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-.294 - CTAE Opportunities Equipment Grant

1. Purpose of Grant. The purpose of the grant is to provide funds for grants for Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education equipment and film and audio-video equipment. The equipment purchased with these funds shall be essential industry standard equipment for CTAE labs and classrooms. The equipment purchased should enhance the instructional opportunities for the students in the CTAE programs. The grant is available to high school and middle school CTAE programs and the Elementary Agriculture Pilot programs. New or renovated facilities are not a requirement of this grant. Preference will be given to systems not receiving Capital Equipment, CONNECT, or AVTF Grants during the past five years.

2. Term and Conditions. Each grant shall include funding for the purchase of Capital-Related Equipment for the enhancement of high school and middle school CTAE programs and the Elementary Agriculture Pilot programs. Grants awarded should not exceed the stated maximum amount for each CTAE program/lab/option. Competitive grants will be awarded to local educational agencies (LEA) for programs that meet and exceed the requirements of the grant within the competitive grant timeline. Each application must include a letter from an industry partner describing the need for the proposed equipment, include evidence of an active industry advisory committee, and identify an implementation strategy.

3. Eligible Recipient(s). LEAs whose high school or middle school CTAE program or Elementary Agriculture Pilot program meets the following requirements: Have an active industry advisory committee, obtain a letter from an industry partner describing the need for the proposed equipment, and identify an implementation strategy.

4. Criteria for Award. Georgia Department of Education staff review applications for adherence to the terms and conditions described in the application. Points are awarded to each grant, and schools are selected based on pre-determined criteria. Funds are awarded for a one-year period.

5. Directions and Deadlines for Applying. Requests for information and application should be made to lplan@doe.k12.ga.us. Applications should be submitted by deadline stated on grant application.