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Find similar grantsStronger Connections Grant Program is sponsored by Illinois State Board of Education. This program supports high-need Local Education Agencies (LEAs) in efforts to prevent violence and establish safe, healthy, inclusive, and supportive teaching and learning opportunities and environments.
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Subtopic_x0020_Level_x0020_1}} {{item. ResourceLink. Description}} SAVE the DATE: Stronger Connections Collaborative - Starting this month (Sept 2025) , ISBE will hold virtual monthly sessions for Stronger Connections grantees.
The Stronger Connections Collaborative will provide a space for participants to: Learn – Discuss resources and strategies related to grant programming. Share – Share their successful grant activities. Collaborate – Network with local and statewide grantees.
Grow – Receive technical assistance for meeting grant reporting requirements. Refer to the flyer with all session dates. If you have questions, please email: strongerconnections@isbe.
net . FY 2025 Stronger Connections Grant End Date FAQ – This communication was sent to grantees in an email on May 23, 2025. Grant Periodic Performance Report – Guidance Information – This document provides guidance for completing the Grant Periodic Performance report in the Grant Periodic Report System in IWAS.
Stronger Connections Collaborative Meetings - Slide Decks March 2026 Stronger Connections Collaborative Slide Deck February 2026 Stronger Connections Collaborative Slide Deck January 2026 Stronger Connections Collaborative Slide Deck December 2025 Stronger Connections Collaborative Slide Deck October 2025 Stronger Connections Collaborative Slide Deck The overall goal of the Stronger Connection Grant is to help schools provide all students with safe and supportive learning opportunities and environments that are critical for their success by establishing emergency operations plans, a positive school culture/climate, and prioritizing student wellness.
The Illinois State Board of Education received a total allocation of $40,627,885 for the Stronger Connections Grant program. Stronger Connections Grant Program Summary On June 25, 2022, President Biden signed the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA), which provides $1 billion in funding to State Educational Agencies (SEAs) to be distributed under Title IV, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA).
The BSCA specifies that SEAs must make competitive subgrants to high-need local educational agencies (LEAs), as determined by the SEA, for activities to support safe and healthy students under Section 4108 of the ESEA.
The department has designated BSCA Section 4108 funds as the Stronger Connections grant program to distinguish it from the regular Title IV, Part A, Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grants program, which funds a broader range of activities, including activities. ISBE is pleased to announce that the fiscal year 2025 Bipartisan Safer Communities Act Stronger Connections Grant Program Request for Proposals is now available.
The program's purpose is to support high-need Local Education Agencies (LEAs) in their efforts to prevent violence and to establish safe, healthy, inclusive, and supportive teaching and learning opportunities and environments that create a positive school culture and climate and prioritize student wellness and academic outcomes through evidence-based activities as specified in Section 4108 of the elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965.
Available funds will not exceed $40,424,746. Successful applicants will receive a one-time award, with minimum grant awards of no less than $100,000 to a maximum of $4,958,020 contingent upon district population to include a base and per student amount based on the most recent fall enrollment report.
Stronger Connections Grantee Manual (Updated for Year 2 - FY26) FY25 BSCA Stronger Connections Webinar - Note that the webinar states a due date of April 5, 2024. The deadline has been extended: Proposals are to be submitted electronically through the ISBE Attachment Manager no later than 5:00 p. m.
on Friday, April 12, 2024. Questions for the FAQ list must be submitted to strongerconnections@isbe. net Type FY25 SCG in the subject line of the email FY25 BSCA Stronger Connections Grant FAQ Bipartisan Safer Communities Act Stronger Connections Grant Program FAQ District Level Free and Reduced Lunch Percentages (40% or higher) FY25 BSCA Stronger Connections RFP - Note that the RFP states a due date of April 5, 2024.
The deadline has been extended: Proposals are to be submitted electronically through the ISBE Attachment Manager no later than 5:00 p. m. on Friday, April 12, 2024.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: High-need Local Education Agencies (LEAs) in Illinois, as determined by the SEA. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows available funds will not exceed $40,424,746. Minimum grant awards of no less than $100,000 to a maximum of $4,958,020. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Stronger Connections Grant Program is funded by Illinois State Board of Education. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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