NYSED's grant funds resource allocation reviews in high-need NY school districts to promote equitable resource distribution and support school improvement efforts.
Funder: New York State Education Department
Due Dates: May 14, 2024 (Application) | December 1, 2024 (Budget Amendments)
Funding Amounts: Up to $50,000 per eligible district for the project period April 15, 2024–December 31, 2024.
Summary: Supports school improvement in eligible NY districts by advancing equitable resource distribution and compliance with federal resource equity requirements.
Key Information: Only select Target Districts meeting specific criteria are eligible; funds are separate from Title I SIG 1003 BASIC.
This grant is a pilot program from the New York State Education Department (NYSED) to promote equitable resource allocation in select Target Districts. The initiative is designed to help districts with a significant number of schools identified for Targeted Support and Improvement (TSI), Additional Targeted Support and Improvement (ATSI), or Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI) fulfill federal requirements regarding resource equity. Funding is provided to support team participation in resource allocation review activities, including in-person events, team meetings, and facilitation, with the goal of enhancing school improvement planning and implementation.