Funding Sources

CARL D. PERKINS (middle and high school)

Carl D. Perkins funds are federal funds that can be used to support "career guidance and academic counseling" in middle schools (7th and 8th grades) and high schools. In Indiana, local Perkins funds are distributed to 48 area vocational districts.

Some of the districts may not be able to provide funding for career guidance and academic counseling because their current "local plan for vocational and technical education" doesn't include career guidance and academic counseling. If that's the case, you may want to ask the director of your area vocational district to include career guidance and academic counseling in their next local plan for Perkins funding. Let them know what career guidance and academic counseling activities you do in your school and tell them what funds you need to sustain or improve your programs.

Other districts already have funding for career guidance and academic funding already designated in their local plans for Perkins funding. These districts might be able to provide funds for your current career guidance and academic counseling programs and/or professional development.

The websites for all of Indiana's area vocational centers (including contact information) can be found at http://www.doe.state.in.us/htmls/otherinst.html

More information about Perkins funds can be found at: http://www.ed.gov/offices/OVAE/CTE/perkins.html

INDIANA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL COUNSELING GRANT

Competitive grants from the School Intervention and Career Counseling Development Fund, often referred to as the elementary school counseling grant program. This program was established in 1995 and is funded through a percentage of the education license plate revenues. A complete description of the program can be found in the Indiana Code (IC20-10.1-23). Note: The Indiana education license plate resulted from a legislative effort of the Indiana School Counselor Association.

Based on the recommendation of a statewide advisory board, this program provides two-year, $15,000 per year, matching grants to school corporations to hire certified elementary school counselors. The amount of grant money available is dependent on license plate sales for the year. Historically, the grant has funded five or six new positions each year.

• Grant Application
• Scoring Rubric

Eligible Applicants Indiana Local Education Agencies

Due Date: May 3, 2004

Number of Awards: Historically, 5-6

Amount: $15,000 per year for two years = $30,000

Project Period: 24 months

Matching Funds Required: $15,000

Application Package: http://www.ed.gov/fund/grant/apply/grantapps/2004/84215e.html

Contact Information
Name: Kelly Dunn

E-mail Address: kdunn@doe.state.in.us

Mailing Address: U.S. Department of Education

Room 229, State House, Indianapolis, IN 46204

Telephone: 371-232-9136
Fax: 371-232-9140

Web: www.doe.state.in.us/sservices/sc.htm

FEDERAL ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL COUNSELING FUND

The Elementary and Secondary School Counseling Program (ESSCP) helps school districts establish or expand school-based counseling services through qualified state licensed or certified school counselors, school psychologists, and school social workers or appropriately experienced and trained psychiatrists and psychologists. The program helps improve school safety and increase students' academic achievement by expanding students access to counseling services.

Eligibility: All school districts with elementary or secondary schools are eligible to participate in the program and receive funds. School districts are eligible for a maximum award of $400,000 per year for three years.

Criteria for Award: In awarding competitive grants, special consideration is to be given to applications describing programs that: (a) demonstrate the greatest need for new or additional counseling services, in part by providing information on current ratios of students to school counselors, social workers, and psychologists; (b) propose the most promising and innovative approaches for initiating or expanding school counseling; and (c) show the greatest potential for replication and dissemination. The Secretary is also required to ensure an equitable geographic distribution of grants among the regions of the United States and among LEAs located in urban, suburban, and rural areas.

Purpose: To award grants to local educational agencies for the purpose of establishing or expanding elementary and secondary school counseling programs

Eligible Applicants Local Education Agencies

Due Date: March 19, 2004

Number of Awards: 35

Amount: $250,000 - $400,000

Project Period: Up to 36 months

Matching Funds Required: None

Application Package: http://www.ed.gov/fund/grant/apply/grantapps/2004/84215e.html

Contact Information
Name: Loretta McDaniel

E-mail Address: loretta.mcdaniel@ed.gov

Mailing Address: U.S. Department of Education, OESE
Safe and Drug-Free Schools Program
400 Maryland Ave., S.W., Rm. 3E220, FB-6

Washington, DC 20202-6123

Telephone: (202) 260-2661
Fax: (202) 260-7767