Announcement of Funding Opportunity
RFP #: GC17-015
Removing Barriers to CTE Programs for English Language Learners and Students with Disabilities Grant Application
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Grant Application Documents
Application in PDF | Application in Word
– Updated 3/13/17
Questions and Answers
– Posted 2/22/17
Questions and Answers
– Posted 3/2/17
Legislative Authority
Laws of 2016-2017
Purpose of Grant
To ensure that all students have a pathway that leads to college and career readiness, $1 million is available to provide Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs with support and resources to eliminate barriers to Students With Disabilities (SWD) and English Language Learners (ELL)/Multilingual Learners (MLL), encourage participation in and equitable access to CTE programs and activities, and promote gender diversity in non-traditional career paths.
Project Period
September 1, 2017- August 31, 2018
Eligible Applicants
Local Educational Agencies (LEA), BOCES (lead agencies) in partnership with institutions of higher education, community and business organizations
Amount of Funding
$1 million is available statewide with awards of not more than $200,000 each.
Due Date and Submission Instructions
Submit one (1) original and three (3) copies postmarked by March 17, 2017 to:
New York State Education Department
Attn: GC#17-015 Removing Barriers to CTE Grant
Grants Management, Room 464 EBA
89 Washington Avenue
Albany, NY 12234
Questions and Answers
Questions and Answers
– Posted 2/22/17
Questions and Answers
– Posted 3/2/17
All questions must be submitted via E-Mail to RemovingCTEBarriers@nysed.gov by February 28, 2017. A complete list of all Questions and Answers will be posted here no later than March 2, 2017
Grant Application Documents
Application in PDF | Application in Word
– Updated 3/13/17
Questions and Answers
– Posted 2/22/17
Questions and Answers
– Posted 3/2/17
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