McKinney-Vento Homeless Children & Youth Grant

Deadline: 12/1/2021

Amount: unspecified

Website: http://www.cde.state.co.us/studentsupport/homeless_index

Description:

The purpose of the program is to provide funding for programs that address the goals of the American Rescue Plan Act. The purpose of this funding opportunity is to support the removal of all educational barriers facing children and youth experiencing homelessness, with an emphasis on enrollment, attendance, and opportunity to succeed. The priorities for this RFP include: (1) creating a collaborative model that address root causes associated with lack of educational stability, low academic performance, and rising dropout rates for students experiencing homelessness (2) the development of a regional homeless education consortium to address the needs of rural and under resourced communities.

Eligible applicants:

All Colorado LEAs and BOCES are eligible to apply. Applicants may contract with other agencies; however, the local school system assumes responsibility for setting program goals and monitoring program accomplishments. The LEA/BOCES must serve in the capacity of fiscal agent.