# Archived Information

**U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION**

**FY 2000 GRANTS**

**NEW JERSEY**

***Prepared by the Office of Intergovernmental and Interagency
Affairs***

***(October 1, 2000)***

**This document highlights major FY 2000 competitive grant programs:**

• 21st Century Community Learning Centers

• Advanced Placement Incentive

• Bilingual Professional Development

• Class Size Reduction

• Community Technology Centers

• Comprehensive School Reform Demonstration

• Effective Alternative Strategies

• Elementary School Counseling

• English Literacy/Civics Education

• GEAR UP

• Learning Anytime Anywhere Partnerships

• Middle School Coordinators

• New American High Schools \-- **second FY 2000 showcase sites
pending**

• Preparing Tomorrow\'s Teachers to Use Technology

• Public Charter Schools

• Reading Excellence

• Safe Schools/Healthy Students

• Smaller Learning Communities

• Teacher Quality Enhancement

• Technology Innovation Challenge

• TRIO Programs

[Note]{.underline}: The year listed after each grantee is the year of
initial funding.

[21st Century Community Learning Centers]{.underline} \$453 million in
FY 2000

\$1 billion requested for FY 2001

*Funds school-community partnerships to keep schools open after-school
and summers as safe havens for enhanced learning. (Three year grant \--
amount listed is awarded annually, assuming program compliance and
future appropriations.)*

**FY 2000 Grantees:**

-   Camden City School District \$ 202,000 (1999)

-   Jersey City Public Schools \$ 522,800 (1999)

-   LEAP Academy Charter School \$ 100,000 (1998)

-   Newark Public Schools \$ 1,800,000 (1998)

-   New Brunswick Public Schools \$ 571,288 (2000)

-   Passaic Public Schools \$ 977,055 (2000)

-   Perth Amboy Board of Education \$ 287,560 (1999)

-   Pinelands Regional School District \$ 250,000 (2000)

-   Plainfield Public Schools \$ 414,520 (1998)

-   Princeton Regional Schools \$ 243,040 (2000)

-   Union City Board of Education \$ 200,000 (1998)

[Advanced Placement Incentive]{.underline} \$15 million in FY 2000

\$20 million requested in FY 2001

*Enables states to reimburse part or all of the cost of Advanced
Placement test fees for low-income individuals who are enrolled in an AP
class or plan to take an AP test and provides for the development of
activities directly related to increasing: (1) the enrollment of
low-income individuals in AP courses; (2) the participation of
low-income individuals in AP tests; and (3) the availability of AP
courses in schools serving high-poverty areas. (Three year grant \--
amount listed is for the first year.)*

**FY 2000 Grantees:**

-   New Jersey State Department of Education \$ 130,425 (2000)

[Bilingual Professional Development]{.underline} \$71.5 million in FY
2000

\$100 million requested in FY 2001

*Helps meet the critical need for fully certified bilingual and ESL
teachers and other educational personnel.*

**FY 2000 Career Ladder Grantees:**

> *Awarded to higher education institutions to upgrade the skills of
> school staff who are not certified. (Five year grant \-- amount listed
> is awarded annually, assuming program compliance and future
> appropriations.)*

-   Kean University \$ 249,755 (2000)

[Class Size Reduction]{.underline} \$1.3 billion in FY 2000

\$1.75 billion requested in FY 2001

*Helps school districts hire 100,000 teaches over seven years to reduce
class sizes in*

*grades 1-3 to a nationwide average of 18. (Amount listed is the second
year of an anticipated seven year effort.)* **In FY 2000, New Jersey
will receive \$29,710,787 in program funds.**

[Community Technology Centers]{.underline} \$32.5 million in FY 2000

\$100 million requested in FY 2001

*Expands access to information technology and learning services through
the creation of computer learning facilities in low-income communities.
(Three year grant \-- amount listed is the projected three year total.)*

**FY 2000 Grantees:**

-   ASPIRA, Inc., of New Jersey \$ 825,000 (2000)

-   Hudson County Community College \$ 895,168 (1999)

[Comprehensive School Reform Demonstration]{.underline} \$220 million in
FY 2000

\$240 million requested in FY 2001

*Helps raise student achievement by assisting public schools across the
country to implement comprehensive school reform programs that are based
on reliable research and effective practices and that include an
emphasis on basic academics and parental involvement. (Amount listed is
the third year of program funding.)* **In FY 2000, New Jersey will
receive \$5,126,003 in program funds.**

[GEAR UP]{.underline} \$200 million in FY 2000

\$325 million requested in FY 2001

*Gives disadvantaged students and their families pathways to college by
partnering middle and high schools with colleges and community
organizations.*

**FY 2000 State Grantees:**

> *Awarded to states to provide early college awareness activities,
> improved academic support, information on paying for college, and
> scholarships. (Five year grant \-- amount listed is for the current
> year. Subsequent annual amounts are based on program compliance,
> number of students served, and future appropriations.)*

-   New Jersey Commission on Higher Education \$ 1,647,900 (1999)

**FY 2000 Partnership Grantees:**

> *Awarded to locally-designed partnerships between colleges and
> low-income middle schools, plus at least two other partners, to
> increase college-going rates among youth. (Five year grant \-- amount
> listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are based on
> program compliance, number of students served, and future
> appropriations.)*

-   Englewood Public Schools \$ 143,699 (1999)

-   Essex County College \$ 943,040 (2000)

-   Kean University \$ 404,000 (2000)

-   New Jersey Institute of Technology \$ 144,000 (1999)

-   Rutgers University \$ 165,996 (1999)

-   Rutgers University \$ 63,404 (2000)

-   Vineland Public School District \$ 520,000 (2000)

[Middle School Coordinators]{.underline} \$50 million in FY 2000

\$50 million requested in FY 2001

*Helps school districts recruit, hire, and train drug prevention and
school safety coordinators in middle schools. (Two year grant \-- amount
listed is the two year total.)*

**FY 2000 Grantees:**

-   Bordentown Regional School District \$ 72,000 (1999)

-   Piscataway Township Board of Education \$ 132,220 (2000)

[New American High Schools]{.underline} \$4 million in FY 2000

\$4.5 million requested in FY 2001

*Focuses on supporting high schools that are committed to ensuring that
all students meet challenging academic standards and are prepared for
college and careers.*

**Showcase Sites (year listed is the year of recognition):**

-   Marine Academy of Science and Technology 1998

[Preparing Tomorrow\'s Teachers to Use Technology]{.underline} \$75
million in FY 2000

\$150 million requested in FY 2001

*Supports innovative teacher preparation programs to develop
well-prepared, technology-proficient educators.*

**FY 2000 Implementation Grantees:**

> *Awarded to consortia that are now ready to implement full-scale
> innovations to improve the preparation of technology-proficient
> teachers. (Three year grant \-- amount listed is the projected three
> year total.)*

-   Georgian Court College \$ 614,214 (2000)

-   Ramapo College of New Jersey \$ 809,958 (2000)

-   Rutgers University \$ 476,333 (2000)

-   Seton Hall University \$ 1,054,813 (1999)

[Public Charter Schools]{.underline} \$145 million in FY 2000

\$175 million requested in FY 2001

*Supports start-up and development of additional public schools
operating with a contract or charter from a public agency. (Three year
grant \-- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual
amounts are based on program compliance, extent of need, and future
appropriations.)*

> **FY 2000 Grantees:**

-   New Jersey State Department of Education \$ 2,762,880 (1999)

[Smaller Learning Communities]{.underline} \$45 million in FY 2000

\$120 million requested in FY 2001

*Helps large high schools (1,000 or more students) create smaller, more
personalized learning communities.*

**FY 2000 Planning Grantees:**

Provides large high schools the means to develop a viable SLC
implementation plan. (One year grant.)

-   Newark Public Schools \$ 249,483 (2000)

-   South Brunswick Board of Education \$ 48,825 (2000)

-   Southern Regional High School District \$ 47,912 (2000)

**FY 2000 Implementation Grantees:**

Provides large high schools the means to either implement or expand an
SLC program. (Three year grant \-- amount listed is approximately
two-thirds of the total grant award. The remaining balance will be
available in July 2001, contingent upon appropriations.)

-   Montclair Board of Education \$ 304,669 (2000)

-   Paterson Public Schools \$ 679,514 (2000)

-   Trenton Public Schools \$ 260,169 (2000)

[Teacher Quality Enhancement]{.underline} \$98 million in FY 2000

\$98 million requested in FY 2001

*Funds systemic change to state teacher licensure policies and
practices.*

**FY 2000 Partnership Grantees:**

> *Awarded to partnerships between teacher preparation programs, schools
> of arts and sciences, and a high-need school districts to bring about
> fundamental change. (Five year grant \-- amount listed is for the
> current year. Subsequent annual amounts are based on program
> compliance, extent of need, and future appropriations.)*

-   Kean University \$ 1,816,633 (1999)

> **FY 2000 Recruitment Grantees:**
>
> *Awarded to states and school-university partnerships to reduce
> shortages of qualified teachers in high-need areas. (Three year grant
> \-- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts
> are based on program compliance, extent of need, and future
> appropriations.)*

-   Kean University \$ 422,539 (1999)

-   Montclair State University \$ 188,862 (1999)

[TRIO Programs]{.underline} \$645 million in FY 2000

\$725 million requested in FY 2001

*Helps disadvantaged students progress from middle school to
postsecondary education programs. (Includes eight outreach and support
programs. Competitions are held every fourth year, except TRIO
Dissemination Partnership \-- every third year \-- and TRIO Staff
Training \-- every other year.)*

> **FY 2000 Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Grantees:**
>
> *Awarded to institutions of higher education for projects designed to
> prepare participants for doctoral studies, through involvement in
> research and other scholarly activities. (Four year grant \-- amount
> listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are based on
> program compliance and future appropriations.)*

-   New Jersey Institute of Technology \$ 203,700 (1999)

-   Rutgers University \$ 223,827 (1999)

> **FY 2000 Student Support Services Grantees:**
>
> *Awarded to institutions of higher education to provide opportunities
> for academic development, assist students with basic college
> requirements, and motivate students toward the successful completion
> of their postsecondary education. (Four year grant \-- amount listed
> is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are based on
> program compliance and future appropriations.)*

-   Atlantic Community College \$ 206,328 (1997)

-   Camden County College \$ 206,329 (1997)

-   Cumberland County College \$ 208,198 (1997)

-   Essex County College \$ 321,354 (1997)

-   Georgian Court College \$ 200,903 (1997)

-   Hudson County Community College \$ 289,147 (1997)

-   Jersey City State College \$ 198,582 (1997)

-   Mercer County Community College \$ 198,582 (1997)

-   Middlesex County College \$ 212,075 (1997)

-   New Jersey Institute of Technology \$ 206,326 (1997)

-   Ramapo College of New Jersey \$ 200,903 (1997)

-   Rider University \$ 206,328 (1997)

-   Rutgers University \$ 382,297 (1997)

-   Seton Hall University \$ 200,998 (1997)

-   Trenton State College \$ 198,582 (1997)

> **FY 2000 Talent Search Grantees:**
>
> *Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or,
> in exceptional cases, secondary schools to identify and assist
> individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds who have the potential to
> succeed in higher education. Talent Search also serves high school
> dropouts by encouraging them to reenter the educational system and
> complete their education. (Four year grant \-- amount listed is for
> the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are based on program
> compliance and future appropriations.)*

-   ASPIRA Association, Inc. \$ 236,866 (1998)

-   College Preparatory Incentive Program \$ 197,676 (1998)

-   Cumberland County College \$ 233,932 (1998)

-   Essex Community College \$ 321,032 (1998)

-   Mercer County Community College \$ 231,523 (1998)

-   New Jersey Institute of Technology \$ 248,458 (1998)

-   Seton Hall University \$ 236,866 (1998)

**FY 2000 TRIO Dissemination Partnership Grantees:**

> *Enables TRIO projects to work with other institutions and agencies
> that are serving low-income and first generation college students but
> do not have TRIO grants. (Three year grant \-- amount listed is for
> the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are based on program
> compliance, extent of need, and future appropriations.)*

-   Rutgers University \$ 202,068 (1999)

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-   Rutgers University \$ 199,965 (1999)

> **FY 2000 Upward Bound Grantees:**
>
> *Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or,
> in exceptional cases, secondary schools to provide fundamental support
> to participants in their preparation for college entrance. Upward
> Bound serves high school students from low-income families, families
> in which neither parent holds a bachelors degree, and low-income,
> first generation military veterans. (Four year grant \-- amount listed
> is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are based on
> program compliance and future appropriations.)*

-   Bloomfield College \$ 335,545 (1999)

-   Camden Community College \$ 354,766 (1999)

-   Essex County College \$ 452,229 (1999)

-   Essex County College \$ 341,573 (1999)

-   Mercer County Community College \$ 342,311 (1999)

-   Montclair State University \$ 205,400 (1999)

-   New Jersey City University \$ 246,867 (1999)

-   New Jersey Institute of Technology \$ 287,031 (1999)

-   New Jersey Institute of Technology \$ 205,400 (1999)

-   Rutgers University \$ 498,150 (1999)

-   Rutgers University \$ 205,400 (1999)

-   Seton Hall University \$ 455,806 (1999)

-   Stevens Institute of Technology \$ 468,017 (1999)

> **FY 2000 Upward Bound Math/Science Grantees:**
>
> *Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or,
> in exceptional cases, secondary schools to fund specialized Upward
> Bound math and science centers. (Four year grant \-- amount listed is
> for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are based on program
> compliance and future appropriations.)*

-   New Jersey Institute of Technology \$ 273,442 (1999)

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-   Ramapo College of New Jersey \$ 236,335 (1999)