FY2021: High School Equivalency Testing Centers

Fund Code: 850

Purpose:

The purpose of this state-funded targeted grant program is to assist in the day-to-day operation of High School Equivalency Test Centers (HSE) including, but not limited to the cost for test administration, special needs, and technology upgrades.

Priorities:

The priorities for use of these funds must be in the areas of test center materials, technology, and staffing, including special needs.

Eligibility:

Only approved HSE Test Centers are eligible to apply. Refer to Attachment 1 that lists approved HSE Test Centers and funding amounts available for each center.

Funding Type:

State

Funding:

Approximately $202,190 is available. Funding is contingent upon availability. All dollar amounts listed are estimated/approximate and are subject to change. If more funding becomes available, it will be distributed under the same guidelines that appear in this RFP document. See Attachment 1 for funding amounts by test center.

Fund Use:

Funds must be used in any or all of the following areas if needed.

• Non-Instructional Materials — testing materials and office supplies/equipment.

• Staffing — for both Regular and Special Accommodation needs

Project Duration:

Upon Approval (no earlier than 7/1/2020) – 6/30/2021

Program Unit:

ACLS

Contact:

Michael Farma

Phone Number:

(781) 338-3836

Date Due:

Applications for grant recipients that are state agencies (use the state's accounting system MMARS) are encouraged to submit applications no later than Friday, May 15, 2020 to allow sufficient time to process ISA's.

Applications for both federally and state-funded projects are due no later than Friday, June 5, 2020.

Required Forms:

Part I — General — Program Unit Signature Page — (Standard Contract Form and Application for Program Grants)

 

Part II — Budget Details entered directly in EdGrants

Part III — Required program information (cover letter)

ISA Budget / EdGrants Budget Crosswalk (only for entities who require ISAs)

Additional Information:

Attachment 1: Recipient List -High School Equivalency Test Centers and Amounts

Attachment 2: Fund Code 850 Test Volume and Allocation Report for FY2021

This information is intended for state entities who require ISAs as part of their grant award process. Not intended for Private or Community Based Organizations.

1. ISA process timeline
2. MA Expenditure Classification Handbook
3. MA Comptroller's Office Fringe Information
4. ISA and EdGrants Amendment Requirements

Submission Instructions:

Submit all required grant materials through EdGrants.

In EdGrants, applicants are required to create and name the project. Please use the following naming convention for your "Applicant Project Name" in EdGrants:

FY21 850 High School Equivalency (Applicant Name) no acronyms, please.

All items listed under the required forms section of this RFP should be uploaded / attached in the Attachments List formlet of the Application Submission in EdGrants. This includes a signed / scanned PDF of Part I / Coversheet with CEO/Superintendent/Executive Director signature. The final budget the applicant is requesting will be entered directly into EdGrants as part of the application submission process.

For Guidance Documents regarding EdGrants, visit EdGrants: User Guides and Information.

Please note: It is up to the applicant to determine who they want to add as EdGrants Front Office users in order to submit grant application as well as payment request information. Please review the EdGrants: User Security Controls to make informed decisions regarding assigning your district level users.

Last Updated: April 15, 2020