Grant Opportunity: Native Youth Grant through ED

The Federal Register recently published the announcement for Applications for New Awards; Indian Education Discretionary Grants Programs-Demonstration Grants for Indian Children Program.

The purpose of the Demonstration Grants for Indian Children program is to provide financial assistance to projects that develop, test, and demonstrate the effectiveness of services and programs to improve the educational opportunities and achievement of preschool, elementary, and secondary Indian students.

Deadline Information: Notice of Intent to Apply is June 2, 2015. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications is June 29, 2015.

Awards: Estimated range of awards is $400,000-$600,000 and 5 to 7 awards are expected to be made.

Eligibility: Eligible applicants include State educational agencies; LEAs, including charter schools that are considered LEAs under State law; Indian tribes; Indian organizations; BIE-funded schools; Indian institutions (including Indian IHes); or a consortium of any of these entities.

For complete information on the program visit the announcement post on  federalregister.gov