Competitive Grant Opportunity Published on the TEA Grant Opportunities Page
TEA is announcing the availability of grant funds for the Texas Education for Homeless Children and Youth (TEHCY) Technical Assistance, Professional Development, and Support Grant. Request for Application (RFA) #701-19-105 is authorized by the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, Subtitle VII-B, reauthorized by the Every Student Succeeds Act, Title IX, Part A (42 U.S.C. §11431 et seq.). The RFA is available on the TEA Grant Opportunities Page.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants are education service centers, institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations, or other public or private entities.
Grant Period
July 1, 2019, to August 31, 2020
Funding
It is anticipated that 1 grant will be awarded for up to $1,000,000, contingent on federal appropriations.
TEA may award continuation funding for up to five years. Anticipated continuation grant periods include:
- September 1, 2020 through August 31, 2021
- September 1, 2021 through August 31, 2023
- September 1, 2023 through August 31, 2025
Description
The purpose of this grant is to assist TEA with administration and implementation of the TEHCY program, including providing statewide technical assistance, creating and implementing professional development materials, and supporting priority agency initiatives in coordination with TEA program staff.
Application Deadline
Applications must be received by the Texas Education Agency by 5:00 p.m. (Central Time), March 26, 2019, to be considered for funding.
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