The Arkansas Department of Education is announcing the Request for Proposals for the Stewart B. McKinney Education of Homeless Children and Youth Grant. Funds will be awarded to local educational agencies (LEAs) through competitive grants, based on the demonstration of need. The maximum amount to be awarded to a LEA will be $300 per pupil or $25,000, whichever is less. The duration of the grant award shall be for terms not to exceed three years. The grantees must apply annually as a new applicant, providing current data to support the need for funds. Fiscal and progress reports will be required during the project period.
The Improving America's Schools Act Amendments to Public Law 103-382, Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistant Act: Education for Homeless Children and Youth (42 U.S.C. 11431 et seq.) of 1990, as amended in Subtitle VII B, in Improving America's Schools Act (IASA) of 1994, states that the purpose of this program is "…to provide funds for direct services to ensure that all homeless children and youth have equal access to the same free, appropriate public education, including public preschool education, provided to other children and youth."
Included with this memorandum is the request for Stewart B. McKinney Education of Homeless Children and Youth Proposals, the grant applicant packet, Education for the Homeless Children and Youth Regulations, and reference and resource materials. Faxed copies of the application will not be accepted. The original and three copies of the application must be received by 4:30 p.m. at the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) on or before June 21, 2001, to: Susan Underwood, Homeless Coordinator; Arkansas Department of Education; #4 Capitol Mall, Room 402-A; Little Rock, AR 72201.
For questions or additional information, contact Susan Underwood at 501-682-4847 or sunderwood@arkedu.k12.ar.us.