Approximately two months ago, the City of Apalachicola submitted a proposal to the Florida Department of Education (DOE) to act as the fiscal agent of the 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant, a role the Franklin County School District played during the grants first five years.
On Friday, August 21, City Administrator Betty Taylor-Webb received notification from DOE Bureau Chief Joe Davis that the proposal submitted by the city will receive funding.
The city asked for $490,320.00 to continue its Project Impact afterschool and summer programs at the city’s new recreation and community service complex located at the former Apalachicola High School.
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The purpose of the grant it to provide academic enrichment programs to help students meet performance standards in core academic subjects, such as reading and mathematics.
As well as to provide youth development activities, such as drug and violence prevention programs, counseling programs, art, music, and recreation programs that are designed to reinforce and complement the regular academic program of participating students.
In addition, the purpose of the grant is to provide families of students served by the program opportunities for literacy and related educational development.
In his notification letter Davis wrote, “We are very pleased to inform you that the proposal submitted by your agency for the 2009-2010, 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant has been selected for funding. The overall quality of submitted proposals resulted in a highly competitive process, and the success of your proposal is a significant accomplishment”.
Project Impact director Faye Johnson along with her assistant Nadine Kahn and city staffer Cindy Summerhill put together and submitted the city’s proposal to the DOE for consideration.
On Friday, August 21, City Administrator Betty Taylor-Webb received notification from DOE Bureau Chief Joe Davis that the proposal submitted by the city will receive funding.
The city asked for $490,320.00 to continue its Project Impact afterschool and summer programs at the city’s new recreation and community service complex located at the former Apalachicola High School.
.
The purpose of the grant it to provide academic enrichment programs to help students meet performance standards in core academic subjects, such as reading and mathematics.
As well as to provide youth development activities, such as drug and violence prevention programs, counseling programs, art, music, and recreation programs that are designed to reinforce and complement the regular academic program of participating students.
In addition, the purpose of the grant is to provide families of students served by the program opportunities for literacy and related educational development.
In his notification letter Davis wrote, “We are very pleased to inform you that the proposal submitted by your agency for the 2009-2010, 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant has been selected for funding. The overall quality of submitted proposals resulted in a highly competitive process, and the success of your proposal is a significant accomplishment”.
Project Impact director Faye Johnson along with her assistant Nadine Kahn and city staffer Cindy Summerhill put together and submitted the city’s proposal to the DOE for consideration.
The $490,320.00 award will position the City of Apalachicola to effect positive the academic development of Apalachicola and Franklin County students, a role every municipality in the state should seek.
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