Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia Department 668 - GRANTS OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF TECHNICAL AND ADULT EDUCATION
Here’s a clear, structured compilation of Department 668 – Grants of the Georgia Department of Technical and Adult Education (now known as the Technical College System of Georgia), current through March 18, 2025:
🏛️ Administrative History & Chapter Structure
Chapter 668‑1 – Grant Programs: First adopted on June 2, 1994; extensively updated through December 22, 2004 (rules.sos.ga.gov).
The chapter originally included rules .01 through .10—some later terminated or superseded (rules.sos.ga.gov).
📌 Chapter 668‑1: Grant Rules Summary
Rule 668‑1‑.01 – Postsecondary Technical Education Grants
Statutory Authority: O.C.G.A. §20‑4‑14
Purpose: Provide grants to locally governed technical institutes for postsecondary technical programs leading to workforce employment and industry training (rules.sos.ga.gov).
Terms/Conditions: Grants support approved study programs and services to industry.
Eligible Recipients: Technical institutes governed by local boards of education (rules.sos.ga.gov).
Award Criteria: Based on service to designated state service areas as defined by the State Board (rules.sos.ga.gov).
Application: Requests directed to the Office of Technical Education, 1800 Century Place, Atlanta GA 30345‑4304 (rules.sos.ga.gov).
Rule 668‑1‑.02 – Adult Literacy Grants
Statutory Authority: O.C.G.A. §20‑4‑16
Purpose: Support adult basic skills education, teacher training, and pilot innovation projects (regulations.justia.com).
Terms/Conditions: Fixed-price grants aligned with the State fiscal year (July 1–June 30) (regulations.justia.com).
Eligible Recipients:
Local education agencies
Correctional education agencies
Community-based organizations
Public/private nonprofits
Postsecondary institutions
Disadvantaged adult-serving institutions
Housing authorities
Other qualifying adult/family literacy service providers
(For-profit entities may participate but cannot apply directly) (rules.sos.ga.gov).
Award Criteria: Competitive, based on DOE-issued Request for Applications and the applicant’s ability to meet eligibility and selection benchmarks (regulations.justia.com).
Application Process: Requests via the Office of Adult Literacy, 1800 Century Place, Atlanta GA 30345‑4304 (regulations.justia.com).
Other Grant Rules (formerly included)
Rules .03, .04, .06, .07, .09: Terminated.
Rules .05 (unknown), .08: Submitted for consideration in 1999; currently likely inactive or superseded (rules.sos.ga.gov).
🔗 About the Department
The Georgia Department of Technical and Adult Education transitioned into the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) in 2007. It oversees 22 state technical colleges and statewide adult education initiatives (en.wikipedia.org).
✅ How I Can Help Next
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📅 Timeline and deadlines for Adult Literacy or Technical Education grants?
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