The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE), Division of Early Intervention and Special Education Services (DEI/SES) provides leadership, accountability, technical assistance, and resource management to local education agencies (LEAs), public agencies (PA), and stakeholders through a seamless, comprehensive, coordinated system of services to children and students with disabilities, birth through 21, and their families.
Donor Name: Maryland State Department of Education
State: Maryland
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 10/21/2022
Size of the Grant: $10,000 – $250,000
Grant Duration: 12 months
Details:
Purpose: To support a seamless and comprehensive statewide system of coordinated services for children with disabilities, birth to kindergarten, and their families implemented in home, community, and early childhood settings to narrow the school readiness gap.
The early childhood period from birth through Kindergarten entry is a formative period of a child’s life. During this time of rapid growth and development, the foundation is laid for the child’s future success in school and beyond. For infants, toddlers, and preschoolers with developmental delays and disabilities, these early years are even more critical. Early intervention and special education services are focused on three primary areas of growth: social-emotional skills; acquiring and using knowledge and skills and taking appropriate actions to meet their needs.
To address these needs and elevate school readiness for children with disabilities, grants will be awarded under three high-leverage strategies:
- Inclusive Early Childhood Education
- Kindergarten Readiness Interventions
- Social Emotional Learning
Funding Information
- Average Grant Amount: $10,000 – $250,000
- Grant Period: September 1, 2022 – September 30, 2023
Eligibility Criteria
This funding opportunity is designed for non-profit organizations, community-based partners, and Institutions of Higher Education. Priority will be given to exceptional applications that address more than one high-leverage strategy.
Use of Funds
Funds may be used for:
- Tuition and fees
- Salaries
- Stipends
- Professional learning and coaching
- Partnerships
- Supplies and materials
- Technology and equipment
- Project management, consulting, technical assistance
Funds may not be used for:
- Construction of temporary or permanent structures
- Food or meals
- Renting or maintaining building space
- Supplementing salaries and/or stipends during the regular workday.
For more information, visit MSDE.