Rule 160-1-4-.309 - Sources of Strength Materials Grant1.Purpose of Grant. The purpose of the Sources of Strength Materials Grant is to provide training materials to sustain the implementation of the Sources of Strength program.2.Term and Conditions. Grants are awarded through a competitive process to eligible local educational agencies (LEAs) that participated in the Sources of Strength training. Recipients must use grant funds to purchase training materials needed to support the Sources of Strength program. Grant recipients must also produce a report at the conclusion of the grant period that includes a list of purchased materials, their purpose, and training logs. All grant funds must be used by the end of the grant period. No carryover is allowed.3.Eligible Recipient(s). LEAs that previously participated in the Sources of Strength training and are ready to implement the Sources of Strength program are eligible to apply. Individual schools are not eligible to apply.4.Criteria for Award. Applications will be reviewed and scored by the Georgia Department of Education. The total amount of grant funds available will be divided by the number of eligible schools to determine the award amount for each LEA. 5.Directions and Deadlines for Applying. Information about the grant, including the deadline, will be communicated to School Climate Specialists. For additional information, please contact the Office of School Climate, Georgia Department of Education, 1562 Twin Towers East, 205 Jesse Hill Jr. Drive, SE, Atlanta Georgia 30334 or Rebecca Blanton at rblanton@doe.k12.ga.us.Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 160-1-4-.309
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-240.
Original grant description entitled "Sources of Strength Materials Grant" submitted June 14, 2022.