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		PROGRAMS & SERVICES: FEDERAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS: GRANT OPPORTUNITIES AND RESOURCES (Updated 2/10/11)         Federal funding opportunities are available throughout the year through the Vermont Department of Education and from other online resources. NOTE: This page also contains grant proposals and applications specific to the stimulus or ARRA funding that the department receives. These grants are available to a range of entities from classroom teachers to groups working with state-wide audiences. Grants will be posted in due date order as they are made available.         FEDERAL FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH THE VERMONT DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION           ARRA: IDEA-B Basic and Pre-School Flow Through Application Forms for Regular Grant Funds and ARRA Funds for FY 2010 View the forms and information needed to apply for FY-2010 IDEA-B Basic and Pre-School Flow Through grants. This includes both the regular grant funds and the funds made available for IDEA-B under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA). Contact: For questions about this application, contact Margaret Schelley at (802) 828-5119 or margaret.schelley@state.vt.us.   Due Date: Submission requirements are addressed in the application.                         Summer and Extended Learning Opportunities Initiatives (Request for Proposals) Vermont youth need innovative and expanded opportunities to develop assets that lead to success in school, career and community citizenship. The department invites interested parties to submit partnership proposals for the purpose of initiating, expanding and/or enhancing summer, before school, weekend, evening or vacation programming for school aged children. The purpose of this initiative is to address the needs of as-risk children, during times when working families need additional support. These programs should show a measurable, positive effect on student learning and developmental assets. This funding opportunity is also tied to the achievement of the vision of educational transformation. Eligible applicants include local educational agencies (LEAs); community-based organizations (CBOs); other public or private entities, faith-based organizations, or a consortium of two or more agencies, organizations, or entities. Municipalities may also apply. In addition, eligible communities are those that serve 30% or higher proportion of youth who quality for free and reduced lunch. Consult the most recent free and reduced lunch report for information to determine which communities are eligible. Contact: For questions about this request for proposal, contact Andy Snyder at (802) 828-1086 or andy.snyder@state.vt.us.   Due Date: CLOSED         OTHER FEDERAL GRANT OPPORTUNITIES           Funding Opportunities from the U.S. Department of Education  Vermont Student Assistance Corporation  Federal Student Financial Support                          American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Federal Education Programs PDF files require the use of Adobe Acrobat Reader. To download a free version of Adobe Acrobat Reader, click on the icon below. View Acrobat tips and information.
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