Funding Source: State Funds
Grant Program Name: Community Education Council
Deadline for Applications for New CEC Status: May 11, 2012
Other Current Information:
Program Objectives: The community education councils identify, implement and oversee new or innovative efforts to provide access to post-secondary and higher education opportunities in educationally underserved communities within Pennsylvania . The community education councils serve their communities across the Commonwealth by assessing the education and training needs of their community and partnering with providers to offer educational programs. Offerings may include programs, courses or classes leading to professional, vocational or occupational certification or licensure, an associate degree, a bachelor’’ degree, a master’s degree, GED preparation, skill development or skill enhancement for the community workforce and customized job training for community employers. Further, the institutionally-neutral community education councils serve as a vehicle for workforce development, which meet the community's current and future economic development needs. Funding from this grant program is restricted to the cost of operation, including, but not limited to, personnel, rent, utilities, insurance, supplies, equipment and technology needs, staff development, marketing, maintenance and instructional services. Community education councils are generally found in rural areas where access to higher education is limited.
New Applicant Requirements: New applicants wishing to apply for the Commonwealth Community Education Council Grant need to submit a Proposal Letter stating an interest in achieving the objectives listed above. A brief abstract needs to be provided on how the stated objective will be met and the dollar amount requested to accomplish the objective. The Office of Postsecondary and Higher Education will review the abstract to determine if an invitation will be given to submit a complete application. Following their review, notification to proceed or not to proceed with the application for grant submission will be made. In order for a community education council to be awarded a grant, the following must be established by the organization: Registered as a non-profit organization with the Pennsylvania Department of State, Board of Directors, Federal Employer Identification Number, and separate and distinct financial accounting system. E-mail your Application for CEC Status to: RA-highereducation@pa.gov.
Eligible Entities and/or Partners: Existing Community Education Councils and newly formed Community Education Councils are eligible to apply. Any new Community Education Council must be a Pennsylvania-based nonprofit corporation.
Method of Distribution: Funds are distributed by invitation only to eligible entities.
