R277-332-4. MASTER Pilot Program

(1) The Superintendent shall award grants to LEAs and RESAs under the MASTER pilot program in accordance with Section 53F-5-222. (2)(a) An LEA or RESA shall apply for a grant under the MASTER pilot program using an application provided by the Superintendent by June 30, 2024. (b) The Superintendent may accept applications again for the 2025-26 school year if additional funds remain undistributed. (3) As part of the application, each LEA or RESA shall identify: (a) the program tier for which the LEA or RESA is applying; (b) a plan for use of the program funds; and (c) reporting and performance measures for evaluation of the LEA's or RESA's use of program funds. (4) The Superintendent shall award grants under the MASTER pilot program, as follows: (a) up to $25,000 for a tier one grant applicant, with a 10% match; (b) up to $75,000 for a tier two grant applicant, with a 15% match; and (c) up to $150,000 for a tier three grant applicant, with a 20% match. (5) An LEA or RESA shall use program funds as described in Subsection 53F-5-222(6).