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-.295 - Title I Section 1003 School Improvement Rural Resource Grant

1. Purpose of Grant. The purpose of the grant is to provide additional, one-time funds for identified schools in rural areas to focus their efforts in increasing student achievement through addressing Georgia's Systems of Continuous Improvement, including coherent instruction, effective leadership, supportive learning environment, professional capacity, and family and community engagement.

2. Term and Conditions. Grants are awarded through a competitive process to local educational agencies (LEA). Grant awards must be used during the fiscal year in which the funds are awarded. Awardees must also produce a report at the conclusion of the grant period.

3. Eligible Recipient(s). Eligible applicants must be LEAs serving Title I schools identified as comprehensive support and improvement, targeted support and improvement, or comprehensive support and improvement promise as defined by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). In addition, the LEA must be considered rural as defined by the Title V, Part B section of ESSA, which is the Rural Education Initiative. LEAs with federally identified schools may also apply for a districtwide grant to enhance their efforts to support the identified schools within their district.

4. Criteria for Award. The Rural Resource Grant activity/project/program/intervention must:

· Respond to a need identified in the comprehensive needs assessment and/or Georgia School Assessment of Performance on Systems (GSAPS) review;

· Focus on Georgia's Systems of Continuous Improvement: Coherent Instruction, Effective Leadership, Supportive Learning Environment, Professional Capacity, and/or Family and Community Engagement; and

· Include strong, moderate, or promising evidence-based interventions.

Georgia Department of Education staff review applications for adherence to the terms and conditions described in the application. Funding will be awarded based on rank according to a rubric and availability of funds. Funds are awarded for a one-year period.

5. Directions and Deadlines for Applying. Information about the grant can be found on the Division of School and District Effectiveness's webpage (https://www.gadoe.org/School-Improvement/School-Improvement-Services/Pages/default.aspx) or by contacting Amy Alderman, Program Manager, at aalderman@doe.k12.ga.us, Georgia Department of Education, 1854 Twin Towers East, 205 Jesse Hill Drive, Atlanta, GA 30334. Information about the grant will be shared with all eligible districts.