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TEA
is announcing the availability of grant funds for the 2018–2019 Texas Education
for Homeless Children and Youth (TEHCY), RFA #701-18-109, authorized by the
McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, Subtitle VII-B, reauthorized by Title
IX, Part A, of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). The RFA is available on
the TEA Grant
Opportunities Page.
Eligibility
Eligible
applicants include local educational agencies (LEAs) and education service
centers (ESCs).
Grant Period
- September
1, 2018, through August 31, 2019
- This
grant is expected to have continuation funding subject to future
appropriations by the U.S. Congress.
Funding
- A
total of approximately $5,828,195 is available for this grant program.
- It
is anticipated that approximately 80 grants will be awarded.
- Grant
awards are expected to range from $5,000 to $250,000.
Description
The purpose of
the McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assistance Act is to identify and remove
barriers for children and youth experiencing homelessness and ensure that
students in these circumstances have equitable access to all available supports
and resources and meet the same challenging state academic standards
established for all students. One key component of the Act requires the
administration and implementation of a sub-grant program.
The 2018–2019 TEHCY
grant program will facilitate the identification, enrollment, attendance and
academic success of homeless children and youth by removing barriers and
promote school stability for students experiencing homelessness. Individual
grant awards will provide grantees with additional capacity to serve homeless
students.
Applicants’ Conference
A live webinar is
scheduled for Wednesday, February 14, 2018, 10:00am - 11:30am. Register through
the following link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6961946387598633730
Application Deadline
Applications must be
received by the Texas Education Agency by 5:00 p.m. (Central Time), April 3,
2018, to be considered for funding.
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