Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 160 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Chapter 160-1
Subject 160-1-4 - GRANT PROGRAMS
Rule 160-1-4-.258 - Georgia Learn and Serve Grant

(1) Purpose of Program. This grant is intended to promote service learning programs in local school districts for the purpose of reinforcing academic learning through hands-on community service activities.

(2) Terms and Conditions. Local programs are required to provide a minimum of a dollar-for-dollar match for funds received; this match can be cash or in-kind services. Documentation of the match is required as a part of annual reporting. In addition to the participation of the school, the active participation of at least one not-for-profit service-related organization is required for the receipt of an Academic Service Learning Grant. Each funded project will be required to document the process and products of their efforts. A portfolio documenting all the components of the project will be due at the end of funding.

(3) Eligible Recipients. Local units of administration, schools, and individual teachers may receive these grant funds.

(4) Criteria for Award. Applications are rated for the number of students involved in the program and the number of Quality Core Curriculum (QCC)/Georgia Performance Standards (GPS) links that the service program addresses.

(5) Directions and Deadlines for Applying. Applications are solicited statewide each school year, with mailing to system superintendents, curriculum directors, school principals, RESA directors, psychoeducation center directors, state school administrators, and directors of all previous Learn and Serve grant programs. The application is in the form of a brief outline that includes some budget information and indications of how service activities will be linked to specific QCC/GPS objectives. The due date for applications is established each year by the Department. Requests for information and applications should be submitted to the Georgia Learn and Serve Program, Education Support and Improvement, Georgia Department of Education, 1862 Twin Towers East, Atlanta, Georgia 30334.