Common use of Application for Federal Funding Clause in Contracts

Application for Federal Funding. To: Identified Minnesota Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) From: Xxxxx Xxxxx, Director, Division of Early Learning Services Xxxxx Xxxxxx, Director, Division of School Finance Date: March 1, 2022 Subject: State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2023 Application Materials The SFY 2023 application materials will be available in the State Educational Record View and Submission (SERVS) Financial system until midnight, Central Daylight Time, Friday, June 30, 2023. However, to be substantially approved to obligate your federal funds, you will need to complete and electronically sign your application for the Finance Dimension on the Electronic Grants Management System (EGMS) by July 1, 2022. The application should be in “under process” status to be substantially approved. This notification of the availability of federal funds is to build regional capacity on the identified professional development needs that will result in improved performance of infant and toddler early intervention programs, related to the State Performance Plan and Annual Performance Report submitted to the federal Office of Special Education Programs. These funds are to be used for the purpose of professional development activities through the Centers of Excellence for Young Children with Disabilities (XxX) for providers of early intervention services under Part C. The Minnesota Department of Education (MDE), Division of Early Learning Services and Division of School Finance, is requesting applications from recipients of Intergovernmental Agreement of Part C Regional Low Incidence CSPD that have been identified by the Division of Early Learning Services. The recipients include cooperatives, education districts, regional inter-district councils and joint powers applying for federal funds under the Individual with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Public Law 108-466. This federal formula funding is available during SFY 2023, from July 1, 2022, through September 30, 2023. The federal award is available to fund districts based on a formula up to the amount of their allocation. Find allocations on the MDE website (xxxxx://xxxxxxxxx.xx.xxx) > Data Center > Data Reports and Analytics > School Finance Spreadsheets: Special Education > Category: Special Education > Subcategory: Federal Allocations > Year. Allocations for Part C Finance Code (FIN) 446 will be loaded in the SERVS Financial system. Special Education Administrative Units (SEAUs)/LEAs will be required to accept the funds under “Manage Allocations/Competitive Awards” by checking the boxes indicating that you have read and agreed to the Statement of Assurances and by applying the electronic signature. LEAs will be required to submit all expenditures in the Special Education Data Reporting Application (SEDRA) under Funding Source Code “x” (small x). The data will be edited and validated in SEDRA. Data without errors as of the end of day Tuesday will be extracted from SEDRA by the Uniform Financial Accounting and Reporting Standards (UFARS) object code and finance code each Wednesday. The updated budget will be available in SERVS Financial on Thursday. XXXx will be able to view (read only) their budgets, but will not be able to amend the budget through SERVS Financial. Any changes to your budget will need to be made in SEDRA so that data validations can be applied. The budget will automatically become funded and active by SERVS Financial except those that have SERVS Financial errors, i.e., budget is less than draws or budget exceeds allocation or funds have not been accepted. Expenditures must be reported in UFARS using FIN 446. UFARS is Minnesota’s legally prescribed set of accounting standards for all school districts and is an integral part of the accounting and reporting process. Minnesota school districts, charter schools, cooperative districts, area learning centers, private alternative schools and nonpublic schools are required by law to prepare financial reports and annual budgets. Draws will be requested in SERVS at the finance code level, based on expenditures identified within each allowable code set up in an approved grid, specific to the finance code. Note: Unexpended funds in the current year can be balanced forward. However, these funds have a 24-month obligation and therefore can only be balanced forward one year. If you are interested in applying for these funds, you must download the application from the MDE website > Districts, Schools and Educators > Business Finance > Data Submissions > SERVS Financial > Enter the SERVS Financial System > Log in with your MDE User Account > Grant Management > All Open Grants Opportunities. Refer to the SERVS Instructions document for detailed information on preparing and submitting your application in our system. Carefully read the directions for completion of the application materials. Incomplete applications will delay the approval process. The application cover sheet (page 5) must be completed for approval. Please include the following information: District/Agency/Organization legal name and number Minnesota Tax ID Number and Federal Tax ID Number Contact information for official with signature authority Contact information for the director of special education Contact information for staff member entering data in SEDRA Contact information for official with authority to draw funds Applications must be submitted through SERVS Financial (not by mail, fax or hard copy) and electronically signed by the authorized official and submitted by an eligible applicant. If you have questions regarding the application process, please direct them to the Special Education Funding and Data Team (xxx.xxxxxxxxxxx@xxxxx.xx.xx). If you have questions regarding the program, please direct them to Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxx, ECSE Supervisor, Early Childhood Special Education (Xxxxxxxx.Xxxxxx@xxxxx.xx.xx). The regional Professional Development Facilitator (PDF) is expected to: Fully support the implementation of state level requirements and initiatives in collaboration with MDE. Actively participate in monthly meetings, webinars and professional development (PD) days with MDE. Participation may be in-person or through the use of technology. In consultation with the Regional Low Incidence Facilitator (RLIF), PDF may participate in state implementation teams and work-groups if requested by MDE. In consultation with the RLIF, establish and maintain a calendar of work days, with 90 percent of days scheduled when local program leaders are also in work status. Communicate appropriate information to local leadership and relay information from local programs to MDE leadership. Support onboarding of new PDF staff. Support statewide network of PDFs to collaborate across regions and develop team skills, including travel as needed. Other activities as assigned by the RLIF. Develop working knowledge of assigned EI/ECSE programs within region. Establish relationships with program leadership. Support local program leaders to conduct ongoing assessment of program strengths and needs and to develop and implement strategies to address identified needs.

Application for Federal Funding. To: Identified Minnesota Local Educational Agencies (LEAsIEIC fiscal hosts) From: Xxxxx XxxxxXxxxxx Xxxxxx, Interim Director, Division of Early Learning Services Xxxxx Xxxxxx, Director, Division of School Finance Date: March 1, 2022 2021 Subject: State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2023 2022 Application Materials The SFY 2023 2022 application materials will be available in the State Educational Record View and Submission (SERVS) Financial system until midnight, Central Daylight Time, FridayWednesday, June 30, 20232022. However, to be substantially approved to obligate your federal funds, you will need to complete and electronically sign your application for the Finance Dimension on the Electronic Grants Management System (EGMS) by July 1, 20222021. The application should be in “under process” status to be substantially approved. This notification of the availability of federal funds is to build regional capacity on the identified professional development needs that will result in improved performance of infant and toddler early intervention programs, related to the State Performance Plan and Annual Performance Report submitted to the federal Office of Special Education Programs. These funds are to be used made for the purpose of professional development activities through the Centers ensuring that local systems of Excellence child-find service delivery and payment for Young Children services are in place for infants and toddlers with Disabilities (XxX) for providers of early intervention services under Part C. disabilities. The Minnesota Department of Education (MDE), Division of Early Learning Services and Division of School Finance, is requesting applications from potential recipients of Intergovernmental Agreement of Part C Regional Low Incidence CSPD that have been identified designated by the Division of Early Learning Services. The recipients include cooperatives, education districts, their regional inter-district councils and joint powers applying for federal funds under the Individual with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Public Law 108-466IEIC as their fiscal host. This federal formula funding is available during SFY 20232022, from July 1, 20222021, through September 30, 20232022. The federal award is available to fund districts based on a formula up to the amount of their allocation. The amount of Part C funds available to Minnesota for FFY 2021 is dependent on federal approval of Minnesota’s Part C application and continuation of federal funding. Find allocations on the MDE website (xxxxx://xxxxxxxxx.xx.xxx) > Data Center > Data Reports Districts, Schools and Analytics Educators > School Finance Spreadsheets: > Special Education > Category: Special Education > Subcategory: Federal Allocations > YearAllocations. Allocations for Part C Finance Code (FIN) 446 423 will be loaded in the SERVS Financial system. Special Education Administrative Units (SEAUs)/LEAs IEIC Fiscal Hosts will be required to accept the funds under “Manage Allocations/Competitive Awards” by checking the boxes indicating that you have read and agreed to the Statement of Assurances and by applying the electronic signature. LEAs IEIC Fiscal Hosts will be required to submit all expenditures in the Special Education Data Reporting Application (SEDRA) under Funding Source Code small “xh.” (small x). The data will be edited and validated in SEDRA. The expenditure data entered in SEDRA should match the budget in the IEIC program work plan. Data without errors as of the end of day Tuesday will be extracted from SEDRA by the Uniform Financial Accounting and Reporting Standards (UFARS) object code and finance code each Wednesday. The updated budget will be available in SERVS Financial on Thursday. XXXx IEIC Fiscal Hosts will be able to view (read only) their budgets, budgets but will not be able to amend the budget through SERVS Financial. Any changes to your budget will need to be made in SEDRA so that data validations can be applied. The budget will automatically become funded and active by in SERVS Financial except those that have SERVS Financial errors, i.e., budget is less than draws or budget exceeds allocation or funds have not been accepted. Expenditures must be reported in UFARS using FIN 446423. UFARS is Minnesota’s legally prescribed set of accounting standards for all school districts and is an integral part of the accounting and reporting process. Minnesota school districts, charter schools, cooperative districts, area learning centersIEIC fiscal hosts, private alternative schools and nonpublic schools are required by law to prepare financial reports and annual budgets. Draws will be requested in the SERVS Financial system at the finance code level, level based on expenditures identified within each allowable code set up in an approved grid, grid specific to the finance code. Note: Unexpended funds in the current year can be balanced forward. However, these funds have a 24-month obligation and therefore can only be balanced forward one year. If you are interested in applying for these funds, you must download the application from the MDE website > Districts, Schools and Educators > Business Finance > Data Submissions > SERVS Financial > Enter the SERVS Financial System > Log in with your MDE User Account > Grant Management > All Open Grants Opportunities. Refer to the SERVS Instructions document for detailed information on preparing and submitting your application in our system. Carefully read the directions for completion of the application materials. Incomplete applications will delay the approval process. The application cover sheet (page 5) must be completed for approval. Please include the following information: District/Agency/Organization legal name and number Minnesota Tax ID Number and Number, Federal Tax ID Number, DUNS Number Contact information for official with signature authority Contact information for the director of special education Contact information for staff member entering data in SEDRA Contact information for official with authority to draw funds Contact information for the Interagency Early Intervention Committee Chair, Co-Chair, and/or Facilitator responsible for development of the program work plan Applications must be submitted through SERVS Financial (not by mail, fax or hard copy) and electronically signed by the authorized official and submitted by an eligible applicant. If you have questions regarding the application process, please direct them to the Special Education Funding and Data Team (xxx.xxxxxxxxxxx@xxxxx.xx.xx). If you have questions regarding the program, please direct them to Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxx, ECSE Supervisor, Early Childhood Special Education (Xxxxxxxx.Xxxxxx@xxxxx.xx.xx). The regional Professional Development Facilitator (PDF) is expected to: Fully support the implementation of state level requirements and initiatives in collaboration with MDE. Actively participate in monthly meetings, webinars and professional development (PD) days with MDE. Participation may be in-person or through the use of technology. In consultation with the Regional Low Incidence Facilitator (RLIF), PDF may participate in state implementation teams and work-groups if requested by MDE. In consultation with the RLIF, establish and maintain a calendar of work days, with 90 percent of days scheduled when local program leaders are also in work status. Communicate appropriate information to local leadership and relay information from local programs to MDE leadership. Support onboarding of new PDF staff. Support statewide network of PDFs to collaborate across regions and develop team skills, including travel as needed. Other activities as assigned by the RLIF. Develop working knowledge of assigned EI/ECSE programs within region. Establish relationships with program leadership. Support local program leaders to conduct ongoing assessment of program strengths and needs and to develop and implement strategies to address identified needs.

Application for Federal Funding. To: Identified Minnesota Local Educational Agencies (LEAsIEIC fiscal hosts) From: Xxxxx Xxxxx, Director, Division of Early Learning Services Xxxxx Xxxxxx, Director, Division of School Finance Date: March 1, 2022 Subject: State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2023 Application Materials The SFY 2023 application materials will be available in the State Educational Record View and Submission (SERVS) Financial system until midnight, Central Daylight Time, Friday, June 30, 2023. However, to be substantially approved to obligate your federal funds, you will need to complete and electronically sign your application for the Finance Dimension on the Electronic Grants Management System (EGMS) by July 1, 2022. The application should be in “under process” status to be substantially approved. This notification of the availability of federal funds is to build regional capacity on the identified professional development needs that will result in improved performance of infant and toddler early intervention programs, related to the State Performance Plan and Annual Performance Report submitted to the federal Office of Special Education Programs. These funds are to be used made for the purpose of professional development activities through the Centers ensuring that local systems of Excellence child-find service delivery and payment for Young Children services are in place for infants and toddlers with Disabilities (XxX) for providers of early intervention services under Part C. disabilities and their families. The Minnesota Department of Education (MDE), Division of Early Learning Services and Division of School Finance, is requesting applications from potential recipients of Intergovernmental Agreement of Part C Regional Low Incidence CSPD that have been identified designated by the Division of Early Learning Services. The recipients include cooperatives, education districts, their regional inter-district councils and joint powers applying for federal funds under the Individual with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Public Law 108-466IEIC as their fiscal host. This federal formula funding is available during SFY 2023, from July 1, 2022, through September 30, 2023. The federal award is available to fund districts based on a formula up to the amount of their allocation. The amount of Part C funds available to Minnesota for FFY 2022 is dependent on federal approval of Minnesota’s Part C application and continuation of federal funding. Find allocations on the MDE website (xxxxx://xxxxxxxxx.xx.xxx) > Data Center > Data Reports Districts, Schools and Analytics Educators > School Finance Spreadsheets: > Special Education > Category: Special Education > Subcategory: Federal Allocations > YearAllocations. Allocations for Part C Finance Code (FIN) 446 423 will be loaded in the SERVS Financial system. Special Education Administrative Units (SEAUs)/LEAs IEIC Fiscal Hosts will be required to accept the funds under “Manage Allocations/Competitive Awards” by checking the boxes indicating that you have read and agreed to the Statement of Assurances and by applying the electronic signature. LEAs IEIC Fiscal Hosts will be required to submit all expenditures in the Special Education Data Reporting Application (SEDRA) under Funding Source Code small “xh.” (small x). The data will be edited and validated in SEDRA. The expenditure data entered in SEDRA should match the budget in the IEIC program work plan. Data without errors as of the end of day Tuesday will be extracted from SEDRA by the Uniform Financial Accounting and Reporting Standards (UFARS) object code and finance code each Wednesday. The updated budget will be available in SERVS Financial on Thursday. XXXx IEIC Fiscal Hosts will be able to view (read only) their budgets, budgets but will not be able to amend the budget through SERVS Financial. Any changes to your budget will need to be made in SEDRA so that data validations can be applied. The budget will automatically become funded and active by in SERVS Financial except those that have SERVS Financial errors, i.e., budget is less than draws or budget exceeds allocation or funds have not been accepted. Expenditures must be reported in UFARS using FIN 446423. UFARS is Minnesota’s legally prescribed set of accounting standards for all school districts and is an integral part of the accounting and reporting process. Minnesota school districts, charter schools, cooperative districts, area learning centersIEIC fiscal hosts, private alternative schools and nonpublic schools are required by law to prepare financial reports and annual budgets. Draws will be requested in the SERVS Financial system at the finance code level, level based on expenditures identified within each allowable code set up in an approved grid, grid specific to the finance code. Note: Unexpended Please be sure to use oldest funds in the current year can be balanced forward. However, these funds have a 24-month obligation and therefore can only be balanced forward one yearfirst. If you are interested in applying for these funds, you must download the application from the MDE website > Districts, Schools and Educators > Business Finance > Data Submissions > SERVS Financial > Enter the SERVS Financial System > Log in with your MDE User Account > Grant Management > All Open Grants Opportunities. Refer to the SERVS Instructions document for detailed information on preparing and submitting your application in our system. Carefully read the directions for completion of the application materials. Incomplete applications will delay the approval process. The application cover sheet (page 5) must be completed for approval. Please include the following information: District/Agency/Organization legal name and number Minnesota Tax ID Number and Federal Tax ID Number Contact information for official with signature authority Contact information for the director of special education Contact information for staff member entering data in SEDRA Contact information for official with authority to draw funds Contact information for the Interagency Early Intervention Committee Chair, Co-Chair, and/or Facilitator responsible for development of the program work plan Applications must be submitted through SERVS Financial (not by mail, fax or hard copy) and electronically signed by the authorized official and submitted by an eligible applicant. If you have questions regarding the application process, please direct them to the Special Education Funding and Data Team (xxx.xxxxxxxxxxx@xxxxx.xx.xx). If you have questions regarding the program, please direct them to Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxx, ECSE Supervisor, Early Childhood Special Education (Xxxxxxxx.Xxxxxx@xxxxx.xx.xx). The regional Professional Development Facilitator (PDF) is expected to: Fully support the implementation of state level requirements and initiatives in collaboration with MDE. Actively participate in monthly meetings, webinars and professional development (PD) days with MDE. Participation may be in-person or through the use of technology. In consultation with the Regional Low Incidence Facilitator (RLIF), PDF may participate in state implementation teams and work-groups if requested by MDE. In consultation with the RLIF, establish and maintain a calendar of work days, with 90 percent of days scheduled when local program leaders are also in work status. Communicate appropriate information to local leadership and relay information from local programs to MDE leadership. Support onboarding of new PDF staff. Support statewide network of PDFs to collaborate across regions and develop team skills, including travel as needed. Other activities as assigned by the RLIF. Develop working knowledge of assigned EI/ECSE programs within region. Establish relationships with program leadership. Support local program leaders to conduct ongoing assessment of program strengths and needs and to develop and implement strategies to address identified needs.

Application for Federal Funding. To: Identified Minnesota Local Educational Agencies (LEAsIEIC fiscal hosts) From: Xxxxx Xxxxx, Director, Division of Early Learning Services Xxxxx XxxxxxXxxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxx, Director, Division of School Finance Date: March 1, 2022 2023 Subject: State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2023 2024 Application Materials The SFY 2023 2024 application materials will be available in the State Educational Record View and Submission (SERVS) Financial system until midnight, Central Daylight Time, Friday, June 30, 20232024. However, to be substantially approved to obligate your federal funds, you will need to complete and electronically sign your application for the Finance Dimension on the Electronic Grants Management System (EGMS) by July 1, 20222023. The application should be in “under process” status to be substantially approved. This notification of the availability of federal funds is to build regional capacity on the identified professional development needs that will result in improved performance of infant and toddler early intervention programs, related to the State Performance Plan and Annual Performance Report submitted to the federal Office of Special Education Programs. These funds are to be used made for the purpose of professional development activities through the Centers ensuring that local systems of Excellence child-find service delivery and payment for Young Children services are in place for infants and toddlers with Disabilities (XxX) for providers of early intervention services under Part C. disabilities and their families. The Minnesota Department of Education (MDE), Division of Early Learning Services and Division of School Finance, is requesting applications from potential recipients of Intergovernmental Agreement of Part C Regional Low Incidence CSPD that have been identified designated by the Division of Early Learning Services. The recipients include cooperatives, education districts, their regional inter-district councils and joint powers applying for federal funds under the Individual with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Public Law 108-466IEIC as their fiscal host. This federal formula funding is available during SFY 20232024, from July 1, 20222023, through September 30, 20232024. The federal award is available to fund districts based on a formula up to the amount of their allocation. The amount of Part C funds available to Minnesota for FFY 2023 is dependent on federal approval of Minnesota’s Part C application and continuation of federal funding. Find allocations on the MDE website (xxxxx://xxxxxxxxx.xx.xxx) > Data Center > Data Reports Districts, Schools and Analytics Educators > School Finance Spreadsheets: > Special Education > Category: Special Education > Subcategory: Federal Allocations > YearAllocations. Allocations for Part C Finance Code (FIN) 446 423 will be loaded in the SERVS Financial system. Special Education Administrative Units (SEAUs)/LEAs IEIC Fiscal Hosts will be required to accept the funds under “Manage Allocations/Competitive Awards” by checking the boxes indicating that you have read and agreed to the Statement of Assurances and by applying the electronic signature. LEAs IEIC Fiscal Hosts will be required to submit all expenditures in the Special Education Data Reporting Application (SEDRA) under Funding Source Code small “xh.” (small x). The data will be edited and validated in SEDRA. The expenditure data entered in SEDRA should match the budget in the IEIC program work plan. Data without errors as of the end of day Tuesday will be extracted from SEDRA by the Uniform Financial Accounting and Reporting Standards (UFARS) object code and finance code each Wednesday. The updated budget will be available in SERVS Financial on Thursday. XXXx IEIC Fiscal Hosts will be able to view (read only) their budgets, budgets but will not be able to amend the budget through SERVS Financial. Any changes to your budget will need to be made in SEDRA so that data validations can be applied. The budget will automatically become funded and active by in SERVS Financial except those that have SERVS Financial errors, i.e., budget is less than draws or budget exceeds allocation or funds have not been accepted. Expenditures must be reported in UFARS using FIN 446423. UFARS is Minnesota’s legally prescribed set of accounting standards for all school districts and is an integral part of the accounting and reporting process. Minnesota school districts, charter schools, cooperative districts, area learning centersIEIC fiscal hosts, private alternative schools and nonpublic schools are required by law to prepare financial reports and annual budgets. Draws will be requested in the SERVS Financial system at the finance code level, level based on expenditures identified within each allowable code set up in an approved grid, grid specific to the finance code. Note: Unexpended Please be sure to use oldest funds in first to avoid recapture of funds at the current year can be balanced forward. However, these funds have a 24-month obligation and therefore can only be balanced forward one end of the appropriate fiscal year. If you are interested in applying for these funds, you must download the application from the MDE website > Districts, Schools and Educators > Business Finance > Data Submissions > SERVS Financial > Enter the SERVS Financial System > Log in with your MDE User Account > Grant Management > All Open Grants Opportunities. Refer to the SERVS Instructions document for detailed information on preparing and submitting your application in our system. Carefully read the directions for completion of the application materials. Incomplete applications will delay the approval process. The application cover sheet (page 5) must be completed for approval. Please include the following information: District/Agency/Organization legal name and number Minnesota Tax ID Number and Number, Federal Tax ID Number, and UEI Number Contact information for official with signature authority Contact information for the director of special education Contact information for staff member entering data in SEDRA Contact information for official with authority to draw funds Contact information for the Interagency Early Intervention Committee Chair, Co-Chair, and/or Facilitator responsible for development of the program work plan Applications must be submitted through SERVS Financial (not by mail, fax or hard copy) and electronically signed by the authorized official and submitted by an eligible applicant. If you have questions regarding the application process, please direct them to the Special Education Funding and Data Team (xxx.xxxxxxxxxxx@xxxxx.xx.xx). If you have questions regarding the program, please direct them to Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxx, ECSE Supervisor, Early Childhood Special Education (Xxxxxxxx.Xxxxxx@xxxxx.xx.xx). The regional Professional Development Facilitator (PDF) is expected to: Fully support the implementation of state level requirements and initiatives in collaboration with MDE. Actively participate in monthly meetings, webinars and professional development (PD) days with MDE. Participation may be in-person or through the use of technology. In consultation with the Regional Low Incidence Facilitator (RLIF), PDF may participate in state implementation teams and work-groups if requested by MDE. In consultation with the RLIF, establish and maintain a calendar of work days, with 90 percent of days scheduled when local program leaders are also in work status. Communicate appropriate information to local leadership and relay information from local programs to MDE leadership. Support onboarding of new PDF staff. Support statewide network of PDFs to collaborate across regions and develop team skills, including travel as needed. Other activities as assigned by the RLIF. Develop working knowledge of assigned EI/ECSE programs within region. Establish relationships with program leadership. Support local program leaders to conduct ongoing assessment of program strengths and needs and to develop and implement strategies to address identified needs.

Application for Federal Funding. To: Identified Minnesota Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) From: Xxxxx XxxxxXxxxxx Xxxxxx, Interim Director, Division of Early Learning Services Xxxxx Xxxxxx, Director, Division of School Finance Date: March 1, 2022 2021 Subject: State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2023 2022 Application Materials The SFY 2023 2022 application materials will be available in the State Educational Record View and Submission (SERVS) Financial system until midnight, Central Daylight Time, FridayWednesday, June 30, 20232022. However, to be substantially approved to obligate your federal funds, you will need to complete and electronically sign your application for the Finance Dimension on the Electronic Grants Management System (EGMS) by July 1, 20222021. The application should be in “under process” status to be substantially approved. This notification of the availability of federal funds is to build regional capacity on the identified professional development needs that will result in improved performance of infant and toddler early intervention programs, related to the State Performance Plan and Annual Performance Report submitted to the federal Office of Special Education Programs. These funds are to be used for the purpose of professional development activities through the Centers of Excellence for Young Children with Disabilities (XxX) for providers of early intervention services under Part C. The Minnesota Department of Education (MDE), Division of Early Learning Services and Division of School Finance, is requesting applications from recipients of Intergovernmental Agreement of Part C Regional Low Incidence CSPD that have been identified by the Division of Early Learning Services. The recipients include cooperatives, education districts, regional inter-district councils and joint powers applying for federal funds under the Individual with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Public Law 108-466. This federal formula funding is available during SFY 20232022, from July 1, 20222021, through September 30, 20232022. The federal award is available to fund districts based on a formula up to the amount of their allocation. Find allocations on the MDE website (xxxxx://xxxxxxxxx.xx.xxx) > Data Center > Data Reports and Analytics > School Finance Spreadsheets: Special Education > Category: Special Education > Subcategory: Federal Allocations > Year. Allocations for Part C Finance Code (FIN) 446 will be loaded in the SERVS Financial system. Special Education Administrative Units (SEAUs)/LEAs will be required to accept the funds under “Manage Allocations/Competitive Awards” by checking the boxes indicating that you have read and agreed to the Statement of Assurances and by applying the electronic signature. LEAs will be required to submit all expenditures in the Special Education Data Reporting Application (SEDRA) under Funding Source Code “x” (small x). The data will be edited and validated in SEDRA. Data without errors as of the end of day Tuesday will be extracted from SEDRA by the Uniform Financial Accounting and Reporting Standards (UFARS) object code and finance code each Wednesday. The updated budget will be available in SERVS Financial on Thursday. XXXx will be able to view (read only) their budgets, but will not be able to amend the budget through SERVS Financial. Any changes to your budget will need to be made in SEDRA so that data validations can be applied. The budget will automatically become funded and active by SERVS Financial except those that have SERVS Financial errors, i.e., budget is less than draws or budget exceeds allocation or funds have not been accepted. Expenditures must be reported in UFARS using FIN 446. UFARS is Minnesota’s legally prescribed set of accounting standards for all school districts and is an integral part of the accounting and reporting process. Minnesota school districts, charter schools, cooperative districts, area learning centers, private alternative schools and nonpublic schools are required by law to prepare financial reports and annual budgets. Draws will be requested in SERVS at the finance code level, based on expenditures identified within each allowable code set up in an approved grid, specific to the finance code. Note: Unexpended funds in the current year can be balanced forward. However, these funds have a 24-month obligation and therefore can only be balanced forward one year. If you are interested in applying for these funds, you must download the application from the MDE website > Districts, Schools and Educators > Business Finance > Data Submissions > SERVS Financial > Enter the SERVS Financial System > Log in with your MDE User Account > Grant Management > All Open Grants Opportunities. Refer to the SERVS Instructions document for detailed information on preparing and submitting your application in our system. Carefully read the directions for completion of the application materials. Incomplete applications will delay the approval process. The application cover sheet (page 5) must be completed for approval. Please include the following information: District/Agency/Organization legal name and number Minnesota Tax ID Number and Number, Federal Tax ID Number, DUNS Number Contact information for official with signature authority Contact information for the director of special education Contact information for staff member entering data in SEDRA Contact information for official with authority to draw funds Applications must be submitted through SERVS Financial (not by mail, fax or hard copy) and electronically signed by the authorized official and submitted by an eligible applicant. If you have questions regarding the application process, please direct them to the Special Education Funding and Data Team (xxx.xxxxxxxxxxx@xxxxx.xx.xx). If you have questions regarding the program, please direct them to Xxxxxxxx XxxxxxXxxx Xxxxxxx, ECSE SupervisorProfessional Development Specialist, Early Childhood Special Education (Xxxxxxxx.Xxxxxx@xxxxx.xx.xxXxxx.Xxxxxxx@xxxxx.xx.xx). The regional Professional Development Facilitator (PDF) is expected to: Fully support the implementation of state level requirements and initiatives in collaboration with MDE. Actively participate in monthly meetings, webinars and professional development (PD) days with MDE. Participation may be in-person or through the use of technology. In consultation with the Regional Low Incidence Facilitator (RLIF), PDF may participate in state implementation teams and work-groups if requested by MDE. In consultation with the RLIF, establish and maintain a calendar of work days, with 90 percent of days scheduled when local program leaders are also in work status. Communicate appropriate information to local leadership and relay information from local programs to MDE leadership. Support onboarding of new PDF staff. Support statewide network of PDFs to collaborate across regions and develop team skills, including travel as needed. Other activities as assigned by the RLIF. Develop working knowledge of assigned EI/ECSE early childhood education programs within region. Establish relationships with program leadership. Support local program leaders to conduct ongoing assessment of program strengths and needs and to develop and implement strategies to address identified needs.