The deadline for this competitive grant application is Wednesday, May 5, 2010 at 5:00 p.m.
2009-10 Title II, Part B Mathematics and Science Partnership (MSP) Application (Word)
Rubric for FY2010-2011 Title II, Part B Mathematics and Science Partnership Competitive Grant (Word)
Purpose: The intent of this program is to increase academic achievement of students in mathematics and science by enhancing the content knowledge and teaching skills of classroom teachers. Core partners in these grants must include science, technology, engineering and/or mathematics departments/faculty from institutions of higher education (IHE), including community colleges. Priority will also be given to those grants including a strong partnership with regional PA STEM Initiative projects. Partnerships of higher education, high-need LEAs, and other stakeholders will draw upon the strong disciplinary expertise of the mathematicians, scientists, technology and engineering faculty from higher education institutions to develop professional development activities that will increase student achievement by providing teachers with strong mathematics and/or science content knowledge.
Amount of Funds Available: Approximately $5.4 million for 2009-10
Anticipated # of Grant Awards: up to 10
Length of Grant Awards: up to 3 years pending continued funding at federal level
Eligibility: Any LEA (school district, charter school and/or Intermediate Unit) may apply for funds on behalf of high-need LEAs (see guidelines for definitions).
Timeline:
April 7, 2010 – Release RFP and Guidelines
April 16. 2010 – Pre-Grant Webinar ( 1:30 – 3:00 accessed via http://vclass.cciu.org) *
April 21, 2010 – Letter of Intent Due
May 5, 2010 – Grant Application Deadline – 5:00 p.m. (eGrants)
May 10, 2010 – Supporting documentation and grant copies received at PDE (needed in order to proceed to peer review) – 5:00 p.m.
May 11-12, 2010 – Peer Review Reading/Scoring of Grants Received
May 17, 2010 – Grant Award Announcement and approved programs to begin on/after June 15, 2010
*The Pre-Grant Webinar is a requirement for anyone interested in applying for this grant. The webinar will be recorded and made available through the Division of Federal Programs page on the PDE website.
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