Sweetwater County School District #1

Grant Purpose
To maximize the positive and lasting impact of these funds, the Wyoming Department of Education will prioritize funds for high-need LEA applicants that demonstrate a strong commitment to the following:
• Implement comprehensive, evidence-based strategies that meet each student’s social, emotional, physical, and mental well-being needs; create positive, inclusive, and supportive school environments; and increase access to place-based interventions and services.
• Engaging students, families, educators, staff, and community organizations in the selection and implementation of strategies and interventions to create safe, inclusive and supportive learning environments.
• Designing and implementing policies and practices that advance equity and are responsive to underserved students, protect student rights, and demonstrate respect for student dignity and
potential. (US Department of Education, 2022)
 

For additional grant information, click here.

In order to gather input from students, staff and community members, the Director of Grants and Federal Programs holds multiple meetings to share what the district is doing with the funds and to solicit ideas for the next year.  The presentation was shared in both English and Spanish.  Please send feedback to the Federal Grant Coordinator Linda Carter:  carterl@sw1.k12.wy.us.

Thank you!

 To view the entire presentation, please click here.   

To view the entire presentation in Spanish, please click here.  

1.  What is being purchased with the CARES, GEER and ESSR Grants?

These grants are used to purchase support for virtual learning, address safety and health in schools, purchase ventilation equipment, purchase technology for distance education and provide professional development for staff.  Another use for these grants is to address student learning loss by purchasing and providing learning, remediation/enrichment and after-school programs for targeted students.  

2.  What competitive grants were awarded to the district this year?

Competitive grants awarded to Sweetwater #1 are:

• Cutting Edge Grant awarded Farson-Eden High School with $25,000.  Students at FEHS started a Pronghorn Plasma and Fabrication business.  Business students are running the business side (advertising, ordering, billing etc...) and students in welding are producing the products.  
• Workforce Discovery Grant awarded Rock Springs High School with $11,232.35.  The grant purchased equipment to support the Auto Technology program at RSHS.