What are the MCASP Grants?
- MCASP = Military Connected Academic and Support Program
- Administered by the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA)
- MCASP-16 Grant, awarded to Derby in July, 2016
- A 5-year grant, totaling $1,000,000
- Purpose of grant (per DoDEA):
- To increase student achievement and ease challenges military dependent students face due to their parents’ service
- MCASP-18 Grant, awarded to Derby in September, 2018
- A 5-year grant, totaling $500,000
- Purpose of grant (per DoDEA):
- Improve academic achievement of Military-connected students in STEM