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ILLINOIS COMMUNITY COLLEGE BOARD

FY 2017 Bridging the Gap Grant

The 2017 Bridging the Gap grant aims to reduce remediation and promote student readiness for college level coursework and the seamless transition from high school to college.

Interested applicants must complete and submit the following grant proposal to by 5:00 p.m. Monday, October 24, 2016.

OBJECTIVES

Applicants are required to complete the REQUIRED ACTIVITY and choose one of the three remaining options.

Award Range: Up to $19,500 (subject to funding availability)

REQUIRED ACTIVITY

Curriculum Alignment: Engage in secondary to postsecondary alignment focused on English and Math, consistent with the New Illinois Learning Standards, including planning, hosting and coordinating local alignment meetings.

OPTION A

Co-requisite Remediation: Plan, create and begin to implement a co-requisite remediation model which allows students enrolled in remedial coursework to also complete credit bearing coursework simultaneously – shortening the time to degree completion.

Transition Course Development: Consistent with the provisions of the Postsecondary and Workforce Readiness Act (P.A. 99-0674), develop transition courses in partnership with secondary partners.

Deliverables:

1. Plan, host, and coordinate local meetings focused on curriculum alignment, co-requisite remediation, and transition course development.

2. Plan the delivery of co-requisite remediation models and a transition course.

3. Support and engage district high schools in the planning and participation of the project.

4. Participate in periodic conference calls, webinars, or trainings (TBD).

5. Provide information about your project at statewide events as requested.

6. Submit midterm and final programmatic and expenditure reports.

OPTION B

Co-requisite Remediation: Plan, Create and begin to implement a co-requisite remediation model which allows students enrolled in remedial coursework to also complete credit bearing coursework simultaneously – shortening the time to degree completion.

Summer Bridge Program: Plan, develop, and implement a summer bridge program for graduated seniors designed to reduce remediation in math and/or English, emphasizing the connection between high school and college curriculum. Summer bridge activities may crossover fiscal years, but costs incurred past the grant period cannot be covered by this grant. For example, a summer bridge program may run from June 15, 2017 – July 15, 2017. It is only allowable to cover the costs incurred from June 15, 2017 – June 30, 2017.

Deliverables:

1. Plan, host, and coordinate local meetings focused on curriculum alignment, co-requisite remediation, and summer bridge program development.

2. Plan the delivery of co-requisite remediation models and a summer bridge program.

3. Support and engage district high schools in the planning and participation of the project.

4. Participate in periodic conference calls, webinars, or trainings (TBD).

5. Provide information about your project at statewide events as requested.

6. Submit midterm and final programmatic and expenditure reports.

OPTION C

Transition Course Development: Consistent with the provisions of the Postsecondary and Workforce Readiness Act (P.A. 99-0674), develop transition courses in partnership with secondary partners.

Deliverables:

1. Plan, host, and coordinate local meetings focused on curriculum alignment, and the development of a transition course and a summer bridge program.

2. Plan the delivery of a transition course and a summer bridge program.

3. Support and engage district high schools in the planning and participation of the project.

4. Participate in periodic conference calls, webinars, or trainings (TBD).

5. Provide information about your project at statewide events as requested.

6. Submit midterm and final programmatic and expenditure reports.

TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

Technical assistance during the grant period will be provided by ICCB staff and contracted providers as appropriate.

FUNDING

Funding up to $19,500 will be available per recipient pending the objectives selected.

Grant Period: November 1, 2016- June 30, 2017.

· Grant funds must be obligated by June 30, 2017.

· Good/products must be ordered by June 30 / received by August 31.

· Services must be rendered by June 30, 2017.

· Grant funds must be requested by August 1, 2017.

· Grant funds must be expended by August 31, 2017.

Funding received from this grant may not cover existing activities or programs. For information on supplanting, please see guidance below.

Supplanting is presumed to occur in the following two circumstances:

A recipient uses federal funds to provide services that the recipient:

(1) was required to make available under other federal, state, or local law.

(2) was provided with non-federal funds the year prior.

GRANT REPORTING

All applications and required reports should be submitted to .

BUDGET GUIDELINES
Allowable
Grant funds may be used to support the following expenses:
STIPENDS / Stipends paid to an employee of the college, or the high school for participation in specific activities or series of activities. Stipends may be used for high school teachers, counselors, college faculty and advisors.
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES / Charges for services rendered by firms or persons not employed by the local board of trustees. Services/contractors may include, but are not limited to:
Ø School Districts (e.g. substitute teachers, etc.)
Ø Meeting Facilitators
Ø Curriculum Development
Ø Staff Development
Ø Instructional Service Contracts
Ø Other Contractual Services
MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES / Ø Office, Instructional, or Library Supplies and Materials
Ø Printing
Ø Audio/Visual Materials
Ø Computer Software
Ø Postage
Ø Books & Binding Costs
CAPITAL OUTLAY / Capital outlay includes all expenditures for fixed and moveable equipment. May include costs for office and instructional equipment
TRAVEL AND MEETING / Ø Conference/Meeting Expense
Ø Travel--In State. Out of State travel requires prior approval of the ICCB.
Meeting costs must adhere to Federal regulations. For more information see:
http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/CFR-2011-title2-vol1/xml/CFR-2011-title2-vol1-part220.xml
http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/CFR-2011-title2-vol1/xml/CFR-2011-title2-vol1-part225.xml
http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/CFR-2011-title2-vol1/xml/CFR-2011-title2-vol1-part230.xml
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION/ INDIRECT COSTS / See CFR Part 200.414 for more information.
OTHER EXPENDITURES / If approved in writing by the appropriate ICCB staff. Please include a short description of any costs listed under this Budget Category
Not Allowable
Grant funds may not be used to support the following expenses:
Ø Tuition for teachers/faculty
Ø Tuition/fees for students
Ø Stipends for students
GRANT PROPOSAL
COLLEGE:
Amount Requested / MAXIMUM AMOUNT: $19,500
Primary Contact
Name/Title
Telephone/Email
Fiscal Contact
Name/Title
Telephone/Email
Objectives
Please select the objectives the college will fulfill following the grant guidelines. Mark each box accordingly.
REQUIRED / Curriculum Alignment: Engage in secondary to postsecondary alignment focused on English and Math, consistent with the New Illinois Learning Standards, including planning, hosting and coordinating local alignment meetings.
☐ Option A / Co-requisite Remediation: Plan, create and begin to implement a co-requisite remediation model which allows students enrolled in remedial coursework to also complete credit bearing coursework simultaneously – shortening the time to degree completion.
Transition Course Development: Consistent with the provisions of the Postsecondary and Workforce Readiness Act (P.A. 99-0674), develop transition courses in partnership with secondary partners.
☐ Option B / Co-requisite Remediation: Plan, create and begin to implement a co-requisite remediation model which allows students enrolled in remedial coursework to also complete credit bearing coursework simultaneously – shortening the time to degree completion.
Summer Bridge Program: Plan, develop, and implement a summer bridge program for graduated seniors designed to reduce remediation in math and/or English, emphasizing the connection between high school and college curriculum.
☐ Option C / Transition Course Development: Consistent with the provisions of the Postsecondary and Workforce Readiness Act (P.A. 99-0674), develop transition courses in partnership with secondary partners.
Summer Bridge Program: Plan, develop, and implement a summer bridge program for graduated seniors designed to reduce remediation in math and/or English, emphasizing the connection between high school and college curriculum.
Narrative
Complete the following fields.
Partners
Provide a list of the secondary partners (e.g. high schools, ROEs). you anticipate partnering with on this project.
Curriculum Alignment
☐Co-Requisite Remediation
☐Transition Course Development
☐Summer Bridge Program
Mark the objectives above that coincide with the option choice you have selected (A, B, or C). In the space to the right, describe the activities in detail that will be completed to develop and implement the aforementioned objectives.
Expected Outcomes
BUDGET
COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Primary Grant Contact
Name/Title
Telephone/Email
Budget Category / $ Amount / Description
Stipends
Contractual Services
Materials & Supplies
Capital Outlay
Travel & Meeting
General Admin
Other Expenditures*
TOTAL

*Requires written approval from the ICCB. Attach a description as necessary.

BUDGET MODIFICATIONS: Grantees are allowed a 10% modification prior to seeking approval except in cases in which the scope is significantly altered. Any changes beyond 10% of the total grant allocation require approval from the ICCB. Budget modifications should be submitted to .