| Title I, Part A Stimulus Information
Federal Appropriation: $10 billion
OSSE’s Award Amount: $37.6 million
Purpose: The Title I, Part A program provides financial assistance to LEAs and schools with high numbers or high percentages of poor children to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards. Recovery Act funds create new opportunities for educators to implement innovative strategies in Title I schools that improve education for at-risk students and close achievement gaps while also stimulating the economy.
Grant Type: Formula
Sub-Recipients: Local educational agencies (LEAs) receive Title I, Part A Stimulus funds. LEA eligibility is determined according to the statutory eligibility criteria established in sections 1125(a)(1) and 1125A(c) of the ESEA for the Targeted and Education Finance Incentive Grant formulas of Title I, Part A and the DC School Reform Act of 1995.
OSSE Resources:
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Application Information: Phase I of the ARRA Title I, Part A Application was released in July 2009. Phase II was released in early September 2009.
- Planning Allocations for Eligible LEAs: Planning allocations for ARRA Title I, Part A were released to LEAs in July 2009.
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Stimulus Training for LEAs: The first training sessions were held for LEAs in June and July 2009.
Department of Education Links:
ARRA Title I, Part A Fact Sheet (March 7, 2009)
ARRA Title I, Part A Guidance* (April 1, 2009)
ARRA Title I, Part A Uses of Funds Guidance* (September 3, 2009)
ARRA State Allocations*
General Recovery Act Page
All Recovery Act Programs
General Recovery Act Fact Sheet (March 7, 2009)
Recovery Act Slideshow (April 3, 2009)
Recovery Act Webcast (April 3, 2009)
General Use of ARRA Funds Guidance* (April 24, 2009)
For More Information, find your Title I, Part A Point of Contact.
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