PA CARES Bullying Prevention Grant Application
Announcement of new GRANT FUNDING to prevent bullying in Pennsylvania Schools
The Center for Safe Schools, through a unique partnership with the Highmark Foundation, its Healthy High 5 Initiative, and the Pennsylvania Department of Education, is pleased to announce the availability of grants of up to $7500 for Pennsylvania schools to address the serious issue of bullying.
The Center for Safe Schools will administer a new initiative called PA CARES (Creating an Atmosphere of Respect and Environment for Success). This initiative will help schools implement the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program (OBPP) to address bullying and provide safe and nurturing learning environments. The Olweus program is an evidence-based intervention known to reduce bullying behaviors in schools and is one of only 11 'Blueprints for Violence Prevention' Model Programs.
Approximately 30 grants will be awarded in the 2007-08 school year, with additional grants awarded through 2009-10.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS - Grants must be targeted to:
- Elementary, middle or junior high schools;
- School buildings NOT previously implementing the Olweus program;
- Public or private schools; and
- Schools whose districts are located partly or wholly within a Highmark service region. (*A list of counties within the Highmark service region appears at the end of this notice. Please check the list to determine if your school district operates within one of these counties).
Schools selected for participation in the PA CARES initiative will receive:
- A one-time grant of up to $7500; and
- On-going training and technical assistance to implement the OBPP for a three year period beginning in the 2007-2008 school year.
To apply:
- Schools must complete the online application (applications will NOT be accepted by mail or fax);
- The online application must be completed by JANUARY 25, 2008 at 11:59 p.m. Schools will be notified of selection status by mid-February, 2008.
- Download and read a printable copy of the application with instructions.
- Download a modifiable Word document of the required Letter of Assurance. The signed Letter of Assurance must be submitted within 72 hours of submitting the online application.
- Complete the application online. Internet access is required. It will take about 30 minutes to complete the application. Click here to access the online application.
a. Please make sure that JavaScript and Cookies are enabled on your browser.
b. Do not clear your cookies once you begin the application. This will clear your responses and you will need to start the application again from the beginning.
c. Your responses to the application will be saved on the first computer you use to access the link. If you access the link again from a different computer, the application will start at the beginning.
Questions about this application should be directed to Center for Safe Schools staff listed below:
Questions about the Olweus Program and PA CARES Initiative:
Mary Dolan, Program Coordinator
email: mdolan@csc.csiu.org
phone: 717-763-1661 x151
Technical questions about completing the online application:
Beth Edwards, Ph.D., Evaluation Coordinator
email: bedwards@csc.csiu.org
phone:
717-763-1661 x198
Links to Useful Websites:
Hazelden Publishing: Use this site to purchase program materials
Highmark Foundation
Highmark Healthy High 5
Clemson University’s Olweus site
*Counties located within the Highmark service region:
Adams, Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Bedford, Berks, Blair, Butler, Cambria, Cameron, Centre, Clarion, Clearfield, Columbia, Crawford, Cumberland, Dauphin, Elk, Erie, Fayette, Forest, Franklin, Fulton, Greene, Huntingdon, Indiana, Jefferson, Juniata, Lancaster, Lawrence, Lebanon, Lehigh, McKean, Mercer, Mifflin, Montour, Northampton, Northumberland, Perry, Potter, Schuylkill, Snyder, Somerset, Union, Venango, Warren, Washington, Westmoreland, York.
1. Download, print and read the pdf file of the application prior to completing it online.
2. All applications must be completed and submitted online by 11:59 p.m. on January 25, 2008.
Click here to begin online application process.
3. Complete and sign the Letter of Assurance. This must be submitted within 72 hours of submitting the online application.
Letter of Assurance
(Word document)
