Grants for Mentoring At-Risk Children
The Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities National Programs
announced a grants initiative to promote mentoring programs for
children.
A total of $29.37 million is available, with each award no more
than $200,000. The grants can be used for mentoring programs that
assist at-risk children in receiving support and guidance from a
mentor; improve the academic performance of children; improve interpersonal
relationships between children and their peers, teachers, other
adults and family members; reduce the dropout rate; and reduce juvenile
delinquency and involvement in gangs.
Eligible applicants include county governments; city or township
governments; special district governments; independent school districts;
local educational agencies; and nonprofit, community-based organizations.
Applications are due July 7. Applications and guidelines are available
online. If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically,
contact Julius Cotton at 202-245-6140; fax: 202-245-6288; e-mail:
julius.cotton@ed.gov.
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