R-PEP Planning & Expansion Grant Application Details
R-PEP Planning & Expansion Grant – Application and Instructions
Who Should Apply
Eligible applicants include coordinating entities and partnering rural school districts that meet R‑PEP eligibility requirements and program criteria outlined in the application materials.
Application Information
Application timelines, eligibility requirements, and submission instructions are available in the official grant materials linked above.
For questions or additional information, contact R-PEP@tea.texas.gov.
Program Information
The Rural Pathway Excellence Partnerships (R-PEP) program allows rural school districts to enter into agreements with other school districts to develop rural college and career pathway partnerships. The goal of the R-PEP program is to increase access to high-quality post-secondary pathways for rural students through multi-district collaboration.
R-PEP Funding Components
- Additional allotment for designated districts and an R-PEP Outcomes Bonus
- Grant program to support R-PEP planning and implementation
R-PEP Allotment Information
- All participating districts must have fewer than 1,600 students in Average Daily Attendance (ADA).
- Districts must approve a performance agreement with an eligible coordinating entity.
- The performance agreement must meet all TEA requirements.
- The coordinating entity must submit an application and be approved for R-PEP Designation.
- Meet all requirements stated in TEC 29.912, TEC 48.118, and other relevant Commissioner rules.
Rural Pathway Excellence Partnerships
Current Rural Pathway Excellence Partnerships (R-PEPs)
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