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ODE TANF-Funded Initiatives
ODJFS &
ODE Guidance Letters regarding Fall 2008 TANF Continuation Funding
for Afterschool and School Readiness Programs.
(Note: The deadline for County Departments of Job and Family
Services to request the continuation funding from ODJFS is
Wednesday, August 15, 2007.)
FY2008 TANF Continuation Letter-080807.pdf
ODJFS Fall 2008 TANF Continuation Award
Guidance-080707.pdf
Current state fiscal year funding for student intervention projects
will expire on June 30, 2007. Student intervention funding will not
continue in SFY '08. All approved activities through June 30, 2007 can be
claimed for reimbursement under the current funding allocation.
[4-17-2007]
Question: Will there be another round of TANF funding for the
2007-2008 year? If so, when do you anticipate the deadline to submit grants?
Answer: Right now there are no TANF dollars for the Afterschool
programs earmarked in the 2008 & 2009 biennial budget. The Director of the Ohio
Department of Job and Family Services and the Office for Budget and Management
are currently developing the ODJFS Director's spending plan as to which
programming will be funded with TANF dollars for Fiscal Years 2008 & 2009. Until
this spending plan is finalized, there will not be a release for our Afterschool
Programs. The Ohio Departments of Job and Family Services & Education understand
the importance of the Afterschool Programs and will post any updates with this
topic as the information is made available. Your patience and understanding are
greatly appreciated as we work through this important issue.
[4-2-2007] Question: Is there a set amount or
percentage of the After School Program budget that can be appropriated for
equipment? For example, if a District would like to purchase smart boards that
engage a student's different learning styles, whether visual, auditory or
kinesthetic, would this be permissable? The purchase of smart boards will allow
the district to have a smart board available to elementary, middle, and high
school levels. They will impact student learning long after the grant is over.
Answer: The purchase of this type of equipment is appropriate;
however, each county contract will govern whether the purchase can be made via
the approved budget.
[2-26-2007]
Question: Is there an applicication and/or will there be TANF funds
available for school readiness programs for the summer of 2007?
Answer: There will not be a new Fiscal Year 2008 TANF Afterschool and
School Readiness Enrichment Program application until Governor Strickland's
FY08/09 budget has been approved. This should be in place prior to July 1, 2007
with an application process beginning mid-April should the funding be made
available. There most likely will be only one grant cycle per year from July 1,
2007 through June 30, 2008. If you have any additional questions, please let me
know.
Question: Our district is interested in applying for funding for our
summer school program. Could you tell me where I can read about the requirements
for summer programs and how to apply?
Answer: Last year's summer grant application is posted on the
OCCRRA.org website for your review. There will not be a new Fiscal Year 2008
TANF Afterschool and School Readiness Enrichment Program application until
Governor Strickland's FY08/09 budget has been approved. This should be in place
prior to July 1, 2007 with an application process beginning mid-April should the
funding be made available. There most likely will be only one grant cycle per
year from July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008. If you have any additional
questions, please let me know.
Click here to review prior year's
questions and answers
(updated 11/13/06)
Allocations
If asked if you want to open or save the
file, select "Save," or right
click on
the file name and select "Save Target As" to save the file to your
computer.
Student Intervention Summer Allocation.06302006.xls
Fall 2006 TANF Awards - 081606 Rev01.pdf
Evaluation
If asked if you want to open or
save the file, select "Save," or
right click on
the file name and select "Save Target As" to save the file to your
computer.
Fall 2006 Evaluation Criteria for School Readiness and Afterschool
Programs.doc
AS_Evaluation and Conflict of Interest
Letter.doc
SR_Evaluation and Conflict of Interest
Letter.doc
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