States: Apply for the RTT-ELC funding
The Race to the Top Early Learning Challenge Fund (RTT-ELC) grant competition will focus on improving early learning and development programs for young children by supporting States’ efforts to:
- Increase the number and percentage of low-income and disadvantaged children in each age group of infants, toddlers, and preschoolers who are enrolled in high-quality early learning programs
- Design and implement an integrated system of high-quality early learning programs and services
- Ensure that any use of assessments conforms with the recommendations of the National Research Council’s reports on early childhood.
Deadline: October 19, 2011
Awards Announced: December 2011
Estimated Range of Awards: $50 million-$100 million
Eligibility: States (Governor’s office).
Please see links below for more information:
BEFORE YOU APPLY:
SPARK can help you meet the requirements outlined in the RTT-ELC application!
SPARK Early Childhood (EC) is an evidence-based Physical Activity program targeting children ages 3-5 that has been proven to WORK and LAST.
Click Here to download a detailed document that will explain how you can use SPARK to align with the goals of the RTT-ELC. This document includes information that shows:
- Role of Physical Activity in Early Learning
- SPARK alignment with RTT-ELC Priorities & Focused Investment Areas
- SPARK Deliverables, Evaluation and Assessment
Next Steps:
Contact SPARK. We’ll ask you a few questions, learn about your current early childhood programs, and listen to your vision for creating a healthier community. Together, we’ll create a program that will WORK and LAST.
The SPARK Programs
1-800-SPARK-PE (772-7573) - spark@sparkpe.org - www.sparkpe.org
