Funding
Your Responsibilities and Accountability
When Your Project Ends
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Little Things Mean a LotTriple-check submission deadlineSubmit early (in case of technical difficulties, time to re-submit)Use correct type fontMeet length requirementsReview with “fresh eyes”Print out hard copy (computers can crash)Obtain proof of mailing with a legible postmark
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U.S. Department of Education
[email protected](415) 486-5700
U.S. DEPT OF EDUCATION GRANTSSummer 2012