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Elementary and Secondary School Counseling Program Grant Announced!

The U.S. Department of Education, Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools, announced today that it is accepting applications for the FY 2008 (i.e., 2008-2009) school year for the Grants for Elementary and Secondary School Counseling Programs.

The Grants for Elementary and Secondary School Counseling Programs will provide funds to Local Educational Agencies (LEAs), including charter schools considered to be LEAs under state law, to establish or expand elementary school and secondary school counseling programs.

Award Information:

Applications available: December 13, 2007
Deadline for Transmittal: January 28, 2008
Eligible Applicants: Local Educational Agencies, including charter schools that are considered LEAs under state law.
Estimated Range of Awards: $250,000 - $400,000
Estimated Average Size of Awards: $350,000
Maximum Award: $400,000
Estimated Number of Awards: 50

Note: The administration's budget request for FY 2008 does not include funds for this program. However, ED is inviting applications to allow enough time to complete the grant process if Congress appropriates funds for this program. Contingent upon the availability of funds and the quality of applications, ED may make additional awards later in FY 2008 and in FY 2009 from the list of unfunded applicants from this competition.

Application Information: Download a copy of the application.

Content and Form of Application Submission: Requirements concerning the content of an application, together with the forms you must submit, are in the application package for this program. Applications for grants under this program may be submitted electronically using the www.grants.gov. Apply site (Grants.gov), or in paper format by mail or hand delivery.

NOTE: Deadline for Transmittal of Applications is Jan. 28, 2008

For additional information, contact: Loretta McDaniel at: U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW., Room 3E214, Washington, DC 20202-6450. Telephone: (202) 260-2661 or by email: Loretta.McDaniel.ed.gov