| Overview | | | | to the SEAs, which in turn fund local education |
| The funding of low income schools is a program | | | | agencies LEAs. However, there are certain criteria |
| administered by the state. Educational institutions | | | | before the funds can be disbursed to LEAs. LEAs are |
| within the state may apply for the funds through the | | | | eligible to apply for grants from SEAs under the |
| consolidated state application or one that is program | | | | following circumstances |
| specific. They will be eligible to receive the funds | | | | They are unable to secure grants under the |
| after approval of their applications under, which the | | | | Small Rural School Achievement Program |
| applications had been submitted. Applications have to | | | | The total number of children in the age bracket |
| be submitted by using the electronic grants system. | | | | of 5 through 17 years exceeds 20% and come from |
| Purpose of the Grants | | | | families living below the poverty line. |
| The recipients of these grants can use the funds for | | | | The LEA serves schools, which are designated |
| a number of reasons. They include but are not limited | | | | with a school locale code of 6, 7, and 8. |
| to the following: | | | | Types of Grants available |
| Recruitment and retention of teachers, which | | | | The state offers different types, which are classified |
| includes incentives and signing bonuses | | | | as under: |
| Professional development of the teachers | | | | Grants, which help students, attend college. The |
| recruited, which can help them in training other | | | | free Application for Federal Students Aid can be used |
| teachers, especially those that train students with | | | | by students to apply for aid to colleges or Pell Grants |
| special needs. | | | | Grants to individuals, organizations and agencies, |
| Support of technology used in the business of | | | | which are awarded by using a competitive process. |
| education and parental involvement activities | | | | Any student meeting the eligibility criteria can apply |
| Activities, which are authorized under programs | | | | for these grants. |
| such as Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities | | | | There is a process of formula grants to agencies |
| and State Grants Program | | | | using formulas, which are determined by the |
| Eligibility requirements for the grants | | | | congress. However, no applications are required to be |
| All State Education Agencies SEAs are eligible to | | | | submitted by the agencies for such grants. |
| apply for the grants. These funds are made available | | | | |