2013-2014 Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Program RFA
Recent Federal legislation, Public Law 110-234, The Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008, authorized funds for expansion of the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) to all 50 States, the District of Columbia and Guam, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. Elementary schools that represent a state’s highest free and reduced price enrollment are eligible to participate in the Program and are given priority for being selected due to their high need level. The purpose of the program is to increase fresh fruit and vegetable consumption in elementary schools.
Kentucky has been allocated $2,780,123 for use during the period beginning July 1, 2013 and ending June 30, 2014. The level of funds provided to any one school must be calculated by funding each student at $50 to $75 per year.
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE), Office of Administration & Support is issuing a Request for Application (RFA) from elementary schools, schools containing grades PreK-6, or any combination thereof, to participate in the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program during the upcoming 2013-2014 school year.
The application deadline is Tuesday, May 28, 2013 at 4:00 pm (EDT).
Kentucky Hybrid Diesel/Electric School Buses RFA (Cycle 6)
KDE has received approximately $12.98 million in funding for project proposals from school districts to purchase approximately 213 diesel/electric hybrid school buses. The grant is to achieve maximum dispersal of school buses across the Commonwealth to test the practicality of hybrid technology in all geographic regions and pupil densities as this technology applies to Kentucky. Projects funded through this grant will assist in documenting the effectiveness of this technology for increasing fuel economy without increasing downtime for maintenance.
This RFA has two periods. The first period deadline is 4:00 pm (EST), November 15, 2012. The second period deadline is 4:00 pm (EST), January 16, 2013. Please read the RFA for details.
2012 21st Century RFA and Call for Reviewers - SCORING RUBIC CHANGED (10/31/12)-CALL FOR REVIEWERS DEADLINE EXTENDED TO FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2012.
As authorized under the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB), Title IV, Part B, the Office of Next Generation Learners is issuing a Request for Application (RFA) for local school districts, community and faith-based organizations, as well as other qualifying private and governmental organizations to design and implement effective out-of-school programs that improve student achievement and social development.
The 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC) program provides academic, artistic and cultural enrichment opportunities for students, particularly those who attend high–poverty and low performing schools, to meet state and local standards in core academic subjects; to offer students a broad array of activities that can complement their regular academic programs and promote youth development; and to offer literacy and other educational services to the families of participating students.
Eligible applicants are local education agencies, community–based organizations (CBO), including faith-based organizations (FBO), institutions of higher education, city or county government agencies, for-profit corporations, and other public and private entities.
The deadline for submission of applications is 4:00 pm (EST), December 5, 2012.
PLAGIARISM. Applicants have had the opportunity to review previously awarded proposals. Copying information from those applications is considered plagiarism. Plagiarized applications will be disqualified.
Please click on the following links to access the RFA, Call for Reviewers, and top scoring applications from the FY12 cycle:
2012 Kentucky Hybrid Buses RFA (Cycle 5)
KDE has received approximately $12.98 million in funding for project proposals from school districts to purchase approximately 213 diesel/electric hybrid school buses. The grant is to achieve maximum dispersal of school buses across the Commonwealth to test the practicality of hybrid technology in all geographic regions and pupil densities as this technology applies to Kentucky. Projects funded through this grant will assist in documenting the effectiveness of this technology for increasing fuel economy without increasing downtime for maintenance.
The deadline to submit an application is 4:00 pm (EDT), Wednesday, July 11, 2012.
Questions regarding the Kentucky Hybrid Diesel/Electric School Buses RFA should be directed to Jason Kendall at
jason.kendall@education.ky.gov. The deadline to submit questions is 12:00 Noon (EDT), Thursday, May 31, 2012.
2012 Mathematics and Science Partnerships Request for Application (RFA) and Call for Reviewers Kentucky’s Mathematics and Science Partnership (MSP) program is designed to improve the performance of teachers, students and administrators in the areas of mathematics, science, technology and engineering. The MSP program is based on the premise that everyone benefits when K-12 education (teachers and administrators) and higher education institutions work closely together to improve mathematics and science learning. It emphasizes the need for stronger connections between content and pedagogical experts in mathematics, science, engineering and technology within higher education, and educators in elementary, middle and secondary education. It is anticipated that the Kentucky Department of Education will award approximately 5 grants at $75,000 for year 1 (February, 1 2012 to August 31, 2012) and at $150,000 for the second year (September 1, 2012 to August 31, 2013), with a possible third year (at $75,000) contingent upon evaluation, project success, evidence of impact on pedagogical content knowledge growth and student achievement, and availability of funding.
To view the
MSP Technical Assistance WebEx Session, click
here.
2012 Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Education Program
As authorized under Title X, Part C of the No Child Left Behind Act, the Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE) Office of Next Generation Schools & Districts is issuing a Request for Application (RFA) from local educational agencies to develop and implement programs that facilitate the enrollment, attendance, and success in school of homeless children and youth. The KDE anticipates funding 8-16 programs. Funding amounts will vary dependent upon availability of funds and the following needs (list is not all inclusive): homeless population, strength of academic services proposed, allowable expenditures and potential start-up programs. Districts should design a Homeless Education Program that addresses needs identified through a comprehensive needs assessment and is education focused. Budgets should be developed based on the program design and should accurately reflect amounts needed to effectively implement it. The average award for this grant is approximately $65,000. Start-up grants can average $10,000. Districts may not receive the total amount requested. Districts will be eligible for two additional years of funding contingent on the availability of funds and successful operation of the program.
To view the 2012 Homeless Education Program RFA Technical Assistance WebEx Session, click
here.
2013 KACTE Summer Conference Career Pathway RFA
The Kentucky Department of Education issues the RFA linked below for the Kentucky Association of Career and Technical Education (KACTE) Summer Conference Career Pathway. This grant will provide funds to local school districts and area technology centers for registration for teams to attend the KACTE Summer Conference. Teams must attend the post sessions for career pathways. Grantees will be eligible for up to $1,200.00. The grants will be funded with Leadership Funds from the Carl D. Perkins Act. The Act was established to provide an increased focus on the academic achievement of career and technical education students, strengthen the connections between secondary and postsecondary education, and improve state and local accountability.
The deadline for submission of applications is 4:00 p.m. (EST), April 15, 2013.
2013 Migrant Education Summer Programming Initiative RFA - EXTENDED APPLICATION SUBMISSION DEADLINE
As authorized under Title I, Part C, of the No Child Left Behind Act, the Kentucky Department of Education, Office of Next Generation Schools and Districts, Division of Consolidated Plans and Audits, issues the attached Request for Applications (RFA) from local education agencies (LEAs) that currently contain a state-allocated Migrant Education Program (MEP) to develop and implement a summer program to facilitate the educational needs for identified migrant children and their families. The Kentucky Department of Education Migrant Education Program anticipates funding educationally based summer programs in local educational agencies and migrant consortiums that have active migrant education programs.
The deadline for questions is 4:00 pm (EST), January 22, 2013.
The deadline for submission of applications is 4:00 (EST), March 4, 2013.
2013 World Language Immersion Planning/Implementation RFA
The World Language Immersion project is part of a statewide initiative to help elementary schools address the World Language Program Review. Through these grants schools will be able to build new elementary world language programs, improve world language proficiency and cultural competency, and strengthen students’ college and career readiness. This grant will provide funding to schools that wish to begin planning or implementing a partial immersion program that teaches math, science, literacy and the arts.
2013 Mathematics and Science Partnerships Request for Application (RFA) and Call for Reviewers
Kentucky’s Mathematics and Science Partnership (MSP) program is designed to improve the performance of teachers, students and administrators in the areas of mathematics, science, technology and engineering. The MSP program is based on the premise that everyone benefits when K-12 education (teachers and administrators) and higher education institutions work closely together to improve mathematics and science learning. It emphasizes the need for stronger connections between content and pedagogical experts in mathematics, science, engineering and technology within higher education, and educators in elementary, middle and secondary education. It is anticipated that the Kentucky Department of Education will award approximately 5 grants at $140,000 for year 1 (January, 2013 to September 30, 2013) and at $195,000 for the second year (October 1, 2013 to September 30, 2014), with a possible third year (at $97,500) contingent upon evaluation, project success, evidence of impact on pedagogical content knowledge growth and student achievement, and availability of funding.
2013 Biomedical Sciences / Project Lead the Way - Request for Application-DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION EXTENDED TO NOVEMBER 5, 2012
Kentucky legislation provides funding to both the Council on Postsecondary Education and the Kentucky Department of Education to support Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Education initiatives throughout the state. The high school PLTW Biomedical Sciences program has been identified as a STEM initiative for which funding is provided to establish and support this effort. This Request for Application (RFA) will allow local school districts to apply for a grant to establish and sustain existing PLTW/Biomedical Sciences Career Pathway initiatives for secondary students to enter postsecondary related programs and related careers.
2013 Energy Technology, Project Lead the Way - Request for Applications-DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION EXTENDED TO NOVEMBER 5, 2012
KRS 158.808 allocated $600,000 each biennium to the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) to provide grants to middle schools and high schools to establish an Energy Technology Engineering Career Pathway. KDE has selected PLTW as the curriculum for this pathway. Many energy components are already included in the PLTW curriculum. This Request For Application (RFA) will allow local school districts to apply for a grant to establish an energy technology engineering pipeline for students to enter postsecondary related programs and related careers.
2013 Engineering Pipeline, Project Lead the Way - Request for Applications-DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION EXTENDED TO NOVEMBER 5, 2012
Kentucky legislation provides funding to both the Council on Postsecondary Education and the Kentucky Department of Education to support Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Education initiatives throughout the state. The high school PLTW Pathway to Engineering and middle school Gateway to Technology programs have been identified as STEM initiatives for which funding is provided to establish and support these programs. This Request for Application (RFA) will allow local school districts to apply for a grant to establish an Engineering Pipeline initiative for secondary students to enter postsecondary related programs and related careers.