Civil Rights Training and Advisory Services (also known as Equity Assistance Centers)
Program Objectives
To provide technical assistance and training services to school districts and other responsible governmental agencies to cope with educational problems occasioned by race, sex, religion, and national origin desegregation.
Who Can Benefit
Educational personnel and elementary and secondary students in local school districts benefit.
Financial Information
Award Amounts
In FY23, $1,593,516 average. In FY24, $1,609,165 average.
Program Funding
(Project Grants) FY 23$6,374,062.00; FY 24 est $6,436,661.00; FY 25 est $6,400,000.00; FY 22$6,526,000.00; FY 21$531,551.00; FY 20$6,575,000.00; FY 19$6,575,000.00; FY 18$6,575,000.00; FY 17$6,575,000.00; FY 16$6,575,000.00; -
Program Recipients
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How to Apply
This program is typically administered through institutions or organizations. Contact your school's financial aid office or visit the official program website for application information.
Visit Program WebsiteAdministering Agency
OFFICE OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION, EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF
Data Source
Information from SAM.gov Assistance Listings. Last updated: December 2024.
Program Details
- CFDA Number
- 84.004
- Assistance Type
- PROJECT GRANTS
- Official Website
- www.ed.gov/grants-and-programs/grants-bi...
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