Ohio Department of Education ODE Stimulus Updates

Welcome to ODE’s Federal Stimulus Web Page. The American Recovery

New Items 11/23/09: Second Quarter Stimulus Reporting Begins 11/12/09: Race to the Top Press Release 11/12/09: State Fiscal Stabilization Fund, Phase II – Federal Notice 11/12/09: ARRA: State-by-State Report (published 11/2)

and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009 provides new, one-time funding for several educational programs.

The information and links on this site are designed for educational entities and other stakeholders receiving ARRA funds. Additional information is provided for those who are interested in ARRA funds but may not be eligible for the education provisions under the Act.   

Please note: many items that will be available here are still in development. These items are added as they become available.

Main Education Programs in Stimulus 
Below is a table containing the main education-related funds available to local educational agencies:

Category	Recipient	Funding Description	Application Deadline
Cafeteria Equipment Assistance	School Food Authorities	Competitive **	May 18, 2009
School Improvement Funds	Eligible LEA buildings*	By Formula	July 1, 2009 (1)
Homeless Assistance Act	Eligible LEAs*	By Formula	July 1, 2009
Title 1 Part A	Eligible LEAs*	By Formula	July 1, 2009 (2)
IDEA, Part B	Eligible LEAs*	By Formula	July 1, 2009 (2)
IDEA, Part B - Preschool	Eligible LEAs*	By Formula	July 1, 2009 (2)
Qualified School Construction Bonds	Eligible LEAs*	Local Government Bond	N/A
Education Stabilization Fund	Eligible LEAs*	By Formula	June 12, 2009
Educational Technology Grants	Eligible LEA buildings*	Competitive **	June 12, 2009
Qualified Zone Academy Bonds	Eligible LEAs*	Local Government Bond	N/A
Teacher Incentive Fund	Districts and/or District-State Partnerships	Competitive **	TBD
Teacher Quality Enhancements	State Education Agencies/ School Districts and Institution of Higher Ed Partnerships	Competitive **	First Deadline: July 23, 2009 Second Deadline: Oct. 6, 2009
Innovative Funds	Eligible LEAs*	Competitive **	TBD

* Eligibility varies by program. In general, the term 'local educational agency' means a public board of education or other public authority legally constituted within a state for either administrative control or direction of, or to perform a service function for, public elementary schools or secondary schools in a city, county, township, school district, or other political subdivision of a state, or of or for a combination of school districts or counties that is recognized in a state as an administrative agency for its public elementary schools or secondary schools.

** Prior to applying for the any competitive grant, an applicant must also submit a project proposal form online. To submit your project proposal form, go to http://recovery.ohio.gov/opportunities/state and click Submit Your Proposal.

(1) Once the money is allocated the districts are required to complete and return a letter of Commitment.  The date that funds become available to draw down is based on the date the LEA submits an application for approval with the earliest date being July 1, 2009.  They then get an initial payment as soon as it is final approved.

(2) The date that funds become available to draw down is based on the date the LEA submits their application for approval, with the earliest date being July 1, 2009. They then get an initial payment as soon as it is final approved.

Below is a table containing education-related funds for which state education agencies or partnerships may apply.

Reports

• ARRA - 1st Quarter Report: Jobs Created and Retained - (11/16/09)
• ARRA - 1st Quarter Report: Awards and Disbursement - (11/9/09)
• ARRA - State-by-State Report - (11/2/09)

Data and Reporting Guidance

Second Quarter Data Collection Guidance - (11/23/09)
Second Quarter Clarifying Guidance - (11/20/09)
Transfer of Title I Carryover - (10/30/09)
CCR Users Guide - (9/24/09)
What you need to register in CCR - (9/24/09)
New CCR process screenshots - - (9/24/09)
Data Reporting Guidance for LEAs (9/17/09)
• Instructions for entering DUNS number into OEDS (8/17/09)
• OMB 1512 Reporting Guidance
• ODE DUNS registration memo (7/22/09)
• New Fund & Special Cost Center codes table

Resources

• ODE Stimulus Talking Points - Helpful talking points for education stakeholders      
                                                     
• Special ARRA EdConnection - (8/14/09)
• Special August 2009 ODE Treasurers E-Newsletter dedicated to ARRA topics               
• Special April/May 2009 ODE Treasurers E-Newsletter dedicated to ARRA topics 
                                                       
• Comprehensive ARRA FAQs (in development)
• Joint Statement from Governor Ted Strickland and State Superintendent Deb Delisle (4/1/09)

School Related - Administered by other agencies

• Ohio EPA - Ohio School Bus retrofits
• Ohio EPA awards $1.2 Million to 15 Schools
• Qualified school construction bonds----OSFC (guidelines, application and supporting documents)

ODE Stimulus Management

• ODE Stimulus Management Structure

Other Web Links

• National Recovery Web site (recovery.gov)
• U.S. Department of Education - ARRA
• Ohio’s Recovery Web site (recovery.ohio.gov)
• U.S. Treasury Department's ARRA Web site
• U.S. Department of Education
• ODE CCIP
• eTech Ohio
• Ohio School Facilities Commission
• Ohio Board of Regents Recovery Web site
  

For more specific stimulus funding inquiries, please contact us at recovery@ode.state.oh.us.