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Submission of application materials either in hard copy or via email will not be accepted.\nRequired Elements\nThe format outlined below must be followed in order to assure consistent application of the evaluation criteria. See the evaluation rubric for specific selection criteria needed in Part V.\nStronger Connections Grant\nApplications Due: Friday, December 15, 2023, by 11:59 pm\nPart I: Applicant Information\nPart I will be completed using the online application form. The online system does not save works in progress so applicants may wish to complete their information in a separate document and copy responses into the form.\n\u000f\nPart II: Eligibility\nPart II will be completed in the \u0013 HYPERLINK \"https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/729bffc0789f423698c2a3710f392cf2\" \u0014online application form\u0015. The online system does not save works in progress so applicants may wish to complete their information in this document (or the available planning template) and copy responses into the online application.\nPart III: Equitable Services\nThe following table for Part III will be completed in the \u0013 HYPERLINK \"https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/729bffc0789f423698c2a3710f392cf2\" \u0014online application form\u0015. The online system does not save works in progress so applicants may wish to complete their information in this document (or the available planning template) and copy responses into the online application.\n\u000f\nPart IV: Program Assurances Form\nThe appropriate Authorized Representative(s) must sign below to indicate their approval of the contents of the application for the Stronger Connections Grant and the receipt of program funds.\nhereby agrees to the following assurances:\nThe grantee will use SCG funds for activities allowable under section 4108 of the ESEA.\nThe grantee will track the SCG funds separately from its regular allocation under Title IV, Part A of the ESEA.\nThe grantee will follow the supplement, not supplant requirements in section 4110 of the ESEA.\nThe grantee will not use funds for the provision to any person of a dangerous weapon or training in the use of a dangerous weapon as prohibited under Section 13401 of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, which amends section 8526 of the ESEA.\nThe grantee will provide equitable services to students and teachers in non-public schools as required under section 8501 of the ESEA.\nThe grantee will ensure that a public agency maintains control of funds f","cbCaicint6fHk6Ty","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaicint6fHk6Ty","docx",148901,"English","# Required Elements\n## Application Deadlines and Webinar\n## Contact Roles and Question Areas\n## Required Format (Part I–V)\n## Program Assurances Form\n## Submission, Signatures, and Modifications","[{\"question\":\"How should the Stronger Connections Grant application be submitted?\",\"answer\":\"Applications must be submitted through the specified online application form URL provided in the document. 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