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Grant period runs July 1 to September 30 of the following year (27-month period of availability: 15-month initial award plus 12-month Tydings period).","status":{"value":"custom","customValue":"Recurring"},"source":"https://www.marylandpublicschools.org/about/Pages/DSFSS/TitleI/index.aspx","funding":{"details":"Federal formula-based grants are allocated to all 24 local educational agencies (LEAs) in Maryland through four statutory formulas based primarily on census poverty estimates and the cost of education in each state. Funds support instructional staff, materials, after-school and summer programs, and social-emotional learning in schools with high concentrations of low-income students. Grant period runs July 1 to September 30 of the following year (27-month period of availability: 15-month initial award plus 12-month Tydings period). Funds may be used for equipment, materials and supplies, professional development, salaries, stipends, and travel. 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