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The FY 2016 grants to Military-Connected Local Educational Agencies for Academic and Support Programs (MCASP) are 5-year grants that aim to strengthen family-school-community relationships and enhance student achievement among military dependent students. Applicants may choose to design their projects according to academic goals, military-connected support goals, or a combination of both. Military dependent student support projects should address the social-emotional needs of military dependent students. All projects should strengthen teacher content knowledge and skills through sustained professional development. Please note that applicants are required to use the first year of their award as a planning year. During this year, such activities as refining project plans, providing professional development, securing necessary resources, and hiring or revising staff positions take place.Awards will be made to local educational agencies (LEAs) on behalf of their eligible school(s). To qualify:• All participating schools must have a 15 percent or greater military dependent student enrollment.Although funding is contingent upon military dependent student enrollment, it is expected that the proposed programs may serve all students at the target schools. Funding may also target sub-groups of military dependent students, such as students with disabilities (SWDs) and English language learners (ELLs). LEAs may submit only one application on behalf of its eligible schools.The following two caveats should be noted:• Program impact on military dependent student subgroups must be demonstrable and measureable. Districts must be able to disaggregate all outcomes to show military dependent student growth.• Student support programs must focus primarily on military dependent students and include impacts that are demonstrable and measureable. Districts must be able to disaggregate outcomes for military dependent students.Definition of Military dependent Student: The term military dependent student is defined as an elementary or secondary school student who is: (i) a dependent of a member of the Armed Forces; (ii) a dependent of a civilian employee of the Department of Defense; or (iii) a dependent of a person who is not amember of the Armed Forces or a civilian employee of the Department of Defense but who is employed on Federal property.Authorization: Section 574 (d) of P.L. 109-364, as amended; Title 10 U.S.C. Section 2192(b) and Title 10 U.S.C. Section 2193a
Funding Opportunity Number: HE1254-16-R-9999. Assistance Listing: 12.556. Funding Instrument: G. Category: ED. Award Amount: $250K – $1.5M per award.
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Search similar grants →Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Eligible applicants: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification). Any local educational agency (LEA) may apply on behalf of its military-connected schools. To be included in the grant:All participating schools must have 15 percent or greater military dependent student enrollment.Schools with a military dependent student enrollment of less than 15 percent for the 2015-16 School Year are not eligible to apply.The funding formula is based on the number of military dependent students at eligible school(s).Number of Military dependent Students at Target School(s) Award Amount (Total for 5 years)250 or fewer $250,000.00251 - 500 $500,000.00501 - 750 $750,000.00751 – 1,000 $1,000,000.001,001 – 1,250 $1,250,000.001,251 or greater $1,500,000.00Current DoDEA grant recipients are eligible to apply.All grants will have a project performance period ending date of August 31, 2021.Grantees are required to use the first year of the grant (2016-17) as a planning year. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $250K – $1.5M per award Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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Washington Headquarters Services, Acquisition and Procurement Office, on behalf of the Office of the Secretary of Defense, has been assigned responsibility to negotiate and award a grant to the National World War II Museum under the authority of Section 8085 of the Department of Defense Appropriations Act for 2010, Public Law 111-118, December 19, 2009. Funding Opportunity Number: HQ0034-10-1-0002. Assistance Listing: 12.599. Funding Instrument: G. Category: ED. Award Amount: Up to $19.7M per award.
The Washington Headquarters Services Acquisition Directorate, on behalf of the Task Force for Business and Stability Operations (TFBSO), proposes to award a grant on a single-source basis to the not for profit organization, Partners for Sustainable Development. The purpose of this project is to offer 30 semi-skilled Afghan gemstone artisans (30% women) advanced technical training and business development skills in the Indian jewelry center of Jaipur. After the training is complete, the project will assist participants with job placements in Afghanistan. Indian market research will be done to assess the demand for Afghan gemstones and encourage and facilitate direct supplier-buyer links in the region. Students will be given an opportunity to participate in developing a line of jewelry during the program. The jewelry will be sold in trade shows in the US, UK, and internationally. Funding Opportunity Number: HQ0034-12-1-0003. Assistance Listing: 12.597. Funding Instrument: G. Category: ELT. Award Amount: $1.1M total program funding.
The Office of Net Assessment conducts and sponsors analyses that compare the standing, trends, and future prospects of U.S. and foreign military capability and military potential. Priority is given to assessing aspects of the security environment and parts of the world that are likely to change in the future, and that may present threats or opportunities to the United States. Assessments may focus on specific theaters, regions, functions, mission areas, major weapons categories, doctrine, etc., as well as on demographic, economic, and political developments that may affect the power and strategies of nations. There are five specific areas of interest and one area for additional research topics. The areas of interest are as follows: Future Naval Warfare, Proliferated World, Space, Sustaining Current Areas of U.S. Advantage, History, and Additional Research Topics. Funding Opportunity Number: HQ0034-ONA-09-BAA-0002. Assistance Listing: 12.300. Funding Instrument: CA. Category: ST.