college, credential & career ready summer initiative 2015 grant competition info session
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College, Credential & Career Ready Summer Initiative
2015 Grant Competition Info Session
Welcome!Objectives
Attendees will:• Understand the goals and
program requirements for the C3 Ready Summer Initiative
• Understand grant application & administration guidelines
Overview & Background• Middle grades are crucial for success in high
school and beyond• DC system of high school choice that asks
families and students to be early educational consumers
• DC Career & Technical Education Strategic Plan
Grant Initiative Goals• Increase the quality and scale of summer
programs that provide college & career readiness for middle school students
• Learn what works to improve student outcomes
C3 Ready Summer Goals• We are looking to fund programs that help
students do the following:– Manage time & stay organized– Set long & short term goals– Understand high school systems– Understand & evaluate high schools and academic
programs in Washington, DC– Understand the DC high school application process– Understand how middle and high school connects
to college and career pathways
Program Requirements• Daytime for at least 6 hours and 3+ weeks• Spend at least 85% of time on high school,
college and career awareness & readiness• Interactive & engaging for middle grades
youth• Create or greatly expand college & career
programs• Priority points for programs enrolling 70%
FARMS, TANF, or SNAP eligible students
Eligible Organizations• DC public & charter Local Education Agencies • Community-based organizations with 501c3
status• Accredited not for profit Institutions of
Higher Education• Must apply in Partnership. Lead Applicant is
fiscally responsible party• Letter of Partnership & MOU
Enrolling Students• Two options: open site or site limited to
target group of students • Programs not at least 80% enrolled two
weeks before the starting date must open to other students
Grant Awards & Administration• Total of $150,000 in local funds available• Anticipate $500 per student in OSSE funds• Requires documentation of a 1:1 funding
match – federal, local, or private funds• In-kind funds allowed for up to 50% of the
match• Applications through Enterprise Grants
Management System (EGMS)
Example Budget
Category Funding
OSSE Contribution $30,000
Required Match $30,000
In-Kind – up to 50% ($15,000)
TOTAL $60,000
Evaluation• Early College & Career Knowledge Survey as
pre/post test across all programs• Additional evaluation methods encouraged
by programs• Weekly attendance reports & final report to
OSSE
Grant Award TimelineDate Action
February 23 Release of Notice of Funding Availability
March 9 Release of Request for Applications
March 13 & 17 Information Sessions
March 23 Application Opens in EGMS
April 9 Application Closes at 4PM
April 16 Grant Award Notification
June 2015 Programs Begin
Funding TimelineTiming Percentage of Funds Available
Late June (Pre-Program)20%
Late July (Mid-Program)30%
August (Post-Program)50%
*All funds distributed on a reimbursement basis only
