Statewide Systems Grant
(Updated Aug 7, 2009)
Program Description: The ARRA makes available $250 million for competitive statewide data systems grants for states.
Funding: $250 million is available nationwide.
Application Process: The U.S. Department of Education has released the request for applications. Application information is available at:
http://nces.ed.gov/Programs/SLDS/grant_information.asp
Timeline: The deadline for submitting a grant application is November 19, 2009.
Contact:
Jan Steppe, 651-582-8686
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