U.S. Department of Education Upcoming Grants

Faith-based and community organizations are eligible to apply for two upcoming grants from the U.S. Department of Education. These grant competitions are not currently open; however, they will open in the near future.

Parental Information and Resource Centers (CFDA # 84.310A)

The Parental Information and Resource Centers (PIRC) program supports school-based and school-linked parental information and resource centers that (1) help implement effective parental involvement policies, programs, and activities that will improve children’s academic achievement; (2) develop and strengthen partnerships among parents (including parents of children from birth through age five), teachers, principals, administrators, and other school personnel in meeting the educational needs of children; (3) develop and strengthen the relationship between parents and their children’s school; (4) further the developmental progress of children assisted under the program; (5) coordinate activities funded under the program with parental involvement initiatives funded under section 1118 and other provisions of the ESEA; and (6) provide a comprehensive approach to improving student learning, through coordination and integration of federal, state, and local services and programs.

Average award size: $500,000 annually, for three years (based on the previous competition)

PIRC Homepage: http://www.ed.gov/programs/pirc/index.html

Notice of Proposed Priorities for FY2006 Competition: http://www.ed.gov/legislation/FedRegister/proprule/2005-4/122805b.html