New PSOEP Competitive Awards Announcement
June 2021 (Revised June 17, 2021)
Introduced as House Bill 1402 during the 2016 legislative session, the Public School Opportunities Enhancement Grant Program was enacted under Article II, Section 17(b) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 32.
Vision
All Maryland youth will become positive, productive citizens engaged in their community.
Program Purpose
The purpose of the Public School Opportunities Enhancement Program is to:
- Expand or create an extended day and summer enhancement program;
- Expand or create a summer enhancement program; or
- Establish new educational or recreational partnerships with specified entities.
In addition, a nonprofit organization may apply for a grant to support existing educational programming during the school day, including the recruitment, training, and ongoing professional development of new teachers.
Contact Information
Reginald Burke, M.S.Director, Youth Development BranchMaryland State Department of Education
200 W. Baltimore Street
Baltimore, MD 21201-2595
reginald.burke@maryland.gov410-767-0313 office
410-333-0880 fax