Grant Allocations & Awards: FY2018
Fund Code: 528-323
Increased Access to Quality Summer Learning and Transition Programs
| Funds Allocated: | $311,447 ($161,054 State / $150,393 Federal) |
| Funds Requested: | $473,467 |
Purpose: The purpose of this new state and federally funded competitive grant is to increase access to quality summer learning programs and to assist students with the transition into elementary, middle, or high school. Eligible applicants for this grant included Massachusetts Level 5 districts (for any elementary, middle or high school) and other districts with a Level 4 or 5 elementary, middle or high school, based on 2017 accountability determinations  . | |
| Number of Proposals Received: | 5 |
| Number of Proposals Recommended: | 5 |
| Number of Proposals Not Recommended: | 0 |
| Result of Funding: A total of 5 public school districts (for 9 schools) will receive funds to increase access for 800 students to quality summer learning programs and to assist with the transition into elementary, middle or high school. | |
| Recipients | Amounts |
|---|---|
| Boston Public Schools (Brighton High School) | $38,223 |
| Holyoke Public Schools (Sullivan Elementary, E.N. White Elementary) | 90,000 |
| New Bedford Public Schools (New Bedford High School) | 38,224 |
| Southbridge Public Schools (Eastford Road Elementary, Charlton Street Elementary, West Street Elementary) | 100,000 |
| Worcester Public Schools (Elm Park Community Elementary, Forest Grove Middle) | 45,000 |
| Total Funds (State $161,054 / Federal $150,393) | $311,447 |