For funding in subsequent years, grantees must demonstrate that a portion of the services provided under this project is supported through non-federal contributions. The purpose of this program is to develop and operate a minimum of eleven family-based education centers throughout the Hawaiian Islands. Native Hawaiian organizations including Native Hawaiian education organizations may apply. Infants up to three years old and their parents, and preschoolers four and five years old, and their parents will benefit. Each eligible applicant, other than a SEA, receiving funds from the Secretary or a SEA shall use the funds to plan and implement a charter school.
SEAs are eligible as authorized public chartering agencies.
The 21st Century Community Learning Centers are authorized to support rural and inner city public elementary and secondary schools or consortia of such schools to plan, implement, or expand projects that benefit education, health, social service, cultural, and recreational needs of their community. Projects funded under this program must be for the purpose of meeting the needs of, and expanding the opportunities available to, the residents of the communities served by public schools in rural and inner city communities. Rural and inner city public elementary and secondary schools or consortia of such schools may apply for funds under this program.