CONNECT GrantAllocations

The State Board of Education approved a $1,000,000 grant award in State Bond Funds to Local Education Agencies (LEAs) as part of O.C.G.A 20-4-240, which requires the State Board of Education to establish an annual grant for the renovation, modernization, replacement, or purchase of equipment for the enhancement of programs currently certified or in the process of achieving industry certification in educational facilities aligning to industry credentials linked to occupations in the skilled trade industry. Grant period ends June 30, 2024.

Electric Vehicle Maintenance Lab GrantAllocations

The State Board of Education approved a $2,189,104 grant award in Federal Funds to Local Education Agencies (LEAs) for the purchase of electric vehicle maintenance lab equipment for CTAE Automotive Education programs. Grant period ends June 30, 2024.

Elementary and Middle School Construction Education GrantAllocations

The State Board of Education approved a $121,175 grant award in Federal Funds to Local Education Agencies (LEAs) for the purchase of lab equipment for elementary and middle school CTAE Construction Education programs. Grant period ends June 30, 2024.

FY24 Construction-Related Equipment Grants for Career, Technical, and Agricultural EducationAllocations

The State Board of Education approved a $5,571,250 grant award to Local Education Agencies (LEAs) to support CTAE program improvement by providing funds to be used for essential equipment in new or remodeled facilities opening in FY24. Grant period ends June 30, 2024.

FY24 Federal High School Program Grants for Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education GrantAllocations

The State Board of Education approved a $23,131,503 grant award in Federal Funds to Local Education Agencies (LEAs) for the support of CTAE High School and Middle School programs. The CTAE Division of the Georgia Department of Education serves as the fiscal agent for federal funds allocated to the state of Georgia through the Carl D. Perkins V legislation. Grant period ends June 30, 2024.

School Custodians GrantBoard Item

The State Board of Education approved a $8,767,477 grant award in Federal Funds to Local Education Agencies (LEAs) to provide a one-time $1,000 bonus for school custodians in recognition of the increased services and supports required to maintain clean and safe environments for students and staff. Grant period ends September 1, 2023.

FY24 Federal ESSA and IDEA GrantsAllocations

The State Board of Education approved a $1,171,279,188 grant award in Federal Funds to Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) for the purpose of awarding annual formula-based allocations under Title I, Part A; Title I, Part C; Title I, Part D Subpart 1; Title I, Part D Subpart 2; Title II, Part A; Title III, Part A; Title IV, Part A; Title V, Part B; The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) 611; and IDEA 619. Grant period ends September 30, 2024.

FY24 Georgia Parent Mentor Partnership (GaPMP) GrantAllocations

The State Board of Education approved a $1,803,200 grant award in Federal Funds to Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) in the Georgia Parent Mentor Partnership (GaPMP) for the hiring of a parent of a student with a disability to serve as a parent mentor to provide support and training to families within the LEA. Grant period ends June 30, 2024.

FY24 Grant for Residential and Reintegration ServicesAllocations

The State Board of Education approved a $1,275,657 grant award in State Funds to Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) for special education residential and reintegration services for students placed in private facilities by LEAs. Grant period ends June 30, 2024.

FY24 High Cost Grant for Special EducationAllocations

The State Board of Education approved a $4,999,995 grant award in Federal Funds to Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) for students with disabilities whose direct instructional and related services exceed $27,000 in individual annual costs. Grant period ends September 30, 2024.

2023 National ESEA Distinguished School AwardBoard Item

The State Board of Education approved a $40,000 grant award in Federal Funds to two Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) for recognition as Georgia’s 2023 National Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) Distinguished Schools. Grant period ends September 30, 2024.

FY24 Title III, Part A Immigrant SubgrantAllocations

The State Board of Education approved a $1,017,911 subgrant award in Federal Funds to provide for supplemental language and whole child services to immigrant children and youth and their families, and to build school personnel capacity to work with immigrant students. Grant period ends September 30, 2024.

American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act: ESSER III ReallocationBoard Item

The State Board of Education approved a $0 reallocation grant award in Federal Funds to Local Education Agencies (LEAs) for the redistribution of funds due to the closure of Harriet Tubman School of Science and Technology. Georgia allocates funds in accordance with the ARP legislation that requires funds be distributed in the same proportion as each school district received funds under Part A of Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, as amended, in the most recent fiscal year. Grant period ends September 30, 2024.

Charter Schools Facilities GrantAllocations

The State Board of Education approved a $7,399,465 grant award in State Funds to eligible charter schools in accordance with the State Charter Schools Act requiring the State Board of Education to disburse facilities grants from funds specifically appropriated for such purpose, to provide local and state charter schools with facilities funding more comparable to traditional public schools. Grant period ends June 30, 2024.

Rural Para to Teacher Grant Allocations

The State Board of Education approved a $1,776,679 grant award in Federal Funds to Local Education Agencies (LEAs) for rural paraprofessionals to receive up to $6,000 to help with costs associated with pursuing a degree in education at a Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC) approved institution. Grant period ends August 30, 2024.

FY24 Title I, Part A, 1003 School Improvement Implementation GrantsAllocations

The State Board of Education approved a $36,715,256 grant award in Federal Funds to Local Education Agencies (LEAs) with schools identified as Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI), Targeted Support and Improvement (TSI), Additional Targeted Support and Improvement (ATSI), or Tier IV. This grant is awarded to support implementation of school improvement plans as outlined in the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) of 1965, as amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015, and the ESEA Flexibility Waiver approved by the United States Education Department on June 12, 2015. Grant period ends September 30, 2024.

FY24 RESA Supplemental GrantsAllocations

The State Board of Education approved a $20,894,860 grant award in State and Federal Funds to 16 Regional Education Service Agencies (RESAs) for school improvement specialists, educational technology services, mathematics mentors, English language arts specialists, school climate specialists, wraparound coordinators, academic recovery specialists, the Growing Readers program, leadership coaching for rural schools, and a rural network initiative. Grant period for federal funds ends September 30, 2024 and state funds June 30, 2024.

Commercial Warehouse Storage and Delivery GrantBoard Item

The State Board of Education approved a $2,400,000 grant award in Federal Funds to School Food Authorities (SFAs) for the reimbursement of expenses from School Year 2023 (SY23) for the commercial warehouse storage and delivery of United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) foods. All SFAs with less than four months cash resources are eligible, and the distribution is based on student enrollment, as well as warehouse and delivery expenses. Grant period ends September 30, 2024.

National School Lunch Program (NSLP) Equipment Assistance GrantBoard Item

The State Board of Education approved a $1,229,986 grant award in Federal Funds to School Food Authorities (SFAs) for the reimbursement of expenses from the purchase of school nutrition equipment. Grant period ends September 30, 2025.

Reduced-Price Student Meal Reimbursement GrantBoard Item

The State Board of Education approved a $6,333,876 grant award in Federal Funds to School Food Authorities (SFAs) for the reimbursement of the remaining cost for the service of reduced-priced student school breakfast and lunches not funded with Federal reimbursement. SFAs submit a monthly meal claim for the grant. The state agency verifies the meal claim and disburses payments to the SFAs on a monthly basis. Grant period ends June 30, 2024.

Supply Chain Assistance GrantAllocations

The State Board of Education approved a $44,484,224 grant award in Federal Funds to School Food Authorities (SFAs) for assisting schools experiencing supply chain disruptions. Grant period ends September 30, 2024.

USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program GrantAllocations

The State Board of Education approved a $5,672,283 grant award in Federal Funds to 47 School Food Authorities (SFAs) for administrative costs for participation in the School Year 2024 (SY24) Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP). Grant period ends June 30, 2024.

FY24 Federal ESSA and IDEA GrantsAllocations

The State Board of Education approved a $1,171,279,188 grant award in Federal Funds to Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) for the purpose of awarding annual formula-based allocations under Title I, Part A; Title I, Part C; Title I, Part D Subpart 1; Title I, Part D Subpart 2; Title II, Part A; Title III, Part A; Title IV, Part A; Title V, Part B; The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) 611; and IDEA 619. Grant period ends September 30, 2024.

FY24 Georgia Network for Educational and Therapeutic Support (GNETS) GrantAllocations

The State Board of Education approved a $57,585,852 grant award in Federal and State Funds to 24 Georgia Network for Educational and Therapeutic Support (GNETS) fiscal agents for the purpose of providing students with disabilities who exhibit severe social and behavioral challenges with educational and therapeutic supports. Grant period ends June 30, 2024.

FY24 Georgia Network for Educational and Therapeutic Support (GNETS) American Rescue Plan (ARP) GrantAllocations

The State Board of Education approved a $1,500,000 grant award in Federal Funds to 24 Georgia Network for Educational and Therapeutic Support (GNETS) for the purpose of providing students with disabilities who exhibit severe social and behavioral challenges with therapeutic supports, specifically licensed clinical staff. Grant period ends June 30, 2024.

FY24 Preschool Disability Services GrantAllocations

The State Board of Education approved a $46,780,890 grant award in State Funds to Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) for meeting the needs of preschool children with disabilities. Grant period ends June 30, 2024.

FY24 State Interagency Services GrantAllocations

The State Board of Education approved a $2,539,213 grant award in State Funds to designated state agencies and Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) for teachers and support staff for collaborative Individualized Education Program (IEP) services. Grant period ends June 30, 2024.

Advanced Placement (AP) Teacher Training GrantAllocations

The State Board of Education approved a $198,916 grant award in Federal Funds to Local Education Agencies (LEAs) to support the growth of AP programs by providing teachers the opportunity to attend AP Summer Institute Training. Grant period ends August 31, 2024.

Computer Science for Georgia (CS4GA) Capacity GrantAllocations

The State Board of Education approved a $154,250 grant award in State Funds to Local Education Agencies (LEAs) to support local districts in building Computer Science teacher capacity to ensure that each middle and high school is able to provide a Computer Science course. Grant period ends June 30, 2024.

Computer Science Teacher Equipment and Community GrantAllocations

The State Board of Education approved a $184,000 grant award in State Funds to Local Education Agencies (LEAs) to support the growth of the Computer Science education discipline by connecting Computer Science teachers to a larger professional community and providing them with tools for engaging students in tangible experiences. Grant period ends June 30, 2024.

Cultivating Teachers GrantAllocations

The State Board of Education approved a $350,000 grant award in Federal Funds to Local Education Agencies (LEAs) to provide financial support to districts with scheduled courses in the Teaching as a Profession Pathway. Grant period ends June 30, 2024.

Dyslexia Screeners GrantAllocations

The State Board of Education approved a $3,500,000 grant award in State Funds to Local Education Agencies (LEAs) for Dyslexia Screening pursuant to SB 48 (2019 Legislative Session). Grant period ends June 30, 2024.

Georgia Outdoor Learning Demonstration (GOLD) GrantsAllocations

The State Board of Education approved a $67,500 grant award in State Funds to Local Education Agencies (LEAs) for the purpose of supporting outdoor learning opportunities for students. Grant period ends June 30, 2024.

K-5 Numeracy Development GrantAllocations

The State Board of Education approved a $2,997,201 grant award in Federal Funds to Local Education Agencies (LEAs) for providing evidence-based intervention resources to support K-5 students' numeracy development. Grant period ends June 30, 2024.

Literacy for Learning, Living, and Leading in Georgia (L4GA) 2019: Cohort One Year Five GrantAllocations

The State Board of Education approved a $20,684,076 grant award in Federal Funds to Local Education Agencies (LEAs) for the purpose of implementation of Year Five of the L4GA 2019 Grant. Grant period ends September 30, 2024.

Literacy for Learning, Living, and Leading in Georgia (L4GA) 2019: Cohort Two Year Four GrantAllocations

The State Board of Education approved a $13,511,604 grant award in Federal Funds to Local Education Agencies (LEAs) for the purpose of implementation of Year Four of the L4GA 2019 Grant. Grant period ends September 30, 2024.

Paraprofessional to Teacher Reimbursement GrantAllocations

The State Board of Education approved a $1,889,500 grant award in State Funds to Local Education Agencies (LEAs) for covering costs associated with paraprofessionals completing their teaching certification through the Georgia Teacher Academy for Preparation Pedagogy (GaTAPP) program. Grant period ends March 31, 2025.

Science Teacher Equipment and Community GrantAllocations

The State Board of Education approved a $53,962 grant award in Federal Funds to Local Education Agencies (LEAs) to emphasize ongoing professional development and support for science teachers, particularly those with fewer than five years of experience, and to assist with the provision of science equipment or supplies to support standards-based instruction. Grant period ends June 30, 2024.

stART GrantAllocations

The State Board of Education approved a $200,000 grant award in Federal Funds to Local Education Agencies (LEAs) to expand access to arts education in rural Georgia. Grant period ends September 30, 2024.

Teaching and Learning Opportunity Grants, Round 3Allocations

The State Board of Education approved a $6,123,948 grant award in Federal Funds to Local Education Agencies (LEAs) to provide resources needed for Advanced Placement (AP), Health and Physical Education, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, and World Language teachers to implement sustainable instructional initiatives and to support the recruitment and retention of teachers. Grant period ends June 30, 2024.

Project Advancing Wellness and Resiliency in Education (AWARE) Year 4 GrantAllocations

The State Board of Education approved a $1,080,000 grant award in Federal Funds to three Local Education Agencies (LEAs) to support a positive learning environment and increase staff capacity to meet the needs of students. Grant period ends September 30, 2024.

Safer Georgia Schools Grant, Round 1Allocations

The State Board of Education approved a $16,011,868 grant award in Federal Funds to Local Education Agencies (LEAs) to develop and implement strategies to create safe and healthy learning environments for all students. Grant period ends September 30, 2026.

Safer Georgia Schools Grant, Round 2Allocations

The State Board of Education approved a $10,210,589 grant award in Federal Funds to Local Education Agencies (LEAs) to develop and implement strategies to create safe and healthy learning environments for all students. Grant period ends September 30, 2026.

School-Based Health Center (SBHC) Planning Grant, Round 1Allocations

The State Board of Education approved a $150,000 grant award in Federal Governor's Emergency Education Relief Funds to Local Education Agencies (LEAs) to provide for planning activities and to convene key stakeholders to prepare for establishing SBHCs in their districts. Grant period ends May 31, 2024.

School-Based Health Center (SBHC) Planning Grant, Round 2Allocations

The State Board of Education approved a $162,000 grant award in Federal Governor's Emergency Education Relief Funds to Local Education Agencies (LEAs) to provide for planning activities and to convene key stakeholders to prepare for establishing SBHCs in their districts. Grant period ends January 31, 2025.

FY24 Feminine Hygiene Products for Low Income Students GrantAllocations

The State Board of Education approved a $1,450,000 grant award in State Funds to Local Education Agencies (LEAs) for providing feminine hygiene products to low-income students. Grant period ends June 30, 2024.

FY24 RESA Mental Health Awareness Training GrantAllocations

The State Board of Education approved a $800,000 grant award in State Funds to 16 Regional Education Service Agencies (RESAs) for assisting with mental health awareness activities to support student mental health and well-being. Grant period ends June 30, 2024.

FY24 School-Based Health Center (SBHC) Renovation GrantAllocations

The State Board of Education approved a $1,340,000 grant award in Federal Funds to five Local Education Agencies (LEAs) previously awarded SBHC planning grants for the renovation and infrastructure of new school-based health centers. Grant period ends September 30, 2025.

Allocation 2

The State Board of Education approved a $616,000 grant award in Federal Funds to one Local Education Agency (LEA) previously awarded a SBHC planning grant for the renovation and infrastructure of two new school-based health centers. Grant period ends December 31, 2024.

Allocation 3

The State Board of Education approved a $308,000 grant award in Federal Funds to one Local Education Agency (LEA) previously awarded a SBHC planning grant for the renovation and infrastructure of a new school-based health center. Grant period ends October 31, 2026.

Allocation 4

The State Board of Education approved a $1,232,000 grant award in Federal Funds to two Local Education Agencies (LEAs) previously awarded a SBHC planning grant for the renovation and infrastructure of a new school-based health center. Grant period ends October 31, 2026.

FY24 School-Based Health Center (SBHC) Startup GrantAllocations

The State Board of Education approved a $2,732,000 grant award in Federal Funds to five Local Education Agencies (LEAs) for school-based health center startup costs. Grant period ends October 31, 2026.