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Announcement of Funding Opportunity
RFP #: GC17-015

Removing Barriers to CTE Programs for English Language Learners and Students with Disabilities Grant Application


RECENT UPDATES

3/13/17:

  • IMPORTANT UPDATE: Application Due Date Extended to 3/17/17
    Due to inclement weather, the application due date has been extended from 3/14/17 to 3/17/17.

3/2/17:

  • Additional questions and answers posted.

2/22/17:

  • Due to the need for additional clarification for this grant opportunity, a revised RFP has been posted. This revised RFP includes new due dates for questions and submission.
  • Questions and answers document posted.

Grant Application Documents

Application in PDF Adobe PDF | Application in Word Word document – Updated 3/13/17
Questions and Answers Adobe PDF – Posted 2/22/17
Questions and Answers Adobe PDF – Posted 3/2/17

Legislative Authority

Laws of 2016-2017

Purpose of Grant

To ensure that all students have a pathway that leads to college and career readiness, $1 million is available to provide Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs with support and resources to eliminate barriers to Students With Disabilities (SWD) and English Language Learners (ELL)/Multilingual Learners (MLL), encourage participation in and equitable access to CTE programs and activities, and promote gender diversity in non-traditional career paths.

Project Period

September 1, 2017- August 31, 2018

Eligible Applicants

Local Educational Agencies (LEA), BOCES (lead agencies) in partnership with institutions of higher education, community and business organizations

Amount of Funding

$1 million is available statewide with awards of not more than $200,000 each.

Due Date and Submission Instructions

Submit one (1) original and three (3) copies postmarked by March 17, 2017 to:

New York State Education Department
Attn: GC#17-015 Removing Barriers to CTE Grant
Grants Management, Room 464 EBA
89 Washington Avenue
Albany, NY 12234

Questions and Answers

Questions and Answers Adobe PDF – Posted 2/22/17
Questions and Answers Adobe PDF – Posted 3/2/17

All questions must be submitted via E-Mail to RemovingCTEBarriers@nysed.gov by February 28, 2017. A complete list of all Questions and Answers will be posted here no later than March 2, 2017

Grant Application Documents

Application in PDF Adobe PDF | Application in Word Word document – Updated 3/13/17
Questions and Answers Adobe PDF – Posted 2/22/17
Questions and Answers Adobe PDF – Posted 3/2/17


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Last Updated: March 13, 2017