Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 05312016 002
Apply for ED GRANTS 05312016 002
- The ED in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled ": Office of Innovation and Improvement (OII): Teacher Incentive Fund (TIF) CFDA Number 84.374A" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 84.374.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 10, 2016 and posted on Jun 10, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 15, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 10 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
The Office of Innovation and Improvement (OII) Teacher Incentive Fund (TIF) grant opportunity (CFDA 84.374A) is a discretionary U.S. Department of Education program designed to help school systems build and carry out long-term, performance-based compensation systems for educators working in high-need schools. The central idea is to tie compensation and related human capital decisions more directly to educator effectiveness, with the broader goal of improving student outcomes. Rather than treating pay as a stand-alone change, the program frames performance-based compensation as something that should operate inside a local educational agency's larger human capital management system, meaning it is expected to connect to how an LEA recruits, supports, evaluates, develops, and retains teachers, principals, and other school staff.
The purpose statement emphasizes three connected actions: supporting, developing, and implementing sustainable systems. In practical terms, that means funds are meant not just for designing a pay-for-performance model on paper, but for putting a workable system into operation and positioning it to continue after federal funding ends. The targeted setting is explicitly high-need schools, and the covered roles go beyond classroom teachers to include principals and other personnel, reflecting the view that school improvement depends on multiple educator roles and coordinated incentives.
This opportunity was posted June 10, 2016, with an application deadline of July 15, 2016. The listing indicates the Department anticipated making around 10 awards, though the award ceiling amount is not specified in the summary provided. The funding instrument is a grant, the opportunity category is discretionary, and the activity category is education. Eligibility is summarized as "Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)," which signals that the short synopsis does not fully spell out who can apply and that applicants must rely on the official application notice for the complete eligibility rules and definitions.
Applications for this TIF competition were required to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov. Applicants were instructed to locate the correct application package by searching the CFDA number without the alphabetical suffix, meaning search "84.374" rather than "84.374A." The synopsis also provides Grants.gov support contact information for technical help, including the Helpdesk phone number (1-800-518-4726) and email (support@grants.gov), which is especially relevant because electronic submission requirements can be strict about formatting, registration, and timely upload.
Finally, the summary repeatedly points readers back to the Federal Register notice as the authoritative source. The text makes clear that what is shown here is only a synopsis and that the official requirements, definitions, selection criteria, and any special conditions are those published in the Federal Register. It also notes that free access to the Federal Register and relevant regulations is available online through the Government Publishing Office (GPO) access portal referenced in the posting.
Teacher Incentive Fund (TIF) Grant (CFDA 84.374A) - FAQs
What is the Teacher Incentive Fund (TIF) grant opportunity?
The Teacher Incentive Fund (TIF) is a discretionary grant program from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Innovation and Improvement (OII). It is designed to help school systems build and carry out long-term, performance-based compensation systems for educators working in high-need schools.
What is the main goal of the TIF program?
The central idea is to connect compensation and related human capital decisions more directly to educator effectiveness, with the broader goal of improving student outcomes.
What does "performance-based compensation" mean in this program context?
Based on the synopsis, performance-based compensation refers to compensation systems that tie pay (and related decisions) more directly to educator effectiveness, rather than treating pay increases as unrelated to performance.
Is TIF only about changing pay, or does it cover other educator management systems?
TIF frames performance-based compensation as part of a larger local educational agency (LEA) human capital management system. The expectation is that the compensation system will connect to how an LEA recruits, supports, evaluates, develops, and retains teachers, principals, and other school staff.
What are the key activities the grant is intended to support?
The purpose statement emphasizes three connected actions: supporting, developing, and implementing sustainable systems. In practice, that means the grant is meant to help not only design a performance-based pay system, but also implement a workable system and position it to continue after federal funding ends.
Who is the program intended to benefit?
The program targets educators working in high-need schools, with the broader goal of improving student outcomes. The covered roles include teachers, principals, and other personnel, reflecting a focus on coordinated incentives across multiple educator roles.
Are principals and other school staff included, or is the program only for teachers?
The synopsis indicates the program goes beyond classroom teachers to include principals and other personnel, not just teachers alone.
What types of schools are specifically targeted by this opportunity?
The targeted setting is explicitly high-need schools.
What federal office and department sponsor this grant?
This opportunity is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Innovation and Improvement (OII).
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed as CFDA 84.374A. The posting also instructs applicants to search for the application package using the CFDA number without the alphabetical suffix (search "84.374" rather than "84.374A") when locating it in Grants.gov.
Is this a competitive (discretionary) grant or a formula grant?
The opportunity category is discretionary, and the funding instrument is a grant.
What is the activity category for this program?
The activity category shown in the synopsis is education.
When was this opportunity posted, and what was the application deadline?
The opportunity was posted on June 10, 2016, and the application deadline was July 15, 2016.
How many awards did the Department expect to make?
The synopsis indicates the Department anticipated making about 10 awards.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling amount is not specified in the summary provided.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is summarized as "Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)." This indicates the synopsis does not fully define eligibility and that applicants must consult the official application notice for complete eligibility rules and definitions.
Where and how were applications required to be submitted?
Applications for this TIF competition were required to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov.
How do applicants find the correct application package in Grants.gov?
Applicants were instructed to locate the correct application package by searching the CFDA number without the alphabetical suffix. That means searching "84.374" rather than "84.374A."
What happens if an applicant has technical problems with Grants.gov?
The synopsis provides Grants.gov support contact information for technical assistance: the Helpdesk phone number is 1-800-518-4726 and the email address is support@grants.gov.
Is the synopsis the authoritative source for requirements and selection criteria?
No. The synopsis repeatedly states it is only a summary and that the Federal Register notice is the authoritative source for official requirements, definitions, selection criteria, and any special conditions.
Where can applicants access the Federal Register notice and related regulations?
The posting notes that free access to the Federal Register and relevant regulations is available online through the Government Publishing Office (GPO) access portal referenced in the posting.
Does the program require sustainability after federal funding ends?
Yes. The purpose statement highlights implementing sustainable systems, meaning the system is intended to be positioned to continue after federal funding ends.
Does the opportunity indicate specific selection criteria or special conditions?
The synopsis does not list them. It directs readers to the Federal Register notice for selection criteria, definitions, and any special conditions.
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