As a CTAP Region 8 office, SBCEO is committed to helping districts and schools with technology grant applications.

SBCEO provides information and support for districts and schools applying for technology grants from the California Department of Education.

Contacts:

Steve Hillery at 805-964-4711 x5348 or swhillery@sbceo.org
Mary Standlee at 805-964-4711 x5402 or grants2@sbceo.org

EETT ARRA Stimulus Grant :

The California Department of Education has released the RFA for the EETT-C ARRA Stimulus Grant. DUE DATE IS OCTOBER 15, 2009. Funding allocation for our region (Region 8) in this round is $2,107,961, with a maximum award to any individual district capped at $1,264,777. The formula for calculating a district’s potential award is the same as previous EETT-C rounds: $300 per 4-8 grade student for listed eligible schools. This is considered one-time funding, with a funding period to start no earlier than December 1, 2009, and an ending date no later than September 30, 2011. There is no provision for Follow-up funding in this application round.

Full details are available from the CDE website: http://www.cde.ca.gov/fg/fo/r5/eettca09rfa.asp

Quick Downloads:

Download the EETT ARRA RFA (.doc)

Download the list of eligible districts (.xls)

Education Technology K-12 Voucher Program: Funding for this program resulted from a Settlement Agreement between California consumers and a software corporation. Eligible schools may use vouchers to purchase hardware, software, technical support, and professional development.

TechSETS Support Site for the K-12 Voucher Program: TechSETS is a partner in providing resources and support for the Ed Tech K-12 Voucher Program.

EETT - Enhancing Education Through Technology:

Formula Funded Grants: Approximately $16 million (pending congressional approval) will be available annually for Formula Grants under Title II, Part D, No Child Left Behind Act. Successful funding requires submission to and approval by the CDE of a three to five year district technology planning document that meets all of the state and federal requirements. More details on tech plan requirements are also available on our Planning for Technology page. Download the 2008-2009 EETT Formula Application (RFA) .doc

Eligibility Requirements

Districts receiving funds under Part A, Title I and eligible local partnerships. Districts not receiving Part A, Title I funding may participate in the program if they apply in consortium with an LEA that receives funds under Part A, Title I.

EETT Technology Plan Submission Deadlines for 2009-2010

• Cycle A: Deadline Submission, October 9, 2009
• Cycle B: Deadline Submission, December 4, 2009
• Cycle C: Deadline Submission, April 9, 2010
  

• (Submission of EETT Formula Education Technology Plans for review will be ongoing through the Deadline Submission date for each Cycle.)
  
  EETT Tech Plans Approval Status for Santa Barbara County School Districts
  Expiration dates for EETT Tech Plans for Districts from Santa Barbara County (plans that will expire in 2009-2010 shown in bold)

District	Expiration Date
Blochman Union Elementary	06/30/11
Buellton Union Elementary	06/30/11
Carpinteria Unified	06/30/12
College Elementary	06/30/11
Cuyama Joint Unified	06/30/11
Goleta Union Elementary	06/30/12
Guadalupe Union Elementary	06/30/11
Lompoc Unified	06/30/10
Los Alamos Elementary	06/30/11
Los Olivos Elementary	06/30/10
Orcutt Union Elementary	06/30/10
Peabody Charter Elementary	06/30/13
Santa Barbara Co. Off. of Education	06/30/10
Santa Barbara Elementary	06/30/13
Santa Barbara High School	06/30/13
Santa Maria Joint High School	06/30/10
Santa Maria-Bonita Elementary	06/30/12
Santa Ynez Valley Union High	06/30/11
Vista del Mar Union Elementary	06/30/11

Funded Districts from Santa Barbara County for 2009-2010:

District	Est. Funding
Blochman Union Elementary	$146
Buellton Union Elementary	$1,060
Carpinteria Unified	$2,577
College Elementary	$830
Cuyama Joint Unified	$1,057
Goleta Union Elementary	$2,799
Guadalupe Union Elementary	$3,068
Lompoc Unified	$19,213
Los Alamos Elementary	$549
Los Olivos Elementary	$160
Orcutt Union Elementary	$2,181
Peabody Charter Elementary	$1,474
Santa Barbara Co. Off. of Education	$1,217
Santa Barbara Elementary	$11,639
Santa Barbara High School	$8,358
Santa Maria Joint High School	$11,882
Santa Maria-Bonita Elementary	$34,646
Santa Ynez Valley Union High	$620
Vista del Mar Union Elementary	$159

Non-applying Eligible Districts from Santa Barbara County for 2009-2010:

District	Est. Funding
Cold Springs Elementary	$145
Hope Elementary	$876
Manzanita Public Center	$381
Montecito Union Elementary	$301
Solvang Elementary	$347

 

Competitive Grants: Approximately $11 million is currently available for competitive grants under Title II, Part D, No Child Left Behind Act. These EETT grants are subject to Senate Bill 192, which will guide the competition. The application deadline for Round 8 has passed. Information on Round 8 can be found at: http://www.cde.ca.gov/fg/fo/r5/eettc09rfa.asp

Districts from Santa Barbara County that applied for Round 8 funding:

District
Santa Barbara Elementary
Santa Barbara Secondary
Santa Maria-Bonita Elementary

Congratulations to the Round 7 EETT Competitive Grant Award Recipient Schools from Santa Barbara County:

District	School	Award
Guadalupe Union Elementary	Mary Buren School	$69,000
Los Alamos Elementary	Foxen School	$37,800
Santa Barbara Elementary	Chavez Charter, SB Community, Washington	$128,100
Santa Maria-Bonita Elementary	Sanchez Elementary	$15,533

 

E-Rate Program: E-rate is a federal program of the Federal Communications Commission administered by the Schools and Libraries Division (SLD) of the Universal Service Administrative Company that provides eligible K-12 public schools and libraries 20% to 90% discounts on approved telecommunications, Internet access, and internal connections costs. E-rate discounts are based on the number of students eligible for the National School Lunch Program. Schools and libraries in low-income urban communities and rural areas qualify for higher discounts. Although the E-rate application process can be difficult, every school district should consider applying for E-rate discounts.

E-Rate Approval Status for Santa Barbara County School Districts