Utah Admin. Code R277-332-4 - MASTER Pilot Program

(1) The Superintendent shall award grants to LEAs and RESAs under the MASTER pilot program in accordance with Section 53F-5-222.

(2)

(a) An LEA or RESA shall apply for a grant under the MASTER pilot program using an application provided by the Superintendent by June 30, 2024.

(b) The Superintendent may accept applications again for the 2025-26 school year if additional funds remain undistributed.

(3) As part of the application, each LEA or RESA shall identify:

(a) the program tier for which the LEA or RESA is applying;

(b) a plan for use of the program funds; and

(c) reporting and performance measures for evaluation of the LEA's or RESA's use of program funds.

(4) The Superintendent shall award grants under the MASTER pilot program, as follows:

(a) up to $25,000 for a tier one grant applicant, with a 10% match;

(b) up to $75,000 for a tier two grant applicant, with a 15% match; and

(c) up to $150,000 for a tier three grant applicant, with a 20% match.

(5) An LEA or RESA shall use program funds as described in Subsection 53F-5-222(6).

Notes

Utah Admin. Code R277-332-4

Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2024-16, effective 8/7/2024