FY22 21st Century Community Learning Centers Cycle 19 RFA
As authorized under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), Twenty-First Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC), the Office of Continuous Improvement and Support, Schools and Districts 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 (21st CCLC) program provides academic, artistic and cultural enrichment opportunities for children, particularly students who attend high–poverty and low-performing schools, to meet state and local standards in core academic subjects, such as reading, math and science. The purpose is to provide students with homework assistance and a broad array of activities that can complement their regular academic programs while also promoting youth development; and to offer literacy and other educational services to the families of participating children. Programs must ensure the academic services they provide are aligned with the school's curriculum in the core subject areas.
A virtual technical assistance session will be provided September 27th, 28th and 29th for anyone that would like to apply for the grant. The session will run from 9:00AM – 4:30PM ET. The registration links can be found on page 6 within the RFA.
The questions deadline is October 15, 2021 at noon (ET). All questions must be sent to KDERFP@education.ky.gov.
The application submission deadline is November 16, 2021 at 4:00pm (ET)
FY22 21st CCLC awards will be posted on or around March 30, 2022
21st CCLC Cycle 19 RFA
FY22 CCLC Call for Reviewers
FY21 CCLC Top Elementary Continuation
FY21 CCLC Top Elementary New
FY21 CCLC Top High Continuation
FY21 CCLC Top Middle Continuation
FY21 CCLC Top Middle New
FY22 Mathematics Achievement Fund (MAF)
The Office of Teaching and Learning is issuing a
Request for Application (RFA) for Kentucky public school districts to apply on
behalf of individual schools. KSB and KSD are also eligible to apply. As
specified in KRS 158.844, the Mathematics Achievement Fund (MAF) is hereby created
to provide developmentally appropriate diagnostic assessment and intervention
services to students, primary through grade 12, to help them reach proficiency
in mathematics. The MAF grant provides funding for release time for teachers to
serve as coaches.
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) anticipates funding approximately 75 schools at an estimated $62,000 per year to support the professional learning of a mathematics coach and up to 25% of the funds used for salary of the mathematics coach to improve mathematics teaching as defined above. Grants are renewable for up to four years, with a two-year grant renewal process, contingent on successful implementation of coach components, grant requirement compliance, demonstrated student progress and the availability of funds. The fiscal agent for the application for public schools shall be a local school district. Each school will provide a budget that shows matching funds for the MAF grant of $62,000 from the local school district.
Microsoft Teams meeting Technical assistance session scheduled for 9/15/2021 at 4:00pm EST.
MAF RFA 2021
FY22 MAF Call for Reviewers
MAF FY17 - Highest scoring
MAF FY17 - 2nd highest scoring
MAF FY17 - 3rd highest scoring
FY22 MAF FAQ round 1
FY22 Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Program (FFVP)
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.
For the 2021-2022 school year, funds will be allocated for the period of October 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022. The level of funds provided to any one school must be calculated by funding each student at $50 to $75 per year.
FFVP SY21-22 RFA updated
FY22 FFVP Signature Page
Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Handbook
FY 21 FFVP FAQ for reference
FY21 Kentucky Innovative Learning Network Partnership RFA
There are many schools and districts in Kentucky implementing personalized learning and other
innovative strategies. In order to support these innovative efforts, districts are encouraged to pursue
external partnerships with educational organizations and other entities who may provide consulting
services. This grant is intended to fund partnership agreements between local school districts and
educational organizations. Appendix B contains a list of organizations who may provide consulting
services. Pursuant to KRS 11A.020, KDE is not able to promote or endorse a specific product or
company. As such, this list should not be interpreted as an endorsement. Partnerships are not limited
to the organizations in Appendix B and no preference will be given to applications for partnerships with
organizations listed in Appendix B.
A breakdown of planned partnership efforts is required as part of this application. Each LEA
may apply for a maximum grant amount of $10,000 to supplement partnership costs.
LEAs may choose to include a letter from the partnership agency with the breakdown of costs.
FY21 Updated McKinney Vento Homeless Children Education Program RFA
As Authorized under Title IX, Part A of ESSA: Education for Homeless Children and Youth Program, the Office of Continuous Improvement and Support isissuing a Request for Applications (RFA) from local educational agencies to develop and implement programs that facilitate the enrollment, attendance, and success in school of homeless children and youth. This competitive subgrant may be used to provide temporary, special, and supplementary services to meet the unique needs of homeless children and youths.
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) anticipates funding 10-15 programs. Funding amounts will vary dependent upon availability of federal funds, which the KDE approximates receiving $950,000 based upon previous years’ awards, as well as 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. Districts may or may not receive the total amount requested within their proposals. The award is based on program design and homeless count.
The application submission deadline is April 23, 2021 at 4:00pm (ET)
The Technical Assistance Session will be held on April 6th, 2021 at 11:00am. Below is the link to the Technical Assistance session.
FY21 McKinney-Vento RFA amended
Updated McKinney-Vento RFA Application Form and Instructions
McKinney Vento Updated FAQ
FY21 MV Grant RFA Technical Session Slides
MV Grant RFA TA Session Video 1-12-21
MV Technical Assistance Session
FY21 Grow Your Own RFA
The Kentucky Department of Education is pleased to make available funding to assist schools and district in developing a grow-your-own program to support future teacher recruitment. Recruitment of new teachers to the profession is vital to address significant teacher shortages and expand teacher workforce diversity in the state. According to education consultant and Grow-Your-Own advocate,
Dan Brown, "more than 60 percent of America's teachers work within 20 miles of where they went to high school. In every community, most of the future teaching workforce is sitting on the student side of the desks right now—with or without any kind of proactive recruitment efforts. Recruitment of future teachers can begin early, and no one is better equipped to begin this process than educators themselves."
These funds are intended to be used to establish grow-your-own pipeline partnerships between school districts and post-secondary institutions.
Funds are available to support activities in high schools and school alumni. Districts can submit one application. The project can propose work supporting students in multiple schools; but should be focused enough to have the potential for significant impact on the participating schools.
This is a competitive grant for a single award amount (i.e. not multiple years). The KDE has approximately $500,000 available for this grant competition. The total award amount for each mini grant will be a one-time $50,000 award, allowing for an estimated 10 awards.
The project activities can begin as soon as funds are received.
Grant funds must be expended or encumbered by September 30, 2022.
RFA Grow Your Own FY21
Grow-Your-Own Grant Technical Assistance Webinar-20210409_090126-Meeting Recording
Grow Your Own FAQ
FY21 Equipment Assistance (Round 7) RFA
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has selected Kentucky to receive federal funds for the NSLP Equipment Assistance Grants. These funds were provided by Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020, (Public Law 116-94). Kentucky will receive $582,015 to assist School Food Authorities (SFAs) participating in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP).
These funds will be awarded via a competitive grant process to SFAs giving priority to high need schools (e.g., schools in underserved areas, schools with limited access to other resources, and age of food service equipment) where 50 percent or more of the enrolled students are eligible for free or reduced price meals. KDE will use the most recent October Qualifying Data available to document eligibility. Please refer to the KDE School and Community Nutrition web site at
Qualifying Data for that figure.
KY DOE Equipment Assistance RFA FY 2021
FY2020-21 KY Equipment Assistance Application
Scoring Rubric for Equipment Assistance FY20-21
FNS Grants Standard Terms and Conditions
SP17-2020os_2
FY21 Equipment Assistance Call for Reviewers
FY21 McKinney Vento Homeless Children Education Program RFA
As Authorized under Title IX, Part A of ESSA: Education for Homeless Children and Youth Program, the Office of Continuous Improvement and Support is
issuing a Request for Applications (RFA) from local educational agencies to develop and implement programs that facilitate the enrollment, attendance, and success in school of homeless children and youth. This competitive subgrant may be used to provide temporary, special, and supplementary services to meet the unique needs of homeless children and youths.
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) anticipates funding 10-15 programs.
Funding amounts will vary dependent upon availability of federal funds, which the KDE approximates receiving $950,000 based upon previous years’ awards, as well as 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. Districts may or may not receive the total amount requested within their proposals. The award is based on program design and homeless count.
The questions deadline is January 22, 2021 at 4:00pm (ET). All questions must be sent to KDERFP@education.ky.gov.
The application submission deadline is March 5, 2021 at 4:00pm (ET)
FY21 McKinney-Vento RFA amended
FY21 MV Grant RFA Technical Session Slides
MV Grant RFA TA Session Video 1-12-21
FY21 MV Call for Reviewers
McKinney Vento FAQ
FY21 Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers Cycle 18 RFA
As authorized under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), Twenty-First Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC), the Office of Continuous Improvement and Support, Schools and Districts 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 (21st CCLC) program provides academic, artistic and cultural enrichment opportunities for children, particularly students who attend high–poverty and low-performing schools, to meet state and local standards in core academic subjects, such as reading, math and science. The purpose is to provide students with homework assistance and a broad array of activities that can complement their regular academic programs while also promoting youth development; and to offer literacy and other educational services to the families of participating children. Programs must ensure the academic services they provide are aligned with the school's curriculum in the core subject areas.
A virtual technical assistance session will be provided on November 9, 2020 for anyone that would like to apply for the grant. The session will run from 9:00AM – 4:30PM ET. Registration for the virtual session will close on November 4, 2020. Team calendar invites will be sent to those that have registered on November 5, 2020. The session will be recorded and posted to the KDE's 21st CCLC webpage under Federal Programs on or before Thursday, November 12, 2020.
The questions deadline is November 16, 2020 at noon (ET). All questions must be sent to KDERFP@education.ky.gov.
The application submission deadline is December 16, 2020 at 4:00pm (ET)
FY21 21st CCLC awards will be posted on or around April 30, 2021
REVISED FY21 21st CCLC Cycle 18 RFA
Grant Cycles 1-17
FY21 Cycle 18 Call for Peer Reviewers updated
Cycle 17 Top Elementary Continuation
Cycle 17 Top Elementary Expansion
Cycle 17 Top Elementary New
Cycle 17 Top High School Continuation
Cycle 17 Top High School New
Cycle 17 Top Middle Continuation
FY21 Cycle 18 21st CCLC Virtual TA Session
FY21 Cycle 18 21st CCLC Virtual TA Session Pt. 2
Cycle 18 RFA Questions FAQ
FY21 Kentucky Comprehensive Literacy (Round 2) RFA
The purpose of the Kentucky Comprehensive Literacy (KyCL) grant is to support schools in improving the reading and writing achievement for all learners from birth to grade 12. Through a literacy needs assessment, the district and school will develop comprehensive literacy plans with three (3) year funding for initial implementation. Districts will create a Literacy Leadership Team that will guide the school-level Literacy Leadership Teams, birth to grade 12, in the feeder systems. The KyCL projects will establish collaborative relationships among all providers of educational opportunities to learners (e.g., early childhood providers, schools and districts, community partners). Additionally, projects will focus on closing the literacy learner gaps of the disadvantaged by establishing specific supports for at-risk learners, birth to grade 12. The goal is to increase the numbers of disadvantaged learners ready for transitioning successfully at various points on this continuum.
The questions deadline is November 20, 2020 at 4:00 (ET). All questions must be sent to KDERFP@education.ky.gov.
The application submission deadline is December 16, 2020 at 4:00pm (ET)
Please review the RFA for links to the informational sessions and vendor fair along with links to the technical assistance sessions. If you have any questions, please contact the KDERFP@education.ky.gov .
Please pay close attention to the blinding/redacted language within the RFA. Improperly blinded grants WILL be deemed non-responsive and NOT eligible for award.
FY21 KYCL Round 2 RFA (With amendment)
KYCL Round 2 Call for Reviewers
Empowered by Evidence-Elevating Evidence Forms
KyCL Elevating Evidence Guidelines and Questions
FY21 KYCL Technical Assistance 1
FY21 KYCL Vendor Showcase Menu
KYCL Round 2 Technical Assistance session for vetting additional programs
KYCL Rd. 2 Elevating Evidence Technical Assistance powerpoint
KYCL round 2 Informational Session Vendor Fair
KYCL Virtual Q&A session 11-4-2020
KYCL Virtual Q&A session 11-5-2020
KyCL Technical Assistance Grant Proposal Development
KYCL Technical Assistance Recording Nov. 18
KyCL Technical Assistance FAQ
FY21 Re-Engagement RFA
The Kentucky Department of Education is pleased to make available funding to assist schools and district in re-engagement efforts through a mini-grant opportunity. These funds are intended to provide specific, targeted supports and interventions for students who have a prior drop-out status, are at risk of dropping out, or have been unreachable since the COVID-19 shelter at home orders. The primary aim of the grant is increasing the numbers of students becoming re-engaged in the educational process towards graduation.
This is a competitive grant for a single award amount (i.e. not multiple years). The KDE has approximately $400,000 available for this grant competition. The total award amount for each mini grant will be a one-time $50,000 award, allowing for an estimated 8 awards.
The project activities can begin as soon as funds are received. Grant funds must be expended or encumbered by September 30, 2021.
FY21 Re Engagement
Re-engagement Technical Assistance
Call for reviewers Re-engagement
FAQ 2020 Re-engagement Mini Grant
FY21 Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Program (FFVP)
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.
For the 2020-2021 school year, funds will be allocated for the period of October 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021. The level of funds provided to any one school must be calculated by funding each student at $50 to $75 per year.
FFVP FY21 RFA FINAL
FFVP previous cycle FAQ
FY21 FFVP Invited Sites
FY20 Visual Performing Arts RFA
Per
KRS 158.7992 , the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) shall establish a program that promotes the integration of the arts in schools containing elementary grades. A school shall submit an application through the district superintendent, with the agreement of the school council or of the principal, if a council does not exist. The department shall award a grant to at least one (1) school per region based on the quality of the application in meeting the criteria established in subsection (2) of this section. Special consideration shall be given, but not limited to, a school that does not have an existing comprehensive arts program.
The questions deadline March 6, 2020 at 4:00 PM (ET). All questions must be sent to KDERFP@education.ky.gov.
The application submission deadline is March 27, 2020 at 4:00pm (ET)
The Technical Assistance was provided March 3, 2020 at 10:00am(ET).
FY20 Visual Performing Arts RFA
VPA Mini Grant District Budget Summary
MiniGrant 30-60-90 Template
VPA FY20 call for reviewers
VPA Technical Assistance recording
VPA FY20 FAQ
FY20 Equipment Assistance (Round 6) RFA
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has selected Kentucky to receive federal funds for the NSLP Equipment Assistance Grants. These funds were provided by the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2019, (Public Law 116-6). Kentucky will receive $584,820 to assist School Food Authorities (SFAs) participating in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP). These funds will be awarded via a competitive grant process to SFAs giving priority to high need schools (e.g., schools in underserved areas, schools with limited access to other resources, and age of food service equipment) where 50 percent or more of the enrolled students are eligible for free or reduced price meals. KDE will use the most recent October Qualifying Data available to document eligibility. Please refer to the KDE School and Community Nutrition web site at
Qualifying Data for that figure. Applications should only be submitted for schools that have not received a previous NSLP Equipment Assistance Grant.
KY DOE Equipment Assistance RFA
Application Checklist and Scoring for Equipment Assistance FY20-21 Paragraph Scoring
FY2020-21 KY Equipment Assistance Application
SP15-2019a2_1 Standard Terms and Conditions
SP15-2019os
Equipment Assistance Call for Reviewers
FY20 Equipment Assistance FAQ
FY20 Kentucky Comprehensive Literacy (Round1) RFA
The purpose of the Kentucky Comprehensive Literacy (KyCL) grant is to support schools in improving the reading and writing achievement for all learners from birth to grade 12. Through a literacy needs assessment, the district and school will develop comprehensive literacy plans with four (4) year funding for initial implementation. Districts will create a Literacy Leadership Team that will guide the school-level Literacy Leadership Teams, birth to grade 12, in the feeder systems. The KyCL projects will establish collaborative relationships among all providers of educational opportunities to learners (e.g., early childhood providers, schools and districts, community partners). Additionally, projects will focus on closing the literacy learner gaps of the disadvantaged by establishing specific supports for at-risk learners, birth to grade 12. The goal is to increase the numbers of disadvantaged learners ready for transitioning successfully at various points on this continuum.
The questions deadline is March 20, 2020 at 4:00 (ET). All questions must be sent to KDERFP@education.ky.gov.
The application submission deadline is April 13, 2020 at 4:00pm (ET)
Due to current circumstances and the limitations of social distancing, it is understandable if KyCL grant applicants are having difficulties with aspects of the applications. If your district is experiencing difficulty in acquiring signatures and/or partner letters, be advised that a more lenient approach to these pieces are acceptable. For instance, electronic signatures are an acceptable alternative. ContactKDERFP@education.ky.govis you have challenging circumstances. Please note that the due date for the application has not been altered from 4/13/20 by 4:00 ET.
KyCL round 1 RFA 3.23 Amend
KyCL RFA Technical Assistance recording
KYCL Technical Assistance Session 2
KYCL Technical Assistance Session 3
Evaluating Evidence for KyCL grant programs recording
KyCL Technical Assistance Calendar UPDATE
KyCL call for reviewers
KyCL General Tech Asst power point
KyCL District Budget Narrative
FY20 KYCL FAQ
KyCL Tech. Asst. Slides 101
KyCL Tech. Asst. Slides 102
KyCL Tech. Asst. Slides 103
KYCL Q & A Session 1
KYCL Q & A Session 2
FY20 Striving Readers Comprehensive Literacy Supplemental RFA
Striving Readers Comprehensive Literacy (SRCL), Kentucky Department of Education's comprehensive literacy program, is now planted in 44 feeder systems spanning the commonwealth. SRCL districts have indicated their desire and commitment to continuous literacy improvement. Our State Education Association's (SEA) strategic plan includes a focus on early literacy and the state Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) plan targets making real progress on closing achievement gaps and success for all students. KDE's strategic and ESSA plans center on "cultivating conditions for all schools and districts to achieve equitable and comprehensive success for all students and promoting a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement" (ESSA KY State Plan, 9).
The questions deadline is December 13, 2019 at 4:00 (ET). All questions must be sent to KDERFP@education.ky.gov.
The application submission deadline is January 10, 2020 at 4:00pm (ET)
The Technical Assistance session is December 9, 2019 at 2:00pm (ET)
SRCL Supplemental Technical Assistance
FY20 SRCL Supplemental RFA
SRCL Supplemental-RFA Call for Reviewers
FY20 Striving Readers Comprehensive Literacy Supplemental FAQ
FY20 Kentucky Innovative Learning Network Travel Fund RFA (KYILN)
There are many schools in Kentucky implementing components of personalized learning, and district leaders are encouraged to visit exemplar schools within our state. There are also many examples of personalized learning across the country, and district leaders may benefit from site visits to other hubs of educational innovation, such as schools committed to competency based education or piloting blended learning initiatives. This grant is intended to support travel to exemplar schools outside the state of Kentucky. A list of suggested schools and other entities is included as Appendix B but travel is not limited to the suggestions in Appendix B and no particular preference will be given to applications for travel to schools mentioned in Appendix B. This grant is not intended to support travel to national conferences unless the conference is hosted by a school.
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.
Funds are allocated to states for use during the period beginning October 1, 2019 and ending September 30, 2020. The level of funds provided to any one school must be calculated by funding each student at $50 to $75 per year.