Early Language and Literacy Mini-Grant Program (Georgia) HISTORICAL

 
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    CFDA#

    None
     

    Funder Type

    State Government

    IT Classification

    C - Funds little to no technology

    Authority

    Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement

    Summary

    The Early Language and Literacy Mini-Grant Program, a joint effort between the Governor's Office of Student Achievement (GOSA) and the Sandra Dunagan Deal Center for Early Language and Literacy at Georgia College, is designed to support collaborative partnerships in projects targeting birth to age eight language and literacy development needs.  These community partnerships may include childcare centers, public and private Pre-Ks, primary grades of elementary schools, local service agencies, and local nonprofits. 

    In this program, grants will be awarded, in amounts ranging from $5,000 to $20,000, to support innovative projects that develop or strengthen community initiatives targeting at least one of the four pillars of the Get Georgia Reading Campaign (http://getgeorgiareading.org/): 
    1. Language Nutrition,
    2. Access,
    3. Positive Learning Climate, and
    4. Teacher Preparation and Effectiveness.
    POTENTIAL FOCUS AREAS OF MINI-GRANT PROJECTS:
    • Intensive focus on building a continuum of birth to age 8 language and literacy development
    • Specific focus on birth to age 4 language development
    • Innovative training for childcare workers and/or infant/toddler classroom teachers, which could include effective use of classroom materials purchased with the grant funds
    • Stakeholder workshops for groups working with children (educators, childcare providers, healthcare providers, etc. for children from birth to age 8)
    • Leadership development for early language and literacy programs and initiatives
    • Community partnerships that might include some or all of these: library systems, health care providers, child care providers, school systems, Chambers of Commerce
     

    History of Funding

    https://gosa.georgia.gov/sites/gosa.georgia.gov/files/related_files/press_release/Early%20Literacy%20Mini%20Grant%20Summaries_FINAL_01242018.pdf

    Additional Information

    The Early Language and Literacy Mini-Grant Program is a new grant opportunity designed to invest in community partnerships to support efforts to improve the early language and literacy development of Georgia's young children.  As Georgia's Governor Deal has stated, Early language development and literacy are vital skills for putting our young children on the path to success.” The mini-grants grants provide an opportunity to build community coalitions focused on this work.

    The Center's (https://frontpage.gcsu.edu/announcement/georgia-center-early-language-and-literacy-ribbon-cutting) mission is to improve Georgia's literacy rate for children from birth to age eight, provide support for educators in K-3 classrooms, child care centers, and preschools through professional learning and training.  The Center will also work with universities, technical college early childhood education programs, alternative educator preparation programs, and other public and private stakeholders to engage the communities at large across the state.

    As part of the application process, potential applicants are strongly encouraged to participate in a technical assistance workshop.  These workshops will be held throughout the state and will help to guide team members through the successful completion of an Early Language and Literacy Mini-Grant application.  Dates, locations, and registration links for these workshops are listed on the funder's website.

    Contacts

    Stacey Lutz

    Stacey Lutz
    205 Jesse Hill Jr Dr SE
    Atlanta, GA 30334
    (404) 640-9667

    Cayanna Good

    Cayanna Good
    Innovation and Academic Strategy
    205 Jesse Hill Jr Dr SE
    Atlanta, GA 30334
    (404) 463-1150
     

  • Eligibility Details

    The Early Language and Literacy Mini-Grant program is designed to support the establishment and strengthening of community partnerships to positively impact early language and literacy development. To that end, any group or entity is eligible to apply for this grant if a reasonable and effective partnership is established between that entity and at least one of the following:
    • A public school or district serving Georgia students up to 8 years of age;
    • A state-funded Georgia Pre-K program (public or private);
    • A childcare provider;
    • A community healthcare provider;
    • A local library or library system;
    • A local non-profit organization focused on improving 3rd grade reading outcomes; or
    • A local service or civic group focused on improving 3rd grade reading outcomes.

    Deadline Details

    The application will be available online, at the program website, starting August 15, 2017. Proposals must be submitted by October 31, 2017. This record is for historical purposes only.

    Award Details

    In this program grants will be awarded in amounts ranging from $5,000 to $20,000. These funds can be used to support the implementation of projects designed to positively impact the early language and literacy development of children from birth to age 8. Allowable uses of funds include the purchase of age-appropriate language development, reading or literacy materials; training or workshop opportunities for families, caregivers, infant/toddler teachers, or others who work with infants and children; stipends for literacy coaches to model and support positive language and literacy environments for families, caregivers, and/or infant/toddler teachers; or travel to and from training sites for coaches. Funds are not limited to these uses, but these are the types of activities and services that would be allowable. The following list of items and services would not be allowable expenditures for this grant.
    • Supplanting personnel costs (including personnel salary and benefits)
    • Building construction
    • Items not directly related to grant activities
    Grant Activities should be carried out between Jaunary 2018 and December 31, 2019. Recipients of the Early Language and Literacy Grants will be given up to two years from the grant award date to use their funds, but grantees do not have to use that entire period to expend their funds or complete their scope of work. The project will be considered complete when all grant activities have been completed and all required reports have been submitted.

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