Inclusive Early Education Expansion Grant FY 2018-19

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Purpose:
The goal of this grant is to increase access for young children birth to five years old to inclusive early learning and care programs. It supports the inclusion of children with disabilities and exceptional needs, including children with severe disabilities, in early learning and care settings pursuant to Parts B and C of the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
Description:
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The goal of this grant is to increase access for young children birth to five years old to inclusive early learning and care programs. It supports the inclusion of children with disabilities and exceptional needs, including children with severe disabilities, in early learning and care settings pursuant to Parts B and C of the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
Legal Authority
- California Education Code 8492; California Code of Regulations, Title 1, Division 1, Part 1, Article 23.5 & Part 6, Article 13.1, A
Source / Type
- State / Grant
State Fiscal Year
- 2018-19
SACS Resource / Revenue Codes
- 6128 / 8590
Total Available
- $175,569,580
Recipient Amount
- Variable
Match Requirement
- Yes
Allocation Formula
- Unavailable
Eligibility Requirements
Eligible Applicants:
- Public Agency
Eligible Applicants
- Local educational agencies
Required Eligibility Criteria
- Not applicable
Other Eligibility Considerations
- Not applicable
Eligible Grade Level(s)
- Pre-K
Eligible Age Level(s)
- 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Eligible Geographies:
Projects may occur on state or federal lands.
Matching Funding Requirement:
Local Educational Agencies and any consortium providers are required to contribute a 33 percent match, in-kind, cash, or a combination of both, to receive funding. An in-kind contribution is anything offered by the LEA that would normally be paid for and is an allowable expense, such as staff time, materials, services, space, etc.
Important Dates
Funding Details
How to Apply
State agencies/departments recommend you read the full grant guidelines before applying.
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