# Archived Information

**U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION**

**FY 2000 GRANTS**

**IOWA**

***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:**

-   Akron-Westfield Community School District \$ 200,417 (2000)

-   Central Decatur Community School \$ 450,000 (1999)

-   Columbus Community Schools \$ 255,289 (2000)

-   Davenport Community School District \$ 200,000 (1999)

-   Des Moines Public Schools \$ 775,880 (1999)

-   Fort Dodge Community School District \$ 195,238 (1999)

-   Iowa City Community School District \$ 192,055 (2000)

-   Maquoketa Community School District \$ 353,000 (2000)

-   Marshalltown Community School District \$ 768,689 (2000)

-   Marshalltown Community School District \$ 382,092 (1998)

-   Perry Community School District \$ 593,300 (2000)

-   Storm Lake Community School District \$ 393,419 (2000)

-   Storm Lake Community School District \$ 167,590 (1999)

[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:**

-   Iowa State Department of Education \$ 18,450 (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, Iowa will
receive \$10,240,731 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:**

-   Des Moines Area Community College \$ 750,696 (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, Iowa will receive
\$1,709,632 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 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.)*

-   Des Moines Independent Community Schools \$ 169,600 (1999)

-   University of Northern Iowa \$ 231,422 (2000)

[Learning Anytime Anywhere Partnerships]{.underline} \$23 million in FY
2000

\$30 million requested in FY 2001

*Supports national or regional partnerships among colleges, businesses,
and other organizations to deliver postsecondary life-long learning via
asynchronous, Internet-based distance education. (Three to five year
grant \-- amount listed is the projected three to five year total.)*

**FY 2000 Grantees:**

-   Hazardous Materials Training and Research \$ 1,146,191 (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:**

-   Des Moines Independent Community Schools \$ 550,000 (2000)

-   Humboldt Community School District \$ 526,682 (2000)

-   Johnston Community School District \$ 164,691 (2000)

-   Mississippi Band Area Education Agency \$ 394,163 (2000)

-   Sioux Central Community School District \$ 180,936 (2000)

-   Southeast Polk Community School District \$ 144,174 (2000)

[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.)*

-   Clarke College \$ 576,936 (2000)

-   Iowa Central Community College \$ 472,287 (2000)

-   Iowa State University \$ 1,467,130 (1999)

**FY 2000 Catalyst Grantees:**

> *Awarded to consortia with a proven track record and the resources to
> stimulate*
>
> *large-scale innovative improvements for developing or certifying
> technology-proficient educators. (Three year grant \-- amount listed
> is the projected three year total.)*

-   University of Northern Iowa \$ 2,263,191 (1999)

[Reading Excellence]{.underline} \$260 million in FY 2000

\$286 million requested in FY 2001

*Helps children learn to read well and independently by the end of the
third grade through research-based reading instruction, professional
development, family literacy, and extended learning activities. (Three
year grant \-- amount listed* *is the projected three year total.)*

**FY 2000 Grantees:**

-   State of Iowa \$10,000,000 (1999)

[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:**

-   Des Moines Independent Community Schools \$ 2,443,622 (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.)

-   Des Moines Independent Community Schools \$ 250,000 (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.)*

-   Graceland College \$ 272,050 (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 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.)*

-   University of Northern Iowa \$ 340,073 (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.)*

-   Iowa State University \$ 227,827 (1999)

-   University of Northern Iowa \$ 203,700 (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.)*

-   Briar Cliff College \$ 230,748 (1997)

-   Central College \$ 200,903 (1997)

-   Coe College \$ 200,903 (1997)

-   Des Moines Area Community College \$ 232,602 (1997)

-   Eastern Iowa Community College District \$ 210,432 (1997)

-   Graceland College \$ 206,328 (1997)

-   Indian Hills Community College \$ 200,625 (1997)

-   Iowa Lakes Community College \$ 198,582 (1997)

-   Iowa State University \$ 234,637 (1997)

-   Iowa Western Community College \$ 200,903 (1997)

-   Kirkwood Community College \$ 200,903 (1997)

-   Luther College \$ 200,903 (1997)

-   North Iowa Area Community College \$ 206,328 (1997)

-   Southeastern Community College \$ 251,622 (1997)

-   Southwestern Community College \$ 191,715 (1997)

-   University of Iowa \$ 271,481 (1997)

-   University of Northern Iowa \$ 221,048 (1997)

-   Western Iowa Tech Community 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.)*

-   Briar Cliff College \$ 227,943 (1998)

-   Central College \$ 282,537 (1998)

-   Graceland College \$ 256,668 (1998)

-   Iowa Lakes Community College \$ 282,722 (1998)

-   Iowa State University \$ 276,655 (1998)

-   Luther College \$ 197,676 (1998)

-   University of Northern Iowa \$ 315,369 (1998)

-   Western Iowa Tech Community College \$ 197,676 (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.)*

-   Briar Cliff College \$ 247,650 (1999)

-   Central College \$ 636,233 (1999)

-   Coe College \$ 307,507 (1999)

-   Des Moines Area Community College \$ 246,867 (1999)

-   Graceland College \$ 205,400 (1999)

-   Iowa Lakes Community College \$ 287,825 (1999)

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

-   Luther College \$ 492,938 (1999)

-   Simpson College \$ 205,400 (1999)

-   Southeastern Community College \$ 205,400 (1999)

-   St. Ambrose University \$ 304,247 (1999)

-   University of Iowa \$ 441,581 (1999)

-   University of Northern Iowa \$ 533,431 (1999)

-   Western Iowa Tech Community College \$ 205,400 (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.)*

-   University of Northern Iowa \$ 266,498 (1999)