§3995 Local Applications

Summary

To get a grant, an applicant must send an application to the State educational agency when and how the State asks. The application can be an amendment to the assessment sent under section 210 if that fits. The State will require a description of the planned activities and a promise that no more than 5 percent of the award will go to administrative costs. If the money is for improving elementary and secondary resources, the application must estimate spending for equipment, facility work, libraries, and classroom materials, estimate how many students will be helped, and give assurances that at least 25 percent of each project’s funds will come from local businesses (unless waived), that employees of for‑profit businesses will not receive direct stipends, that private school children can participate fairly, and that the needs of disadvantaged and underserved students will be considered. If the money is for advanced placement programs, the applicant must say what share of State funds per student will pay AP costs. The State may reduce or waive the 25 percent business match if there is substantial need in the area and the required match cannot be found. Two or more local school districts may file a joint application as a regional consortium.