The Tennessee Department of Education announced Tuesday $14 million from unclaimed lottery prizes is available for agencies to develop high-quality after-school programs for at-risk students.
The Lottery Education After-School Program (LEAP) uses remaining lottery funds for community-based and faith-based organizations and other public or private organizations.
"We are excited to expand the number of valuable after-school programs with this additional funding," said Education Commissioner Lana Seivers.
Grants are awarded in two categories: LEAPs After School Programs and LEAPs Test Preparation Pilot Projects. Deadline for receipt of applications is Sept. 12.
For a complete application package and directions to the workshops log on to http://Tennessee.gov/education/learningsupport/afterschool/index.shtml or contact Laura Ellis at 253-6037.
Well at least the unclaimed jackpots are going to do some good.
that 800,000 dollar winner was right where i live.boggles the mind to think some idiot let it pass.
i guarantee i would check my tickets!
So would I. There is no way I would let $800,000 slip thru my fingers.