[Busmgrs] Facility Grant

[ELLIOTT Michael S]

Dear Business Managers,

Now that the holidays are in full swing, and the Estimate of Membership and Revenue is closed, mostly, I thought I would open another collection. After all it is better to give than receive :)

All kidding aside, the Facility Grant was scheduled to open on December 4. Since we were in the middle of the Estimate of Membership and Revenue collection I chose to wait until that collection had closed. The Facility Grant collection is how districts who have constructed new classroom space may apply for funds to help furnish that space.

In order to qualify, the space must be new classroom space and must be in use by January 15, 2015. If those two requirements are met, then districts are free to submit a grant application. Applications are due February 15, 2015. You must submit a separate application for each structure that you are claiming under the grant. Total funds for the 2013-15 biennium are $20 million. The funds are prorated if the eligible costs exceed the amount of funds.

Please find attached some background information on the grant as well as a grant application form.

If you have any questions, please let me know.

Thank you and have wonderful, happy and safe holidays!

Michael



Michael Elliott
State School Fund Coordinator | Office of Finance & Administration|School Finance & Pupil Transportation Unit| Oregon Department of Education
Office: 503.947.5627 | Fax: 503.378.5156 | *michael.s.elliott at state.or.us




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