Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE): School Choice and Improvement Programs (SCIP): Stronger Connections Technical Assistance and Capacity Building (SCTAC) Grant Program, Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.424H
ID: 355113Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Department of Education (ED)

Award Range

$0 - $1M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Education

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/355113

Additional Information

https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-06-26/pdf/2024-14000.pdf
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Education is offering the Stronger Connections Technical Assistance and Capacity Building (SCTAC) Grant Program, aimed at enhancing the mental health and well-being of early learners, school-age children, and educators. This grant program seeks to provide technical assistance and capacity building to high-need local educational agencies (LEAs) through evidence-based and culturally inclusive practices, particularly in response to the growing mental health challenges exacerbated by the pandemic. With an estimated total program funding of $10,930,000 and an award ceiling of $1,000,000, applications are open from June 26, 2024, with a submission deadline of August 26, 2024. For further inquiries, applicants can contact Hamed Negron-Perez at SCTAC@ed.gov or by phone at (202) 219-1674.

    Point(s) of Contact
    SCTAC@ed.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    2022-26554.pdf
    The document focuses on revised common instructions for applicants aiming to secure discretionary grants from the Department of Education. These updated instructions, published in the Federal Register, aim to simplify the application process and reduce barriers for applicants. Key updates include the removal of references to the Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) and the transition to the Unique Entity Identifier (UEI). Essential application requirements include obtaining a UEI and Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), and ensuring registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to submitting applications electronically via Grants.gov. The document also outlines submission procedures, emphasizing electronic formats and deadlines to ensure applications are date- and time-stamped correctly. It includes guidance for applicants requiring accommodations due to disabilities, ensuring accessibility in the application process. Additionally, there is a notice for an open meeting of the Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Board, affirming the government's commitment to public participation in environmental management discussions. Overall, the updates aim to enhance clarity and efficiency in the grant application process while ensuring compliance with federal regulatory standards.
    2024-14000.pdf
    The document outlines the announcement of the Stronger Connections Technical Assistance and Capacity Building Grant Program by the U.S. Department of Education, aimed at improving the mental health and wellbeing of early learners, school-age children, and educators. Applications for the fiscal year 2024 are open from June 26, 2024, with submissions due by August 26, 2024. The program seeks to provide technical assistance to high-need local educational agencies (LEAs) through evidence-based and culturally inclusive practices, particularly in light of increasing student mental health issues exacerbated by the pandemic. The initiative is part of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, allocating $1 billion to support safe and inclusive school environments. The main focus areas include increasing student attendance, engagement, and mental health support tailored for early learners and underserved populations. Applicants are encouraged to propose projects that enhance educator wellbeing, build partnerships with families, and foster peer support programs. The document details application requirements and evaluation criteria, emphasizing the importance of measurable outcomes and resource adequacy. The grant program signifies a commitment to enhancing educational equity and expediting support for mental health services within schools to improve academic outcomes for all students.
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