Availability of 2005-2006 Career and Technical Education Equipment Grants [35 Pa.B. 6786] Applications for equipment grants funding are invited. The project period is from January 31, 2006, to June 30, 2006. The maximum amount per project is $50,000.
1. Eligibility Requirements
Funding is available on a competitive basis to career and technical education centers; area school districts with eight or more approved career and technical programs, two of which must be trade and industrial; and school districts with approved career and technical education agriculture programs.
2. Applications Deadline
Applications are due January 31, 2006, by 5 p.m.
3. How to apply
The Department of Education (Department) has implemented an Internet-based E-Grant system that requires eligible applicants to apply for funding online. The grant guidelines will be available on the Department's website: www.pde.state.pa.us. Click on ''K-12 Schools,'' then on the left hand side click on ''Career and Technical Education,'' ''Grants and Funding,'' ''Funding Sources.'' This page provides a listing of the various funding guidelines. Click on ''Equipment Grants.''
4. Questions Concerning the Grant Application
Questions concerning the grant application should be addressed to John Bonchalk, General Vocational Education Advisor, Department of Education, Bureau of Career and Technical Education, Division of Contract Administration, 333 Market Street, 6th Floor, Harrisburg, PA 17126-0333, (717) 772-4177, jbonchalk@state.pa.us.
GERALD L. ZAHORCHAK, D.Ed.,
Acting Secretary[Pa.B. Doc. No. 05-2323. Filed for public inspection December 16, 2005, 9:00 a.m.]
