Greater Lawrence Educational Collaborative

Greater Lawrence Educational Collaborative is a non-profit organization that provides educational services to students. Based on the federal grant sub-awards listed, Greater Lawrence Educational Collaborative assists state and local education agencies in administering federal child nutrition programs, including the National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, Child and Adult Care Food Program, and Summer Food Service Program. These programs provide free or reduced-price meals to eligible students. Greater Lawrence Educational Collaborative has also received sub-awards related to COVID-19 response, English language learning programs, and administrative expenses for overseeing child nutrition programs.

The federal grants were awarded by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Greater Lawrence Educational Collaborative received the awards as a sub-recipient to assist the state education agency in carrying out the objectives of the federal grant programs. Specifically, the sub-awards reimburse Greater Lawrence Educational Collaborative for meals provided through the child nutrition programs and support services related to English language learning and COVID-19 response in schools. The goods and services include administering meal programs, tracking participation and reimbursement, providing language translation and academic support for English learners, and assisting schools with policies, procedures, and resources to prevent and respond to COVID-19. Through these federal grant sub-awards, Greater Lawrence Educational Collaborative helps administer federal education programs and provide supplemental services to schools and students in Massachusetts.