2019–2022 McKinney-Vento Competitive Grant Program Application

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RECENT UPDATES Update 12/3/18: A correction was made to page 54 with the addition of a row for Code 45, Supplies and Materials. The updated grant application documents are posted below. Update 11/30/18: The mailing address for applications has been updated as follows: New York State Education Department 89 Washington Avenue, ESSA Funded Programs, 320 EB Albany, NY 12234 Attn: McKinney-Vento Education of Homeless Children and Youth Application Update 11/28/18:

Grant Application Documents

Application in PDF | Application in Word Recording of Informational Webinar Questions and Answers

The purpose of McKinney-Vento funding is to facilitate the improved attendance, engagement, and academic success of homeless children and youth.

For this funding opportunity, New York State local educational agencies (LEAs), which for the purposes of this RFP are public school districts, BOCES, and charter schools, are eligible to apply (BOCES may only apply as a part of a consortium).  The NYC Department of Education is the eligible school district applicant in NYC, not individual Community School Districts.  LEAs must have identified a minimum average of 100 students in temporary housing in the 2015-16, 2016-17, and 2017-2018 school years to be eligible for funding.  LEAs that have identified a three-year average of fewer than 100 students in temporary housing may apply as a consortium of LEAs to bring the total to 100.  Please see “Who is Eligible to Apply for McKinney-Vento Funding” in the Guidelines below for more information.

Please note all consortium members must be LEAs and must be a direct provider of services.  Consortium members CANNOT be third-party contractors.  The consortium member that is designated as the lead applicant/fiscal agent must be an LEA and must also be a direct provider of services.  BOCES are only eligible to apply as a part of a consortium; a BOCES cannot apply on its own.  Consortium applicants MUST submit with their applications Attachment A, “Consortium Member Agreement and Statement of Assurances,” or the application will not be considered.

Funding comes from the U.S. Department of Education, through the Education of Homeless Children and Youth Program authorized by the McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Act. McKinney-Vento grant awards are contingent on the annual state allocation. Approximately $5.1 million per year is expected to be available.

Questions and Answers

Questions regarding this RFP may be submitted to homelessrfp@nysed.gov.  The deadline for questions is 11/21/2018. A Questions and Answers Summary will be posted here no later than 12/5/2018.

An electronic version of the complete application in Microsoft Word (.doc) or portable document format (.pdf) must be received in the RFP email inbox by 12/19/2018.  Email address for electronic submission: homelessrfp@nysed.gov

Additionally, a complete hardcopy application with an original, authorized signature and two copies of the signed application must be postmarked by the application deadline, 12/19/2018. Mailing address for the application:

New York State Education Department 89 Washington Avenue, ESSA Funded Programs, 320 EB Albany, NY 12234 Attn: McKinney-Vento Education of Homeless Children and Youth Application

The Notice of Intent (NOI) is not a requirement for submitting a complete application; however, the New York State Education Department (NYSED) strongly encourages all prospective applicants to submit an NOI to ensure a timely and thorough review and rating process.  A non-profit applicant’s NOI will also help to facilitate timely review of prequalification materials.  The NOI is a simple email notice stating your organization’s (use the legal name and NYS Vendor ID) intent to apply for this grant.  Please send the NOI to homelessrfp@nysed.gov by 12/12/2018.

Application in PDF | Application in Word Recording of Informational Webinar Questions and Answers