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2009 National Schools of Character:
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Performance Values

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Journal of Research in
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Government Grants

Title IV Safe and Drug Free Funds – Part of the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) legislation, Title IV created a special set of funds for programs that address drug and violence prevention and promote student wellness. Many large federally administered grants come from these programs, but schools and school districts often receive Safe and Drug Free funds directly. Each state has different regulations on how these funds are used, but this is often a good starting place to look for funding.

Title II Staff Development Funds – These NCLB funds are allocated for professional development.

Title I Funds – Schools receive Title I funds if a certain percentage of their students receive free or reduced lunches. Some schools have used certain portions of their Title I funds for character education activities.
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Department of Education Grants

Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention – The OJJDP offers grants to community organizations working with at-risk youth. See updated information on funding opportunities.

Promising Initiatives to Improve Education in Your Community – This guide from the Department of Education provides detailed information on specific programs, including 21st-Century Community Learning Centers – The complete guide may be downloaded as a PDF file or as a Word document.

USA.gov for Nonprofits - This federal government resource directs nonprofit organizations to online information and services. The site includes links to relevant cabinet departments and agencies, and it contains information about grants, regulations and taxes.

Safe Schools/Healthy Students – A program to create safe and drug free schools and promote healthy child development. This grant focuses on community-wide involvement in schools.

21st Century Community Learning Centers – A program focusing on creating community centers and before- and after-school programming to improve academic achievement and overall development.

Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) – A program to prepare underprivileged secondary students for college. Although it is not the main priority of GEAR UP, organizations have successfully coordinated character education in their grant plans.

Carol M. White Physical Education Program (PEP) – A program for schools to start or enhance their physical education programs to meet physical education standards. Offered under the Office of Safe and Drug Free funds, schools have used this program to incorporate character education into their physical education program.

Elementary and Secondary School Counseling Program – A program to help schools start or enhance their counseling program.

Grants to Reduce Alcohol Abuse – A program for LEA’s to develop innovative and effective programs to reduce alcohol abuse in secondary schools.

Full Service Community Schools Program – The purpose of this award is to create partnerships within the community that work towards improving the academic achievement of schools in that community.