Student Support and Academic Enrichment (Title IV, Part A)
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Title IV: Student Support and Academic Enrichment
The Student Support and Academic Enrichment (Title IV, Part A) program provides funding to improve students’ academic achievement by increasing school district capacity to:
- Provide all students with access to a well-rounded education;
- Improve school conditions for student learning; and
- Increase the use of technology to enhance the academic achievement and digital literacy of all students.
For the 2022-23 school year, Washington received approximately $20 million. OSPI distributes funds via formula allocations to all eligible school districts.
Local educational agencies (LEAs) implementing a Title IV, Part A program are required to annually complete a state report regarding how funds were used and to what extent they accomplished annual goals. Review the 2021-22 Title IV, Part A Program Overview for information on how LEAs categorized activities funded by Title IV, Part A, and examples of how LEAs described a success resulting from Title IV, Part A funding.
OSPI has launched the Stronger Connections Grant application. Apply in iGrants by 4:00 p.m. on Monday, May 22!
- FP 400 – Individual Applicants
- FP 404 – Consortia Applicants
OSPI received funding from the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act to award Stronger Connections Grants (SCG) to high-need LEAs on a competitive basis. SCG is specifically targeted for activities aligned with the Safe and Healthy Students program purpose of Title IV, Part A.
OSPI will award $15 million in multi-year grants to local education agencies (LEAs) and consortia of LEAs in June 2023.
- Stronger Connections Grant Application and Guidance
- Stronger Connections Grant Opportunity Outline
- SCG Review Rubric
SCG Application Support
All LEAs, and consortia of LEAs, should carefully review the guidance document to determine if this funding opportunity is a good option for your community.
Please submit any questions or requests for clarification to the Title IV, Part A email.
- Stronger Connections Grant Q&A (updated 5/16/23)
OSPI is offering weekly drop-in office hours, via Zoom, for questions, clarifications, and general guidance regarding the application.
- April 6 SCG Office Hours | 11am–12pm
- April 12 SCG Office Hours | 2–3pm
- April 21 SCG Office Hours | 1–2pm
- April 24 SCG Office Hours | 12–1pm
- May 4 SCG Office Hours | 11am–12pm
- May 8 SCG Office Hours | 3–4pm
- May 16 SCG Office Hours | 2–3pm
Information Sessions
OSPI also held three Zoom Information Sessions to invite additional discussion and questions about this funding opportunity.
- March 3 SCG Overview presentation
- March 9 SCG Individual Applicants Information Session presentation
- March 15 SCG Consortia Applicants Information Session presentation
Resources
- OSPI Title IV, Part A Quick Guide
- Title IV, Part A Coordinator Training and Overview – May 2023
- Title IV, Part A Program Planning Guide
- Effective Use of Technology – Open Educational Resources
- The Arts and Title IV, Part A
- Health and Physical Education and Title IV, Part A
- Mental Health and Suicide Prevention and Title IV, Part A
- SEL and Title IV, Part A