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Promise Neighborhoods Grant for Distressed Communities

The Department of Education is seeking applications for the Promise Neighborhoods program to support children and youth in the nation’s most distressed communities. - Government Buyer: - Department of Education - Eligible Applicants: - Institutions of higher education - Indian Tribes or Tribal organizations - Nonprofit entities in partnership with high-need local educational agencies or other qualifying organizations - Program Focus: - Improve academic and developmental outcomes for children and youth - Provide a continuum of high-quality, community-based services - Ensure accessibility for children with disabilities and English learners - Funding Details: - Total available funding: $65,000,000 - Expected number of awards: 12 - Cost sharing or matching is required - Unique Requirements: - Applicants must meet eligibility criteria under section 4622 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act - No specific OEMs, vendors, or product purchases are involved as this is a grant for programmatic activities

Description

The Promise Neighborhoods program aims to significantly improve academic and developmental outcomes for children and youth in the most distressed communities in the United States. It focuses on ensuring school readiness, high school graduation, and access to a community-based continuum of high-quality services. The program targets neighborhoods with high concentrations of low-income individuals and multiple signs of distress, including poverty, childhood obesity, academic challenges, and juvenile delinquency. Strategies must be accessible to children with disabilities and English learners.

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