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BY THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
An Update on Grants Management Practices

e Arizona Department of Education (ADE) is excited for our LEAs. Opening the funding applications earlier in the year
to announce much-needed changes to our internal grants will provide several helpful bene ts including:· A streamlined
management practices that will positively impact nearly every application process. A consistent schedule for opening funding
district and charter in Arizona.In an e ort to modernize processes applications and awarding grant funds, to provide LEAS with
and improve alignment to district and charter timelines, most more proactive planning opportunities, and to ensure funding to
ADE funding applications opened LEAs can occur as early as July.
March 1. For many grants, Superintendent Douglas strongly believes that providing LEAs
this is the earliest that access to grant funds earlier in the year will lead to more opportunities
funding applications for e ective planning and greater support for our students.
have ever been made e Arizona Department of Education recognizes this is
available by ADE. going to be a tremendous shi in grants management practices;
Under the leadership of however we want to assure LEAs that ADE sta is eager and
Superintendent Diane prepared to assist them throughout this transition.
Douglas, ADE has been
streamlining the grants Sarah Hendrix, Director of Grants Management Technology, Arizona
management practices Department. of Education, can be reached at: Sarah.hendrix@azed.
over the past year to make gov or (602) 364-4382. Grants Management Hotline: (602) 542-
positive and e ective changes 3901. Email: Grants@azed.gov

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