ESEA TITLE V, PART B, SUBPART 1: Small, Rural School Achievement Program

Funding

$90.4M, allocated by formula

Eligibility

SEAs and LEAs that qualify as rural according to criteria defined in the law.

Sample Use of Funds

• Any activity authorized under Part A of title I (Improving Basic Programs Operated by Local Educational Agencies);
• Any activity authorized under Part A of title II (Supporting Effective Instruction State Grants); any activity authorized under title III (English Language Acquisition State Grants);
• Any activity authorized under Part A of title IV (Student Support and Academic Enrichment State Grants);
• Any activity authorized under Part B of title IV (21st Century Community Learning Centers).

For all uses of funds, see the complete ESSA Federal Funding Guide (PDF).

Key Provision: Eligibility

Eligible LEAs must have a total average daily attendance (ADA) of less than 600 students or serve only schools that are located in counties that have a population density of fewer than 10 persons per square mile; and serve only schools that have a National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) locale code of 41 (Rural, Fringe), 42 (Rural, Distant), or 43 (Rural, Remote), or are located in an area of the State defined as rural by a governmental agency of the State.

For more information, contact Tom Zembar at 202.822.7109 or [email protected]

Next Steps

You have a right to know if your state or district applied for the funds and influence how they are spent. Most grants have already been disbursed to your state and district, but others may require an application.

Once you find a grant, make sure it’s appropriate for your intended use. Then, contact your local NEA Affiliate to organize an effort to hold your district and state accountable for how the money is used.