SRSA Program Provides Funds for Rural and Small Schools

Grant Opportunity: The United States Department of Education is currently accepting applications for the 2021 Small, Rural School Achievement (SRSA) grant program. This program will provide funds to local educational agencies (LEAs) located in rural areas to meet the unique needs of their school districts. Eligible activities for SRSA funds include the following:

Improving basic programs to support academic achievement for disadvantaged populations
Supporting effective instruction through preparation, training and recruiting of high quality teachers
Language instruction for English-speaking students and English learners
Student support and academic enrichment programs
Provide opportunities for communities to establish or expand activities through 21st Century Schools

For more details on activities supported by SRSA, click here.

Eligibility: LEAs, including public charter schools, that serve fewer than 600 students daily or serve a county/counties with a total population density of fewer than 10 persons per square mile are eligible to apply. In addition to these requirements, applicant LEAs must be designated with a school locale code of 41, 42, or 43 by the United States Department of Education’s National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) or otherwise designated as located in a rural area, based on demonstration by the LEA and concurrence of the State educational agency.

Grant Amount/ Grant Period: The average dollar amount granted is approximately $60,000.

Grant Deadline: The application deadline for SRSA applications is April 16, 2021. However, in order to apply for a grant, applicants must register with System for Award Management (SAM) and receive a DUNS number which may take several weeks.

For more information: Click here to view the application and view the FAQ page.

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