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Will districts need to apply?  \nDistricts will need to complete a formula grant application in the ISBE electronic Grants Management System (eGMS) . The application will be streamlined – the main components will be the district’s plans for the funds and proposed budget. Applications that have all the required components, are aligned to the purpose of the program , and contain allowable expenses will be approved. Applications will not be compared to one another as in a competitive grant but rather will be evaluated against the standards/expectations for the program.  \n2. How will districts apply?  \nDistricts eligible for a grant will have to apply for funding through IWAS.  \n3. What will the application entail?  \nDistricts will be required to explain the causes of the teacher staffing challenges in the district, submit a detailed budget to ISBE outlining the planned use of funds to address those staffing challenges, agree to grant-specific terms, and share how the programming will be sustained beyond the term of the grant.  \n4. Can a district refuse/reject funds?  \nYes. Please send an email [to](to teachervacancygrant@isbe.net)[ ](to teachervacancygrant@isbe.net)[teachervacancygrant@isbe.net](to teachervacancygrant@isbe.net) indicating that you wish to refuse to participate.  \n5. When is the last date for applications to be accepted?  \nPlease submit applications by October 1, 2025.  \n6. What can districts use the money for?  \nDistricts can use the money to meet local needs and challenges pertaining to teacher recruitment and retention. Districts have flexibility over how they spend the funds, but ISBE will issue guidance to support districts with evidence-based ideas, such as:  \no Financial incentives to immediately impact recruitment/hiring (e.g., signing bonuses, housing stipends and/or down payment assistance, loan repayment) .  \no Programs and incentives to strengthen pipelines (e.g., tuition and fees, licensure fees to support employee advancement, partnerships to develop strategic pathways [such as residencies, apprenticeships]) .  \no Investments to sustain teachers and reduce attrition (e.g., instructional materials and supplies, instructional coaching, school culture support) .  \n7. What specific guidance will ISBE be giving to districts for the use of this grant money?  \nDistricts have flexibility over how they spend the funds, but ISBE will issue guidance to support districts with evidence-based ideas, technical assistance, consulting, and communities of practice to support those receiving funds. In reviewing applications, ISBE will look for alignment of the proposed solutions/expenditures to the suspected root causes of shortages in that district and consistency with evidence-based practices. ISBE staff will be holding office hours for grantees to attend as they wish to go over specific items or answer broad questions. These office hours will be held from 9:15-10 a. m. on Wednesdays via Microsoft Teams starting July 23 and ending October 15, 2025. The link can be found in the Office Hours box on the ISBE Teacher Vacancy Grant Pilot Program webpage. The Technical Assistance Webinar for FY 2026 also is available on our webpage.  \n8. Are there resources to help guide me on how to best spend our awarded dollars?  \nYes! The grant team put together a series of strategy briefs that summarize a variety of solutions that may be beneficial to districts across the state. The information can be found under the Strategy Briefs dropdown on the ISBE Teacher Vacancy Grant Pilot Program webpage. Additionally, the ISBE team will continue to host communities of practice, which will resume in January 2026.  \n9. If I have questions, is there someone I can contact?  \nYes! Our grant managers will be responding to emails as well as hosting office hours. Please email [teachervacancygrant@isbe.net](teachervacancygrant@isbe.net) or c","cbCaihI2ZypYdyNh","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaihI2ZypYdyNh","pdf",388244,"English","# Application Process\n## Will districts need to apply?\n## How will districts apply?\n## What will the application entail?\n## Can a district refuse/reject funds?\n## When is the last date for applications to be accepted?\n## What can districts use the money for?\n## What specific guidance will ISBE be giving to districts for the use of this grant money?\n## Are there resources to help guide me on how to best spend our awarded dollars?\n## If I have questions, is there someone I can contact?\n# Overview\n## What is the goal of the grant?\n## Why (only) 170 districts?\n## Where can the grant application be accessed?\n# Eligibility\n## How were districts selected to participate?\n## Was historical data used to account for districts that have ‘chronic’ shortages?\n## What school districts are eligible?","[{\"question\":\"Do districts need to apply to receive grant funding?\",\"answer\":\"Yes. 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