Even Start Family Literacy Program Competitive Grant Process

Unlike other Title I programs, Even Start Family Literacy funds were awarded through a competitive sub- grant process rather than by formula. Bright from the Start awarded grants to eligible partnerships between local education agencies (LEA) and other organizations and agencies. Like other federal programs, the Even Start Family Literacy Program was funded through the annual congressional appropriations process.

William F. Goodling, Even Start Family Literacy Program was not funded for the FFY11, and all services will be discontinued by September 30, 2012. No future competition for funding will be held.

Detailed information about Title I, Part B, Even Start Family Literacy can be found on the U. S. Department of Education website at: http://www.ed.gov/programs/evenstartformula/index.html.

Georgia received $2,165,119 in Federal funds for Even Start Family Literacy for the Federal funding period July 7, 2010 - September 30, 2011.

For information about Georgia's remaining Even Start Family Literacy Programs, contact the Even Start Program Coordinator.

Other Even Start Related Links

The U.S. Department of Education was created in 1980. The Department’s more than 4200 employees are dedicated to: focusing national attention on key educational issues, collecting data on America’s schools and disseminating research findings, establishing policies on federal financial aid, prohibiting discrimination and ensuring equal access to education. Even Start is administered by this federal agency.

2008 -2009 LEA Handbook This handbook, Implementing Title I in Georgia Schools, is a publication of the Georgia Department of Education. It serves as a guide for local education agencies administering Title I programs. It provides instructions for basic administrative requirements, fiscal management, accountability, standards and other helpful information needed to successfully implement federal programs.

Even Start Network A technical assistance website for Even Start State Coordinators, and local Even Start agencies. The website provides downloadable resources, updates on research in family literacy, the latest news on Even Start from US Ed and other information useful to Even Start programs and coordinators.