What is the award period?
It is anticipated that up to nine grants will be awarded. The grants will be awarded for three years. The award dates are as follows: • Year 1 – July 1, 2009-June 30, 2010 • Year 2 – July 1, 2010-June 30, 2011 • Year 3 – July 1, 2011-June 30, 2012 Pre-award costs may be allowed with prior written approval from SDDOE. Funding for project year two (FY08) and three (FY09) is contingent on federal appropriations and continued successful implementation of the program. Additional school districts/buildings can not be added in year two and three of the grant. Those school districts/buildings committing in the first year of the grant should expect to participate in the professional development activities and implementation of the mathematical instructional strategies within their classrooms for the full three years. It is critical that close attention be paid to the budget as the budget will not be increased from the original budget amounts submitted in this RFP by the applicant. It is anticip