Idaho Admin. Code r. 55.01.04.100

Current through September 2, 2024

Section 55.01.04.100 - INCENTIVE GRANT

01.Eligibility Requirements. Eligible applicants must meet quality program and instructor requirements as approved by the board. Applicants may re-apply annually.

a. Programs and instructors will be assessed by the division.

b. Instructors must teach in an approved agricultural and natural resources program in grades nine (9) through twelve (12).

02.Application Process. The application process consists of a formal application and assessment.

a. To be considered for the grant, applications must be submitted electronically to the division no later than the timeline specified by the division.

b. Following the receipt of an application, the division will conduct an assessment of the program and instructor to ensure they both meet the minimum eligibility requirements, as outlined in the quality program standards and complete a full evaluation.

03.Selection of Grant Recipients. Grants will be awarded annually based on the availability of grant funds and the number of qualified applicants. Grants will be awarded to applicants based on ranking in accordance with the following criteria:

a. Applicants will be ranked according to their overall score. Scores will be calculated using the sum of:

i. The average score of the program quality indicators; and

ii. The average score of the instructor-specific program quality indicators.

04.Incentive Grant Award.

a. Grant awarded will be based on FTE to calculate the percent of time an instructor spends teaching within an approved agricultural and natural resources program. In the event an instructor teaches in an approved program in less than a full-time capacity, grants will be pro-rated according to the percent of time the instructor spends teaching in the approved program.

b. Grants are awarded on an annual basis and are not transferable.

c. The use of grant funds must be in accordance with division guidelines and must be clearly linked to the agricultural and natural resources program identified on the formal application.

d. Grant funds may be used to improve the agricultural and natural resources program, including but not limited to:

i. Offset travel and registration fees associated with educational workshops and/or professional training on behalf of the instructor and on behalf of the students participating in the eligible program for travel related to field trips and student organization activities;

ii. Purchase or repair equipment; or

iii. Purchase educational supplies/curricula.

e. Grant funds may not be used to:

i. Cover the costs of either salaries or benefits, including extended contracts;

ii. Offset expenses associated with the FFA organization or other student organizations; or

iii. Supplant other district funding sources, e.g. routine facility maintenance or improvements.

Idaho Admin. Code r. 55.01.04.100

Effective July 1, 2024