Stronger Connections Grants Coming Soon

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Grant Alert: Stronger Connections Grants Coming Spring 2023

The Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) recently received additional funding for Title IV, Part A through the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA) of June 2022. The BSCA bill language includes a requirement for states to distribute funds to high-need Local Education Agencies (LEA) on a competitive basis. School Connection Grants (SCG) are specifically targeted for activities aligned with the Safe and Healthy Students program purpose.

OSPI anticipates that there will be a Stronger Connections Grant competition in spring 2023 to award $15 million. Grants will support implementation for approximately three years. OSPI strongly recommends that small Local Education Agencies consider applying as part of a consortia led by an Education Service District.

OSPI developed draft application guidance to allow Local Education Agencies, and consortia of Local Education Agencies, sufficient time to begin stakeholder engagement and planning efforts. We ask that you submit any questions or comments to a shared email box: TitleIVA@k12.wa.us.

Our plan is to answer questions and make clarifications as needed over the next few months before we open the final application in iGrants sometime in March 2023. The anticipated deadline will be in May 2023. We will plan some sessions via Zoom to invite additional discussion and questions about this funding opportunity. Dates and times will be posted to the Title IV, Part A page of the OSPI website. We will also develop a Q&A document as we receive questions, so all potential applicants have access to OSPI responses.

Thank you for all your work on behalf of Washington students. As always, we’re here to support you so please keep in touch!

Cara Patrick Atela Tinnin

Title IVA Program Supervisor Student Support Program Specialist

cara.patrick@k12.wa.us a.tinnin@k12.wa.us

360-529-7629 360-972-0974

Peer Mentoring Opportunity for Students!

Students have an opportunity to learn about a career path to becoming a Youth/Young Adult Certified Peer Counselor in Washington State.

Who: Youth Ages 17-30 years old

What: SPARK presents a 4-week introductory class to becoming a certified peer counselor in Washington state and registration is open!

When: This is a 4-week class and a schedule will be sent out a week before class starts on March 1st as well as all materials.

Contact: Carolyn Cox for any questions at ccox@wayouth.us

Register Here!

ALL STUDENTS PREPARED FOR POST-SECONDARY PATHWAYS, CAREERS, AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT.

Led by State Superintendent Chris Reykdal, OSPI oversees K-12 public education in Washington state. Our mission is to provide funding, resources, tools, data and technical assistance that enable educators to ensure students succeed in our public schools, are prepared to access post-secondary training and education, and are equipped to thrive in their careers and lives.

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