Rule 160-1-4-.314 - Georgia Outdoor Learning Demonstration (GOLD) Grant1.Purpose of Grant. The purpose of the GOLD grant is to allow interested local educational agencies (LEAs) and non-formal environmental education providers to launch, revitalize, or expand outdoor learning opportunities of their choice.2.Term and Conditions. Grants are awarded through a competitive process for recipients to provide professional learning, to improve to outdoor learning spaces, to purchase outdoor learning teaching supplies, or to provide field trips to nature centers or field investigations. Grant recipients must submit a completion report and all other reports required by the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE). The grant awards are one-time funds for use during the fiscal year of the award.3.Eligible Recipient(s). Eligible applicants are LEAs and non-formal environmental education providers.4.Criteria for Award. Grant applications will be reviewed and scored by a team of individuals consisting of GaDOE staff members and external stakeholders who are interested in science and outdoor learning. Funding will be awarded based on rank (highest score first), geographic location, and availability of grant funds.5.Directions and Deadlines for Applying. Eligible applicants must complete and submit the electronic application located online at the GaDOE Grant Opportunities webpage. Information regarding the deadline will also be on the GaDOE Grant Opportunities webpage. All additional requests for information should be made to kcrandall@doe.k12.ga.us.Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 160-1-4-.314
O.C.G.A. § 20-2-240.
Original grant description entitled "Georgia Outdoor Learning Demonstration (GOLD) Grant." Submitted March 23, 2023.Amended: Submitted June 17, 2024.