Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 591-2-1-.07 - Race to the Top - Early Learning Challenge Grant
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General Scope and Purpose:
The Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning is designated by the Governor
as the state lead agency to administer the federal Race to the Top - Early
Learning Challenge Grant. Jointly managed by the U.S. Department of Education
and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the Race to the Top Early
Learning Challenge Grant (CFDA Number 84.412A) was awarded to Georgia through a
competitive grant process. The purpose of the Race to the Top - Early Learning
Challenge program is to improve the quality of early learning and development
and close the educational gaps for children with high needs. This program
focuses on improving early learning and development for young children by
supporting states' efforts to increase the number of low-income and
disadvantaged children in each age group of infants, toddlers, and preschoolers
who are enrolled in high-quality early learning and development programs. The
program also supports states' efforts to design and implement an integrated
system of high-quality early learning and development programs and
services.
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General Terms
and Conditions: As stipulated in the grant application, the state will
complete projects and activities to meet the established goals. There are
several projects which include the provision of grants for eligible recipients.
Grantees are required to operate in accordance with the policies and procedures
outlined in the following documents: the Department of Early Care and Learning
contract requirements, all of the terms of the Race to the Top-Early Learning
Challenge Grant; applicable federal and state laws and regulations, including
laws and regulations applicable to the Race to the Top - Early Learning
Challenge program; the applicable provisions of EDGAR (34 CFR Parts 75, 77, 79,
80, 82, 84, 86, 97, 98, and 99); the suspension and debarment regulations in 2
CFR Part 3485 ; the Child Care and Development Fund State Plan for Georgia; the
Childcare and Parent Services Policy Manual, and the Grantee's Handbook.
Contracts with grantees are based on an agreed upon budget. Grant funds must be
spent within the specified time period. All grantees are monitored based upon
meeting the goals and objectives in their contract and spending the allocated
funds to meet the specified goals and objectives. Grantees must submit periodic
expenditure and programmatic reports to the Department.
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Eligible Recipients: Child
care learning centers, Georgia's Pre-K programs, family day care homes, group
day care homes, child care resource & referral agencies, and organizations
and/or individuals with a quality initiative that will improve the quality,
affordability, and/or accessibility of early childhood education in Georgia are
eligible. These programs and agencies may be non-profit, for-profit,
faith-based, public or government.
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Application Process: Request
for Proposals (RFPs) are distributed identifying areas of targeted need in
regards to improving quality, affordability or accessibility. Proposals
received are reviewed and rated through a selections process put in place by
the Department.
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Approximate Time to Apply: When funding is available, RFPs are
posted on the web site www.decal.ga.gov
or posted on the Department of Administrative Services Team Georgia Marketplace
web site.
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Criteria for
Grant Award: Grantees are selected based on criteria established by the
Department that address population, need, sustainability, indicators and
outcomes, and cost effectiveness.
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Calculation of Payments:
Cost reimbursement payments.
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Length of Award: Contracts are awarded for a one-year period. The
RFP stipulates if there is a potential renewal option for an additional
one-year period(s). Renewal options may be exercised at the sole discretion of
the State and are contingent on performance in meeting the contract
deliverables.
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Authority:
O.C.G.A. Chapter 20-1A and the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of
2009, P.L.
111-5 ., as amended.
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