NYSED / P-12 / Funding Opportunities / 2020-23 Title I School Improvement Section 1003 NYSIP-PLC Phase III

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Announcement of Funding Opportunity
RFP #GC20-009

Title I School Improvement Section 1003
New York State Integration Project – Professional Learning Community (NYSIP-PLC) Grant
Phase III, 2020–2023

RECENT UPDATES Update 4/23/2020: As a result of the COVID-19 outbreak, it is no longer necessary to submit an original paper application for RFP GC20-009 (New York State Integration Project – Professional Learning Community Grant Phase III, 2020-2023). The electronic copy already required is sufficient. Applications should be emailed to SIGA@nysed.gov by the end of the day on May 7, 2020. Please be sure that all required signatures are included. Questions and Answers – Posted 4/9/20 Update 4/7/2020 – GRANT APPLICATION EXTENSION: The deadline for applications for RFP GC20-009 (New York State Integration Project – Professional Learning Community Grant Phase III, 2020-2023) to be emailed and postmarked has been extended again to May 7, 2020. The deadline to submit a Non-Mandatory Notice of Intent to SIGA@nysed.gov remains April 9, 2020. A Questions and Answers Summary will be posted here no later than April 9, 2020.

Application in PDF | Application in Word
Questions and Answers – Posted 4/9/20

The New York State Integration Project – Professional Learning Community (NYSIP-PLC) program is authorized under Title 1, Part A, Section 1003 of ESEA, as amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).

The purpose of the NYSIP-PLC program is to increase student achievement in New York State Title I Schools, particularly those schools identified for improvement, by encouraging greater integration by race and ethnicity, as well as socioeconomic, special education, and English language learner/Multilingual learner (ELL/MLL) status in Title I schools.

September 1, 2020 – August 31, 2023

For participation in Phase III of the NYSIP-PLC Grant, the New York State Education Department (NYSED or “the Department”) has established a list of preliminarily eligible districts based on participation in Phase II of the NYSIP-PLC.
Districts that did not participate in Phase II of the NYSIP-PLC Grant are not eligible for Phase III of the NYSIP-PLC Grant.

District Name	2018-19 Student Enrollment
Buffalo City School District	38,511
East Ramapo Central School District (Spring Valley)	8,852
Mount Vernon School District	7,995
New York City Community School District #1	11,872
New York City Community School District #2	62,548
New York City Community School District #3	25,968
New York City Community School District #10	54,091
New York City Community School District #13	26,460
New York City Community School District #15	33,238
New York City Community School District #21	35,675
New York City Community School District #22	35,810
New York City Community School District #24	56,326
New York City Community School District #27	43,635
New York City Community School District #28	39,767
New York City Community School District #30	40,754
New York City Community School District #31	59,343
Peekskill City School District	3,315
Rochester City School District	30,812
Syracuse City School District	21,324
Wyandanch Union Free School District	2,688

Phase III of the NYSIP-PLC will be funded via competitive grant awards. Participation in Phase II does not guarantee funding for or participation in Phase III. In Phase III, approximately 6-8 awards will be granted.

The total amount of funding available is approximately $20,000,000. LEAs may request funds up to $3,000,000 for the entirety of Phase III.

Update 4/23/2020: As a result of the COVID-19 outbreak, it is no longer necessary to submit an original paper application for RFP GC20-009 (New York State Integration Project – Professional Learning Community Grant Phase III, 2020-2023). The electronic copy already required is sufficient. Applications should be emailed to SIGA@nysed.gov by the end of the day on May 7, 2020. Please be sure that all required signatures are included.

Applications must be emailed and postmarked by May 7, 2020.
For the original copy, send the completed application to:

Attn: Title I 1003 NYSIP-PLC Phase III Grant
New York State Education Department
Office of ESSA-Funded Programs
89 Washington Avenue
Room 320 EB
Albany, New York 12234

For the electronic copy, send the completed application to SIGA@nysed.gov and include the district name and “Title I 1003 NYSIP-PLC Phase III Grant” in the subject line.

Please send the non-mandatory Notice of Intent to SIGA@nysed.gov by April 9, 2020.

Questions and Answers – Posted 4/9/20

Questions regarding this RFP may be submitted to SIGA@nysed.gov. The deadline for questions is March 31, 2020. A Questions and Answers Summary will be posted here no later than April 9, 2020.

The Notice of Intent (NOI) is not a requirement for submitting a complete application; however, NYSED strongly encourages all prospective applicants to submit an NOI to ensure a timely and thorough review and rating process. The NOI is a simple email notice stating your organization’s (use the legal name and NYS Vendor ID) intent to apply for this grant. Please send the NOI to SIGA@nysed.gov by April 9, 2020.

Pursuant to Article 15-A of the New York State Executive Law, the M/WBE participation goal for this grant is 30% of each applicant’s total discretionary non-personal service budget over the entire term of the grant. See the M/WBE Participation Goals section for further information and forms for completion.

Application in PDF | Application in Word
Questions and Answers – Posted 4/9/20

Last Updated: April 23, 2020