LEAs must use this on-line application to apply for the Preschool Start-Up Grant. Preschool Start-up Grant funds may be used to help pay for supplies, outdoor equipment and fencing, furniture and equipment designed for children, staff/salaries, curriculum expenses, instructional materials, or minor remodeling. Construction or purchase of land or buildings are not allowed under the Preschool Start-up Grant funding.

If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact the OOC Preschool team at Preschool@dese.mo.gov or 573-751-6793.

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* 1. Select your Local Education Agency (LEA) (A-R)

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* 2. Select your Local Education Agency (LEA) (S-Z)

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* 3. I have selected my LEA from one of the dropdowns above.

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* 4. Select the county that the majority of your school district is in.

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* 5. Primary Contact

The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, mental or physical disability, or any other basis prohibited by statute in its programs and activities. Inquiries related to department programs and to the location of services, activities, and facilities that are accessible by persons with disabilities may be directed to the Jefferson State Office Building, Director of Civil Rights Compliance and MOA Coordinator (Title VI/Title VII/Title IX/504/ADA/ADAAA/Age Act/GINA/USDA Title VI), 5th Floor, 205 Jefferson Street, P.O. Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480; telephone number 573-526-4757 or TTY 800-735-2966; email civilrights@dese.mo.gov.
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