# Archived Information

**U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION**

**FY 2000 GRANTS**

**SOUTH CAROLINA**

***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:**

-   Allendale School District \$ 762,411 (1999)

-   Anderson School District #5 \$ 585,426 (1999)

-   Beck Academy of Languages \$ 53,050 (1999)

-   Charleston County School District \$ 698,796 (1999)

-   Colleton County School District \$ 760,520 (2000)

-   Darlington County School District \$ 384,053 (2000)

-   Dillon School District #3 \$ 913,617 (1999)

-   Edgefield School District \$ 84,964 (1999)

-   Education Redirection Charter School \$ 143,140 (1999)

-   Florence School District #1 \$ 508,471 (2000)

-   Greenville County School District \$ 903,848 (1999)

-   Lancaster County School District \$ 885,420 (2000)

-   Lancaster County School District \$ 176,733 (1999)

-   Latta School District #3 \$ 915,513 (2000)

-   Lexington County School District #3 \$ 430,729 (1999)

-   McCormick County School District #1 \$ 556,032 (1998)

-   Richland County School District #1 \$ 796,849 (2000)

-   Richland County School District #1 \$ 364,571 (1999)

-   Spartanburg School District #3 \$ 889,737 (1998)

-   Spartanburg School District #3 \$ 884,970 (2000)

-   Sumter County Board of Education \$ 480,725 (1999)

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-   Sumter School District #17 \$ 875,000 (1999)

-   Williamsburg County School District \$ 1,209,730 (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, South Carolina
will receive \$15,709,106 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:**

-   United Way of Midlands \$ 643,780 (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, South Carolina will
receive \$2,824,693 in program funds.**

[Elementary School Counseling]{.underline} \$20 million in FY 2000

\$20 million requested in FY 2001

Establishes or expands counseling programs in elementary schools. (Three
year grant \-- amount listed is the three year total.)

**FY 2000 Grantees:**

-   Allendale County School District \$ 335,912 (2000)

-   Lexington and Richland Counties \$ 278,925 (2000)

[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.)*

-   South Carolina Comm. on Higher Education \$ 1,891,766 (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.)*

-   Claflin College \$ 400,000 (1999)

-   Technical College of the Low Country \$ 110,000 (1999)

[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:**

-   Charleston County School District \$ 356,832 (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):**

-   Walhalla High School (Walhalla) 1996

[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.)*

-   Clemson University \$ 1,280,021 (1999)

-   Columbia College \$ 279,406 (1999)

-   Francis Marion University \$ 631,679 (2000)

-   Newberry College \$ 697,507 (2000)

-   Winthrop University \$ 483,632 (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:**

-   South Carolina State Department of Education \$ 1,102,603 (2000)

[Safe Schools/Healthy Students]{.underline} \$82 million in FY 2000

\$122 million requested in FY 2001

*Supports linking community-based services and prevention activities
into one community-wide approach to violence prevention and healthy
child development. (Three year grant \-- amount listed is awarded
annually, assuming program compliance and future appropriations.)*

**FY 2000 Grantees:**

-   Anderson School District #5 \$ 1,857,951 (1999)

-   Richland County School District #1 \$ 2,726,351 (2000)

[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 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.)

-   Charleston County School District \$ 258,736 (2000)

-   Sumter School District #17 \$ 308,871 (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.)*

-   South Carolina State University \$ 1,519,080 (1999)

-   University of South Carolina \$ 949,641 (1999)

**FY 2000 State Grantees:**

> *Awarded to states to improve the quality of their teaching force
> through comprehensive changes in teacher preparation, licensure,
> certification, and professional development. (Three year grant \--
> amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual amounts are
> based on program compliance, extent of need, and future
> appropriations.)*

-   South Carolina State Department of Education \$ 866,363 (1999)

[Technology Innovation Challenge]{.underline} \$146 million in FY 2000

\$170 million requested in FY 2001

*Supports the development of innovative and effective applications of
technology in the classroom. (Five year grant \-- amount listed is the
projected five year total.)*

> **FY 2000 Grantees:**

-   McCormick County School District \$ 6,565,269 (1999)

-   Greenville County School District \$ 4,831,565 (1997)

-   Richland County School District #1 \$ 4,372,482 (1997)

-   Sumter School District #2 \$ 3,176,913 (1997)

[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 Educational Opportunity Centers Grantees:**

> *Awarded to institutions of higher education, non-profit agencies, or,
> in exceptional cases, secondary schools to provide counseling and
> information on college admissions to qualified adults who want to
> enter or continue a program of postsecondary education. (Four year
> grant \-- amount listed is for the current year. Subsequent annual
> amounts are based on program compliance and future appropriations.)*

-   Trident Technical College \$ 448,312 (1998)

-   University of South Carolina-Columbia \$ 383,295 (1998)

> **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.)*

-   University of South Carolina \$ 205,700 (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.)*

-   Allen University \$ 200,903 (1997)

-   Chesterfield-Marlboro Technical College \$ 200,903 (1997)

-   Claflin College \$ 198,582 (1997)

-   Greenville Technical College \$ 277,018 (1997)

-   Horry-George Town Technical College \$ 198,582 (1997)

-   Midlands Technical College-Airport \$ 198,582 (1997)

-   Midlands Technical College-Beltline \$ 198,582 (1997)

-   Morris College \$ 204,033 (1997)

-   Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College \$ 206,327 (1997)

-   Piedmont Technical College \$ 200,903 (1997)

-   Spartanburg Methodist College \$ 200,903 (1997)

-   Spartanburg Technical College \$ 195,048 (1997)

-   Technical College of the Low Country \$ 198,582 (1997)

-   Tri-County Technical College \$ 232,863 (1997)

-   Trident Technical College \$ 233,365 (1997)

-   University of South Carolina-Beaufort \$ 198,582 (1997)

-   University of South Carolina-Columbia \$ 236,450 (1997)

-   University of South Carolina-Lancaster \$ 93,522 (1997)

-   University of South Carolina-Salkehatchie \$ 198,582 (1997)

-   University of South Carolina-Spartanburg \$ 198,582 (1997)

-   University of South Carolina-Sumter \$ 198,582 (1997)

-   University of South Carolina-Union \$ 198,582 (1997)

-   Voorhees College \$ 198,582 (1997)

-   York Technical College \$ 200,892 (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.)*

-   Florence-Darlington Technical College \$ 250,688 (1998)

-   Horry-George Town Technical College \$ 268,429 (1998)

-   Midlands Technical College \$ 276,212 (1998)

-   Piedmont Technical College \$ 236,884 (1998)

-   Technical College of the Low Country \$ 264,051 (1998)

-   Tri-County Technical College \$ 312,203 (1998)

-   Trident Technical College \$ 306,420 (1998)

-   University of South Carolina-Columbia \$ 263,317 (1998)

-   Williamsburg Technical College \$ 232,452 (1998)

-   York Technical College \$ 240,030 (1998)

> **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.)*

-   Benedict College \$ 332,724 (1999)

-   Claflin College \$ 461,779 (1999)

-   College of Charleston \$ 366,246 (1999)

-   Florence-Darlington Technical College \$ 254,450 (1999)

-   Greenville Technical College \$ 205,400 (1999)

-   Midlands Technical College \$ 254,450 (1999)

-   Morris College \$ 281,413 (1999)

-   Piedmont Technical College \$ 246,867 (1999)

-   Technical College of the Low Country \$ 276,796 (1999)

-   Tri-County Technical College \$ 337,600 (1999)

-   University of South Carolina \$ 426,765 (1999)

-   University of South Carolina-Lancaster \$ 205,400 (1999)

-   University of South Carolina-Spartanburg \$ 245,103 (1999)

-   Voorhees College \$ 284,528 (1999)

-   Williamsburg Technical College \$ 285,731 (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.)*

-   Chaflin College \$ 266,498 (1999)

-   Trident Technical College \$ 189,290 (1999)