Description
The New Jersey Department of Education is offering a limited‑competitive grant to help local education agencies (LEAs) expand Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate courses for historically underserved students. Eligible LEAs must have at least one schoolwide Title I school and must not have received the FY 2024 or FY 2025 versions of this grant. Grants range from $50,000 for smaller districts to $75,000 for larger districts, with a total pool of $500,000 and an anticipated eight awards. Applications are due February 12 2026 via the EWEG system; a technical‑assistance session is scheduled for January 29 2026. Recipients must follow a detailed reporting schedule and may request reimbursements monthly.
• Eligibility: NJ LEAs with a schoolwide Title I school, no prior FY 2024/2025 award.
• Funding: $50‑$75 K per award; total $500 K; 19‑month project term (May 1 2026 – Nov 30 2027).
• Scope: Educator PD, AP/IB course launch/expansion, student outreach, data collection, and related allowable costs (salaries, consultants, travel, materials).
• Application: Submit through EWEG by 4:00 PM Feb 12 2026; technical‑assistance session Jan 29 2026 (registration required).
• Reporting: Three interim reports plus final liquidation by Feb 1 2028; monthly reimbursement requests.