Post submitted by Whole Child Blogger Alseta Gholston
The Department of Education is releasing funds for projects that establish or expand full-service community schools. These funds could support the community schools model in your community, including services like school-based health centers that community partners provide.
The Full-Service Community Schools (FSCS) program, which is funded under Fund for the Improvement of Education (FIE), encourages coordination of academic, social, and health services through partnerships between public elementary and secondary schools; the schools’ local educational agencies; and community-based organizations, nonprofit organizations, and other public or private entities. The purpose of this collaboration is to provide comprehensive academic, social, and health services for students, students’ family members, and community members that will result in improved educational outcomes for children.
- Applications became available on June 8.
- The deadline for a notice of intent to apply for the grants is June 23.
- Applications are due on July 23.
Applicant information is available at http://www2.ed.gov/programs/communityschools/applicant.html.
