Learn More about the FSCS Grant Program
The Coalition was proud to host a series of webinars this summer to help people learn more about this grant competition. Like last year, our Webinar Series: “Ready, Set, Apply,” was designed to prepare and support you with applying for the grant.
This webinar series included panel discussions with former FSCS Grant recipients who discussed their best practices, insights, and experiences. Webinar Warmups covered the different components a FSCS proposal, and the Ready, Set, Apply! “Hurdle” discussions included Breakout Sessions to share and discuss with other participants specific FSCS Grant priorities.
Even if you couldn’t make it, be sure to check out the recordings below for information that will help prepare you to apply for the Department of Education’s Full-Service Community Schools Grant!
Disclaimer: This series is meant to provide insight into the application process by hearing from a range of perspectives from Community School professionals. This series is not sponsored by or associated with the Department of Education and all information should be confirmed by referring to the Department of Education’s resources and application materials.
The Fiscal Year 2023 Full-Service Community School Competition is live!
The Coalition is proud to host a series of webinars this summer to help people learn more about this grant competition. Like last year, our Webinar Series: "Ready, Set, Apply," is designed to prepare and support you with applying for the grant. This webinar series will include panel discussions with former FSCS Grant recipients who will discuss their best practices, insights, and experiences.
Dates to be aware of: Applications Available: NOW! Deadline for Notice of Intent to Apply: July 7, 2023. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: August 8, 2023. Deadline for Intergovernmental Review: October 8, 2023.
The Full-Service Community Schools (FSCS) program supports the planning, implementation, and operation of high-quality Full-Service Community Schools. FSCS are public elementary or secondary schools that use established partnerships to provide well-rounded educational opportunities and meet the social, emotional, physical and mental health, and academic needs of students.
Potential grantees are encouraged to submit a Notice of Intent to Apply by July 7th and have until August 8th to transmit their applications.
You can find more information about the $73.8 million FY 2023 FSCS Grant Competition on here, and in this brochure.
Similar to last year’s competition, this year’s includes Absolute Priorities (APs) for: AP 1—applicants who propose to serve two or more Title IA schoolwide program eligible schools; and (2) applicants in small and rural or rural and low-income districts who are also Title IA schoolwide program eligible. After choosing one of these first two APs, potential applicants can then choose to apply under AP 3—which supports Capacity Building and Development Grants; AP 4—which supports Multi-Local Educational Agency Grants; or AP 5—which supports State Scaling Grants. Overall, these APs provide opportunities for applicants to start new FSCS, expand existing FSCS initiatives, or scale successful FSCS approaches at the state level.