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160-1-4-. 289 - Creating Opportunities Now to Expand Credentialed Training (CONNECT) Grant Purpose of Grant.
The purpose of the grant is to provide for renovation, modernization, replacement or purchase of Capital-Related Equipment for the enhancement of programs that are currently certified or in the process of achieving industry certification in educational facilities that align to third-party industry-recognized credentials linked to an occupation that is identified as part of the skilled Conditions.
Each grant shall include funding for the purchase of Capital-Related Equipment for the enhancement of skilled trade industry programs. Grants awarded will range from $25,000 - $100,000.
Competitive grants will be awarded to local educational agencies (LEA) for programs that meet and exceed the teacher credentialing, industry certification, advisory committee, and student credentialing requirements of the grant within the competitive Recipients.
LEAs whose high schools meet the following requirements: 1) be currently industry certified and in good standing or in the process of achieving industry certification; 2) have a significant need of program upgrade in order to pursue industry certification the following school year; 3) have a current Advisory Committee to include industry and educational partners that meets at least twice per year; 4) be linked to an occupation that is identified as part of the skilled trade industry.
Criteria for Award. Georgia Department of Education staff review applications for adherence to the terms and conditions described in the application. Points are awarded to each grant, and schools are selected based on pre-determined criteria.
Funds are awarded Directions and Deadlines for Applying. Requests for information and application should be made to lplan@doe. k12.
ga. us. grant description entitled "Creating Opportunities Now to Expand Credentialed Training (CONNECT) Grant" submitted July State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Educational facilities in Georgia offering programs aligned to industry-recognized credentials in skilled trades. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $25,000 - $100,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Creating Opportunities Now to Expand Credentialed Training (CONNECT) Grant is funded by Georgia Department of Education. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Georgia. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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