Grants Division
Introduction
The Grants Division supports the District through the submission of both federal and state-aid applications that align with the district’s goals. Pursuing opportunities for external funding allows the district to develop new student programs and support systems. Many professional development opportunities, for our faculty and the constituents of the community, are also grant funded.
The Grants division works with Curriculum and Instruction, Finance, Exceptional Learners, Technology, building leaders, teachers, community based organizations and regional post-secondary institutions. The division analyzes student performance data, interprets federal and state regulations governing the acquisition and use of grant funds and in all efforts seeks to advance academic equity and access for all students.
Contact Grants Division
Kevin Rothman, Director of Grants
krothman@necsd.net
845.563.3431
124 Grand Street
Newburgh, NY 12550
Main Line Phone: (845) 563-3420
Fax: (845) 563-3416
Available Grant Opportunities
https://www2.ed.gov/fund/
U.S.Department of Education. Individuals and organizations may apply for grants.
https://www.federalregister.
Federal funded grants. Individuals and organizations may apply for grants.
http://www.p12.nysed.gov/
Funding through the New York State Education Department. Individuals may not apply for grants.
District's Current Grants
American Rescue Plan (ARP ESSER)
What is the American Rescue Plan (ARP)?
On March 11, 2021, the President signed into law the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP). ARP makes available $122.8 billion nationally in a third round of Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds. New York State has been allocated nearly $9 billion under the ARP Act’s Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Fund.
The ARP Act requires LEAs to reserve at least 20% of their ARP-ESSER allocation to address learning loss through the implementation of evidence-based interventions, such as summer learning or summer enrichment, extended day, comprehensive afterschool programs, or extended school year programs, and ensure that such interventions respond to students’ academic, social, and emotional needs.
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Early College High School Program in Partnership with Marist College
Newburgh Enlarged City School District (NECSD) has partnered with Marist College to provide students with an academic experience that could result in up to 26 college credits toward a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science before graduating from high school. Credits may transfer based on policies at the college you choose to later attend.
Newburgh’s ECHS program will be a small autonomous learning community with their own teachers, leader, schedule, and curriculum plan. The ECHS program will be located at the Newburgh Free Academy Main Campus. The designated classroom will have increased network capacity and updated technology to accommodate computer labs with multimedia capabilities and larger areas for project-based learning. ECHS students will participate in a 3-week summer course at Marist College to familiarize themselves with the campus facilities, resources, and staff. During the summer classes, students will learn in environments similar to ones they will work in after graduation. Studies have shown this kind of exposure is a powerful driver in creating a college-going culture. ECHS will include transportation to Marist College (19 miles from NFA Main) for the students to participate in the courses, workshops, and events planned throughout the four years.
Learn More about the Marist Program
Early College High School Program - Teaching and Game Programming Pathway
This program provides students with a minimum of 25 NO COST college credits. College courses will be offered at high school campus and college campus. Extended school day and school year programming. Both programs will be housed at NFA Main Campus. This program is in partnership with SUNY Orange and Mount Saint Mary College.
Learn More about the Teaching and Game Programming Pathway
The NEA Big Read—a partnership between the National Endowment for the Arts and Arts Midwest—broadens our understanding of ourselves and our neighbors through the power of a shared reading experience. The goals of the NEA Big Read are to inspire meaningful conversations, celebrate local creativity, elevate a wide variety of voices and perspectives, and build stronger connections in each community.
The NEA Big Read annually provides support to selected nonprofit organizations around the country to host dynamic community-wide reading programs in collaboration with local partners to develop and conduct engaging events and activities. Organizations apply for funding through a grants program managed by Arts Midwest. Each community program that receives an NEA Big Read grant—which ranges between $5,000 and $20,000—is also provided with resources, outreach materials, and training on various aspects such as working with local partners, developing public relations strategies, and leading book discussions and Q&As.
The Teachers of Tomorrow Program was established under an amendment to Education Law, Chapter 62 of the Laws of 2000 to assist school districts in the recruitment, retention, and certification activities necessary to increase the supply of qualified teachers in school districts experiencing a teacher shortage, especially low-performing schools. Not more than sixty percent of funds allocated will be made available to any one school district.
In August, 2022, New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC) was awarded a $28 million, seven-year GEAR UP (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs) grant by the U.S. Department of Education to increase college readiness and success for more than 6,200 low-income New York State students.
GEAR Up is a competitive grant program of the U.S. Department of Education that increases the number of low-income students who are prepared to enter and succeed in postsecondary education by providing States and local community-education partnerships to offer support services to high-poverty, middle and high schools.
New York State students beginning in 7th grade through their freshman year in college, who are participating in the program will have access to support services, including tutoring and homework assistance, academic counseling, mentoring, college and career counseling, financial literacy and professional development to help them enroll and succeed in college. New York State GEAR UP also provides professional development to teachers, counselors, and administrators.
New York’s Teacher Resource and Computer Training Centers were established by the New York State Legislature in 1984 under Education Law 316. The initial appropriation of $3.5 million established 44 Teacher Centers throughout the State. The Legislature continued to approve Teacher Center funding through 2009-10, and the overall level of appropriations increased to $40 million, supporting 133 Teacher Centers, 6 Regional Networks, 5 Statewide Committees and 3 Statewide Projects.
Teacher Centers have led the integration of technology into curriculum and instruction in New York State. They have collaborated with teachers, districts, schools, institutions of higher education, and other education stakeholders, including several business agreements, to provide tens of thousands of professional development opportunities every year, many aligned with and/or directly supporting local school improvement goals.
Contact Goncalo Pinheiro at gpinheiro@necsd.net
The Empire State After-School Program offers academic and enrichment opportunities for middle and high school scholars in an after-school setting within the Newburgh Enlarged City School District.
Empire State Scholars will have the opportunity to receive academic enrichment in math, ELA, science, and/or social studies during their enrichment program. Scholars are required to participate in both the academic and enrichment activities and must maintain regular attendance. Scholars must also exhibit positive behavior during the regular school day to maintain eligibility for participation in the Empire State After-School Program.
Placement in a program will be contingent upon enrollment, the availability of required staff, and required funding. Program enrollment will be filled on a first come, first serve basis. A limited number of spaces are available in each program as per the terms of the Empire State After-School Program Grant. If enrollment exceeds the available capacity in a particular program, scholars may be placed on a waiting list or be offered an available space in another program. If your scholar is enrolled in a program, you will receive a welcome letter, including transportation information. Submitting an application does not guarantee placement in a program.
Please answer all of the applicable registration questions so we can work together to provide a successful program for our scholars. Please note: parents/guardians must enter a valid email address on the registration form, otherwise the application will not be considered for placement. Online applications are preferred and highly suggested to secure placement in the program, especially for the scholar’s first choice program. Online applications are smartphone friendly.
Thank you so much for your interest and for taking the time to apply to the Empire State After-School Program.
Grants Ends 8/31/2024 - Contact Gerald Ortiz at gortiz@necsd.net
My Brother’s Keeper (MBK)
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The District was awarded two MBK grants thus far this year, which include the following:
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The purpose of this grant is to increase the academic achievement of boys and young men of color by developing and sustaining effective relationships with families.
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The purpose of this grant is to provide 11th-grade high school students with an emphasis on boys and young men of color, with opportunities to gain leadership experience and develop a service project beneficial to the schools they attend and the communities they live in.
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The purpose of this grant is to support schools to develop a cradle to college strategy aligned to one or more of the MBK Milestones.
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MBK Fellows
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MBK Challenge
President Obama launched the My Brother’s Keeper initiative to address persistent opportunity gaps faced by boys and young men of color and ensure that all young people can reach their full potential.
Through this initiative, the Administration is joining with cities and towns, businesses, and foundations who are taking important steps to connect young people to mentoring, support networks, and the skills they need to find a good job or go to college and work their way into the middle class.
My Brother’s Keeper is focused on six milestones:
- Getting a Healthy Start and Entering School Ready to Learn
All children should have a healthy start and enter school ready – cognitively, physically, socially, and emotionally. - Reading at Grade Level by Third Grade
All children should be reading at grade level by age 8 – the age at which reading to learn becomes essential. - Graduating from High School Ready for College and Career
All youth should receive a quality high school education and graduate with the skills and tools needed to advance to postsecondary education or training. - Completing Postsecondary Education or Training
Every American should have the option to attend postsecondary education and receive the education and training needed for the quality jobs of today and tomorrow. - Successfully Entering the Workforce
Anyone who wants a job should be able to get a job that allows them to support themselves and their families. - Keeping Kids on Track and Giving Them Second Chances
All youth and young adults should be safe from violent crime; and individuals who are confined should receive the education, training, and treatment they need for a second chance.
The 21st Century Afterschool Academy is an afterschool program where students (Grades K-5) can get Academic tutoring along with enrichment activities that include but are not limited to STEAM Project Based Learning, and the Arts provided by Newburgh Performing Arts Academy. Families will also have an opportunity to participate in Family Fun trips, Parent University events, and participate in the Program Advisory Council Team (PACT).
The program will be held at the student's school (Balmville, GAMS, Gardnertown, Horizons, and Vails Gate grade K-5 students are eligible) for 2 hours a day three days a week Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from October- April. Students must participate all three days. Nutritious snacks and transportation to the designated drop off site will be provided by the district. A family member or family representative must attend the program orientation at your student's school.
The New York State Pathways in Technology (NYS P-TECH) program is a public-private partnership that will prepare thousands of New York students for high-skills jobs of the future in technology, manufacturing, healthcare and finance. The NYS P-TECH model delivers five core benefits to students:
A rigorous, relevant and cost-free “grades 9 to 14” education focused on the knowledge and skills students need for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) careers; Workplace learning that includes ongoing mentoring by professionals in the chosen career sector, worksite visits, speakers and internships; Intensive, individualized academic support by K-12 and college faculty within an extended academic year or school day that enables students to progress through the program at their own pace; An Associate of Applied Science degree in a high-tech field and the commitment to be first in line for a job with the participating business partners following completion of the program. The program is also designed to:
Develop programs of study in high-wage, high-skill, high-demand career areas; Align school, college and community systems in these programs of study; Support strong academic performance; Promote informed and appropriate career choice and preparation; and Ensure that employers in key technical fields have access to a talented and skilled workforce.
Through these programs of study, students will be able to earn transcript college credit toward an Associate degree. Career pathways begin in grade nine and include workplace learning and high school and college coursework. The pathway provides a seamless sequence of study extending through two years of postsecondary career and technical education which culminates in an A.A.S degree.
The Federal Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education (Perkins IV) Grant provides funding that supplements the Newburgh Enlarged City School District Career and Technical Education (CTE) program..The Perkins IV Grant requires rigorous academic instruction to prepare students for high-skill, high-wage, high-demand occupations in current or emerging occupations. Some of the NECSD programs lead to industry certifications and credentials to prepare students for the workforce or further study.
Contact John Etri at jetri@necsd.net
The Universal Prekindergarten and Statewide Universal Full Day Pre Kindergarten Grants are funded through the New York State Department of Education Office of Early Learning. Both Grants support personnel associated with our partner Community Based Organizations (CBOs) and the in district programs housed at Gidney Avenue, Horizons on the Hudson, Vails Gate and Gardnertown Schools. The grants also provide lunches at no charge for the district students who attend the CBO programs.
Learn More About NYS Universal Prekindergarten Program (UPK)
The largest annual grant that the Newburgh Enlarged City School must apply for is the Consolidated Application. This application is a grant that allows the New York State Education Department to provide differentiated support and assistance to school districts, using ESSA Federal Funding. The individual components of the grant are referred to as Title Programs. The Title Programs that Newburgh is allowed to request funding, are as follows:
Title I provides financial assistance to school districts and schools with the high percentages of children from low-income families. This program supports the implementation of research based instruction identified as improving academic achievement, closing performance gaps and parent engagement.
Newburgh is identified as a TARGET District with improvement needed in areas specific to individual schools and student subgroups.
Title II is designed to attract, select, place, support, and retain excellent educators.
Title III is to help ensure that English Language Learners (ELLs) attain English language proficiency and meet state academic standards.
Title IV is supplemental program funding to help provide students with access to a well-rounded education, improve school conditions and improve the use of technology.
The Employment Preparation Education Grant (EPE) is a program that provides state aid to public school districts that offer educational programs for adults leading to a high school diploma or a High School Equivalency diploma. To be eligible to generate EPE aid students must be 21 years of age or older without a U. S. high school diploma. Academic programs include: Adult Basic Literacy, High School Equivalency Test Preparation, English Language Acquisition, and the National Work Readiness Credential.
Learn More About Employment Preparation Education Grant (EPE)
Goldback Digital Citizenship: Learning Technology Grant Initiative
The Newburgh Enlarged City School District (NECSD) is located on the west bank of the Hudson River, 60 miles north of New York City, 80 miles south of Albany, and is the 10th largest school district in New York. The district has 11,557 students with 15% of the district’s students identified as English Language Learners (ELLs). NECSD is identified by NYSED as a High Need/Urban or Suburban Target District in need of Comprehensive Support and Improvement.
During the 2021-2022 school year the Newburgh Enlarged City School District’s Digital Citizenship Team focused on creating Year Long Context (scope & sequence curriculum document) aligned with New York State Computer Science and Digital Fluency Learning Standards. Additionally, the team created digital citizenship units of study. During the 2022-2023 school year the team is participating in the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Digital Citizenship in Action Course. The Newburgh Digital Citizenship Course Cohort is gaining a deeper understanding of digital citizenship, how this topic connects with the New York State Standards, and how to approach this topic with considerations of the New York State Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Education Framework. The team is positioned to support our students throughout the district to implement standards-based, culturally responsive lessons during the 2022-2023 school year.
The program’s overarching goals:
- Increase district capacity to support student-centered, personalized learning by providing professional learning opportunities in the areas of educational technology and digital citizenship.
- The Goldback Digital Citizens team will create culturally responsive curriculum, lessons and materials with consideration of diverse student needs.
- Incorporate the developed linguistically and culturally responsive digital citizenship curriculum into classrooms.
- Create and deliver high-quality PD focused on student-centered, personalized learning to teachers and administrators and help teachers collaborate to incorporate educational technology into classrooms as they incorporate digital citizenship curriculum.
Artifacts of the work from the Digital Citizenship can be found within the Learning Technology Grant Artifact Hyperdoc
