Are there any U.S. Department of Education grants that a private elementary and secondary school may apply for directly?
Yes. There are some grants for which private schools and faith-based and community organizations may apply. These grant programs are generally narrow in focus and address specific needs and concerns. To the extent that a private school meets the eligibility requirements for a program (generally as set forth in the statute or regulations), the school may apply directly for these grant funds. In this case, the private school receives funds in return for providing certain services. If a private school is awarded such a grant, it then becomes a recipient of federal financial assistance and is subject to the laws and regulations that apply to recipients, including federal civil rights laws. (See question 9.) To find out more about these programs, visit the U.S. Department of Education’s Center for Faith-Based and Community Initiatives at: http://www.ed.gov/faithandcommunity. Additionally, for information about the eligibility of faith-based organizations to participate in U.S. Department of
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