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Grant Information

Grant Information

In order to take advantage of Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) grant opportunities, potential applicants will need key information both before getting started and during the process. Definitions of Commonly Used Grant Terms, Frequently Asked Questions and Grant Reviewer Application can be downloaded at the bottom of this page.

Volunteer Grant Reviewers Needed
Program Accountability and Improvement (PAI) seeks your help to ensure a fair process for reviewing grant applications. We are currently recruiting volunteers with past grant review experience and/or program-specific knowledge. Participation on a grant review team offers participants a unique and significant role in the decision-making process. Time commitment and level of expertise required varies with each grant opportunity. Reviewers will be reimbursed for travel. In general, reviewers must have the ability to effectively review or evaluate grant applications against specific criteria; constructively analyze grants for their strengths and weakness; and clearly express ideas in review discussions, as well as in writing.

Individuals with expertise and experience in education and/or related fields, may be eligible to review grant applications. Some of theses areas include: parent involvement, special education, school choice, Minnesota's academic standards, school improvement, early learning services, assessment and testing, and professional development.

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Definitions of Commonly Used Grant Terms  104Kb (12/6/07)  49Kb (12/6/07)
     Commonly used grant terms and the definitions.
Frequently Asked Questions  65Kb (12/6/07)  34Kb (12/6/07)
     Frequently Asked Questions for Grant Opportunities.
Grant Reviewer Application  82Kb (5/29/08)  130Kb (5/29/08)
     Application form to be completed by a volunteer who wants to be a MDE grant reviewer
2009 Minnesota Charter Public School & Federal Charter Schools Program Planning Grant: Three-Year Operational Budget Summary Form  38Kb (11/25/08)
     Applicants must complete and submit this budget form with the grant application. See the grant opportunity notice and the Supplemental Guidebook for instructions and additional information.
Q & A Concerning 21st Century Community Learning Centers Cohort 4 Grant Application Materials  157Kb (11/26/08)  121Kb (11/26/08)
     Questions received and answers provided concerning the 21st Century Community Learning Centers Cohort 4 Grant Application Materials. Updated 11/25/08.