US Govt Parental Information and Resource Center Programs

Program Description

Parent Information and Resource Centers (PIRCS) help implement successful and effective policies for parental involvement, programs and activities that lead to improvements in student achievement and strengthen partnerships among parents, teachers, principals, administrators and school personnel to meet the educational needs of children. Sec 5563 Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) requires that recipients of PIRC grants to: serve the rural and urban use, at least half of their funds to serve areas with high concentrations of low-income children, and used by at least 30 percent of the funds they receive parenting programs for young children.

For a state PIRCs directory, go to http://www.nationalpirc.org/directory/.

General Program Requirements

Who Can Apply: (specifically) nonprofit organizations or a consortium of a nonprofit organization and a local education agency (LEA) may apply. In the case of an application submitted by a consortium that includes an LEA must nonprofit organization serving as the applicant organization. Religious and community organizations are eligible for funds, provided they are non-profit organizations.

Your next step

The following information will guide the next steps to apply for this benefit.

Application Process

PIRCs You can search for your state and learn about the services offered, visit:

http://www.nationalpirc.org/directory/

Contact program

For more information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/programs/pirc/index.html