McKinney-Vento Education for Homeless Children and Youth Program and Supplemental Innovations Grant

Purpose

The purpose of the McKinney-Vento Education for Homeless Children and Youth Program Grant Information Guide and Application is to provide LEAs with clear, objective guidance for completing the Application for Participation for the McKinney-Vento Education for Homeless Children and Youth Program grant.



When will the application be open?

This Grant Information Guide was released on August 24, 2023.


Application Submission Date

Applications for participation must be received at MSDE at or before 5:00 p.m. EDT on October 24, 2023.



Customer Service Support Sessions

MSDE will hold three customer service sessions for all applicants. During the sessions, MSDE personnel will provide an overview of the new McKinney-Vento Education for Homeless Children and Youth Program application and the Blueprint Innovations Grant Opportunity, and give detailed guidance regarding the requirements, expectations, submission process, and scoring rubric, and provide an opportunity to ask questions. The sessions will be offered on:

Customer Service Support Session 1

Thursday, August 31, 2023
2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Video Call Link

Customer Service Support Session 2

Wednesday, September 6, 2023
9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Video Call Link

Customer Service Support Session 3

Thursday, September 14, 2023
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Video Call Link

MSDE staff will also be available to provide technical assistance throughout the grant application process. Contact Patricia Julianelle at patricia.julianelle@maryland.gov with questions related to the McKinney-Vento Education for Homeless Children and Youth Program grant.

This funding opportunity, including all attachments and updates, can be downloaded from the MSDE Office of Grants Administration and Compliance website.


Questions

If you have questions about the application or the process, please contact:

Patricia Julianelle
State Homeless Education Coordinator
Maryland State Department of Education