Not exact matches
The program is a hybrid: it gives formula
grants to states, but to receive their share of funds (fixed
amounts calculated by a formula tied to the states» levels of need) states had to submit applications specifying in detail how they would set up competitive
grant programs for their districts aimed at helping low - performing, high - poverty schools improve reading instruction in grades
K — 3.
Although we appreciate the $ 300 million in new Title I funds to reward successful schools, we are concerned about a significant shift in support toward competitive
grant programs and away from the formula programs, notably Title I and IDEA, which provide the vast
amount of federal support for
K — 12 schools and students.
Johnson County Library — Overland Park,
KS Year: 2005
Amount:
Grant: National Award for Library Service A myriad of successful programs that benefit all areas of Johnson County, Kansas, from the suburbs to small towns and rural communities, distinguish the work of the Johnson County Library.
-- If, as of the beginning of fiscal year 2012, a State has not applied or been approved for a
grant under this section, the Secretary may use
amounts appropriated under paragraph (1) of subsection (j) that are available for expenditure under paragraph (3) of that subsection to make a
grant to an eligible entity that is a nonprofit organization described in subsection (
k)(1)(B) to conduct an early childhood home visitation program in the State.