Agenda for Children is currently accepting applications for the Fall 2022 Orleans ECHO Fund Seat Augmentation for Children with Disabilities Grant.
Donor Name: Agenda for Children
State: Louisiana
County: Selected Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 12/02/2022
Size of the Grant: $1,000 to $20,000
Details:
Grants are intended to provide early learning programs with the resources to craft an appropriate, intentional, and supportive environment in accordance with IDEA law for currently-enrolled children with exceptional physical or medical needs, children with exceptional cognitive needs, and/or children with exceptional behavioral or emotional needs.
Programs can apply for grants toward expenses related to serving children with disabilities, regardless of the child’s funding source, including, but not limited to:
- professional development related to serving children with disabilities
- part-time staff/teacher(s) to provide extra classroom support; materials and equipment (ex. appropriate chairs, sensory materials, ramps)
- technical assistance
- evaluation services
Quality grant applications must provide a compelling narrative, demonstrate need, and clearly and directly link proposed expenses with suitable, feasible, and specific accommodations aligned with meeting children’s exceptional needs within an appropriate time frame. Applications must not include a child’s or their family’s personal identifiable information (ex. name, birthday, social security number).
Funding Information
The Fall 2022 Orleans ECHO Fund Seat Augmentation for Children with Disabilities Grant will provide grants in amounts between $1,000 to $20,000 to assist licensed Type III Early Learning Programs and Family Child Care Providers with Academic Approval in Orleans Parish.
Eligibility Criteria
All licensed Type III Early Learning Programs and Family Child Care Providers with Academic Approval located in Orleans Parish are welcome to apply.
For more information, visit Agenda for Children.