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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for EFC assistance?

You may be eligible for FREE technical assistance if you are a public or charter school located within the United States and its territories, including Pre-K facilities through higher education institutions. Priority will be given to underserved schools and/or districts.


How is the EFC funded?

The Educational Facilities Clearinghouse (EFC) is funded by the United States Department of Education and is a program of the Graduate School of Education and Human Development of the George Washington University.


What do I do if I would like to submit my dissertation to be used on your site?

Contact us via askefc@gwu.edu and we will review the dissertation and send you a permissions request if we would like to use your dissertation.


What are the areas that EFC offers technical assistance?

This is not an exhaustive list.  If you have other areas where you feel we can assist please submit a technical assistance request. 

  • School Design
  • Educational Facilities Operations / Maintenance
  • Educational Facility Planning
  • School Safety
  • Procurement
  • School Building
  • Environmental Issues
  • Financing School Facility Projects
  • School/Classroom Lighting
  • School Building Construction
  • Mold/ Mildew in School Buildings
  • School Construction Management
  • Green Schools
  • Educational Facilities Management
  • Playgrounds

Do you offer state specific information?

Yes.  Please visit our state resources page and find your state.