Announcement of Funding Opportunity
RFP #GC20-009
Title I School Improvement Section 1003
New York State Integration Project – Professional Learning Community (NYSIP-PLC) Grant
Phase III, 2020–2023
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Application in PDF | Application in Word
Questions and Answers
– Posted 4/9/20
Legislative Authority
The New York State Integration Project – Professional Learning Community (NYSIP-PLC) program is authorized under Title 1, Part A, Section 1003 of ESEA, as amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).
Purpose of Grant
The purpose of the NYSIP-PLC program is to increase student achievement in New York State Title I Schools, particularly those schools identified for improvement, by encouraging greater integration by race and ethnicity, as well as socioeconomic, special education, and English language learner/Multilingual learner (ELL/MLL) status in Title I schools.
Project Period
September 1, 2020 – August 31, 2023
Eligibile Applicants
For participation in Phase III of the NYSIP-PLC Grant, the New York State Education Department (NYSED or “the Department”) has established a list of preliminarily eligible districts based on participation in Phase II of the NYSIP-PLC.
Districts that did not participate in Phase II of the NYSIP-PLC Grant are not eligible for Phase III of the NYSIP-PLC Grant.
District Name |
2018-19 Student Enrollment |
Buffalo City School District |
38,511 |
East Ramapo Central School District (Spring Valley) |
8,852 |
Mount Vernon School District |
7,995 |
New York City Community School District #1 |
11,872 |
New York City Community School District #2 |
62,548 |
New York City Community School District #3 |
25,968 |
New York City Community School District #10 |
54,091 |
New York City Community School District #13 |
26,460 |
New York City Community School District #15 |
33,238 |
New York City Community School District #21 |
35,675 |
New York City Community School District #22 |
35,810 |
New York City Community School District #24 |
56,326 |
New York City Community School District #27 |
43,635 |
New York City Community School District #28 |
39,767 |
New York City Community School District #30 |
40,754 |
New York City Community School District #31 |
59,343 |
Peekskill City School District |
3,315 |
Rochester City School District |
30,812 |
Syracuse City School District |
21,324 |
Wyandanch Union Free School District |
2,688 |
Ampount of Funding
Phase III of the NYSIP-PLC will be funded via competitive grant awards. Participation in Phase II does not guarantee funding for or participation in Phase III. In Phase III, approximately 6-8 awards will be granted.
The total amount of funding available is approximately $20,000,000. LEAs may request funds up to $3,000,000 for the entirety of Phase III.
Application Due Date and Mailing Address
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Applications must be emailed and postmarked by May 7, 2020.
For the original copy, send the completed application to:
Attn: Title I 1003 NYSIP-PLC Phase III Grant
New York State Education Department
Office of ESSA-Funded Programs
89 Washington Avenue
Room 320 EB
Albany, New York 12234
For the electronic copy, send the completed application to SIGA@nysed.gov and include the district name and “Title I 1003 NYSIP-PLC Phase III Grant” in the subject line.
Questions and Answers
Questions and Answers – Posted 4/9/20
Questions regarding this RFP may be submitted to SIGA@nysed.gov. The deadline for questions is March 31, 2020. A Questions and Answers Summary will be posted here no later than April 9, 2020.
Non-Mandatory Notice of Intent
The Notice of Intent (NOI) is not a requirement for submitting a complete application; however, NYSED strongly encourages all prospective applicants to submit an NOI to ensure a timely and thorough review and rating process. The NOI is a simple email notice stating your organization’s (use the legal name and NYS Vendor ID) intent to apply for this grant. Please send the NOI to SIGA@nysed.gov by April 9, 2020.
M/WBE Requirements
Pursuant to Article 15-A of the New York State Executive Law, the M/WBE participation goal for this grant is 30% of each applicant’s total discretionary non-personal service budget over the entire term of the grant. See the M/WBE Participation Goals section for further information and forms for completion.
Grant Application Documents
Application in PDF | Application in Word
Questions and Answers – Posted 4/9/20