Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 072310 001
Apply for ED GRANTS 072310 001
- The Department of Education in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Charter School Programs (CSP) Planning and Initial Implementation Grants CFDA Number 84.282B" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 84.282 Charter Schools.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 26, 2010 and posted on Jul 26, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 25, 2010 Applications Available July 26, 2010. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications August 25, 2010.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 7 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- 1. Eligible Applicants (a) Planning and Initial Implementation grants (CFDA number 84.282B) Non SEA eligible applicants in States with a State statute specifically authorizing the establishment of charter schools and in which the SEA elects not to participate in the CSP or does not have an application approved under the CSP. (b) Dissemination grants (CFDA number 84.282C) Charter schools, as defined in section 5210(1) of the ESEA, in States in which the SEA elects not to participate in the CSP or does not have an application approved under the CSP. Note A charter school may apply for funds to carry out dissemination activities, whether or not the charter school previously applied for or received funds under the CSP for planning or implementation, if the charter school has been in operation for at least three consecutive years and has demonstrated overall success, including (1) Substantial progress in improving student academic achievement (2) High levels of parent satisfaction and (3) The management and leadership necessary to overcome initial start up problems and establish a thriving, financially viable charter school. Note The term eligible applicant is defined in section 5210(3) of the ESEA. The following States currently have approved applications under the CSP Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Wisconsin. The non SEA CSP competitions (CFDA numbers 84.282B and 84.282C) are limited to eligible applicants in States in which the SEA does not have an approved application under the CSP (or will not have an approved application as of October 1, 2010). Non SEA eligible applicants and charter schools in States with currently approved CSP applications that are interested in participating in the CSP should contact the SEA for information related to the States CSP subgrant competition.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Charter School Programs (CSP) Planning and Initial Implementation Grants (CFDA 84.282B) is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Education designed to help launch new, high-quality charter schools and strengthen understanding of how the charter school model works. The program’s core goal is to expand access to strong charter school options for students nationwide by funding the early stages of charter school creation, specifically the planning, program design, and initial implementation work that has to happen before and as a school opens. In addition to helping schools get off the ground, the broader CSP effort also supports learning about charter school impacts, including effects on students and academic achievement as well as implications for staff and parents.
This specific competition (84.282B) is aimed at non-State educational agency (non-SEA) applicants, meaning applicants that are not a State educational agency, in a particular situation: the State must have a charter school law that authorizes charter schools, but the State educational agency either chooses not to participate in the CSP or does not have an approved CSP application on file. In those States, eligible non-SEA entities can apply directly to the Department for funds to cover planning, design, and initial implementation activities. The notice also makes a clear distinction between this grant and the related dissemination grant competition. If an applicant’s main purpose is dissemination (sharing best practices and successful approaches), that falls under CFDA 84.282C instead of 84.282B.
The opportunity was posted July 26, 2010, with applications available the same day and a deadline for transmittal of August 25, 2010. The Department anticipated making about 7 awards, with an estimated total funding amount of $1,500,000. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement listed, which means applicants generally are not required to provide a financial match to receive funds (though applicants still need to follow all program rules in the official Federal Register notice).
Applications had to be submitted electronically through the Department’s e-Application system, accessed via the e-Grants website (http://e-grants.ed.gov). The posting emphasizes that applications must be submitted through this system and that applicants may not email an electronic copy of the application to the Department. In practical terms, this means applicants needed to prepare to enter and upload information within the online platform, where data is stored in a database, and ensure submission by the deadline through the official channel.
Eligibility is narrowly framed around State context. The notice lists States that at the time had approved CSP applications (including Arizona, California, Florida, New York, Texas, and others). Applicants located in those approved States were generally expected to pursue CSP participation through their State educational agency’s CSP subgrant process rather than through this non-SEA competition. The non-SEA competitions (84.282B for planning/implementation and 84.282C for dissemination) were limited to eligible applicants in States where the SEA did not have an approved CSP application (or would not have one as of October 1, 2010). The term “eligible applicant” is tied to the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) definition in section 5210(3), and the definition of “charter school” is referenced to ESEA section 5210(1).
While 84.282B focuses on planning and initial implementation, the notice also explains the dissemination track (84.282C) and its extra expectations. For dissemination grants, a charter school can apply even if it never received prior CSP funding for planning or implementation, but it must have been operating for at least three consecutive years and show clear evidence of success. The notice spells out what “success” includes: substantial progress in improving student academic achievement, high levels of parent satisfaction, and strong management and leadership capacity to move beyond start-up challenges and operate as a thriving, financially viable charter school. This clarification matters because it signals how the Department distinguishes start-up support from support meant to spread proven practices.
Finally, the announcement repeatedly notes that the funding opportunity description is only a synopsis and that the controlling guidance is the official application notice published in the Federal Register. Applicants were directed there for the full requirements, including eligibility details, priorities, performance measures, pre-application and application instructions, and submission rules. Contact information was provided for technical access issues (Julius Cotton) and for program questions (Program Manager Soumya Sathya at the U.S. Department of Education).
Charter School Programs (CSP) Planning and Initial Implementation Grants (CFDA 84.282B) FAQs
What is the CSP Planning and Initial Implementation Grants program (CFDA 84.282B)?
CFDA 84.282B is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Education to support the early stages of launching new, high-quality charter schools. It funds planning, program design, and initial implementation work that must occur before and as a charter school opens.
What is the main goal of this grant opportunity?
The core goal is to expand access to strong charter school options for students nationwide by funding start-up activities required to create and open charter schools. The broader CSP effort also supports understanding of charter school impacts, including effects on students and academic achievement, and implications for staff and parents.
Who is this specific competition (84.282B) intended for?
This competition is aimed at non-State educational agency (non-SEA) applicants. In other words, it is for eligible applicants that are not a State educational agency, and only in certain State situations described in the notice.
What State conditions must be true to apply under this non-SEA competition?
The State must have a charter school law that authorizes charter schools, but the State educational agency (SEA) either (1) chooses not to participate in CSP or (2) does not have an approved CSP application on file. In those States, eligible non-SEA entities may apply directly to the U.S. Department of Education for 84.282B funds.
If my State has an approved CSP application, can I apply for 84.282B directly to the Department?
Generally, no. The notice indicates that in States with approved CSP applications, applicants were expected to pursue CSP participation through their SEA's CSP subgrant process rather than through this non-SEA competition.
What is the difference between 84.282B and the dissemination competition (84.282C)?
84.282B is for planning and initial implementation (start-up and opening activities). If an applicant's main purpose is dissemination (sharing best practices and successful approaches), that falls under CFDA 84.282C rather than 84.282B.
What activities does 84.282B funding support?
Based on the synopsis, the funding supports planning, program design, and initial implementation activities associated with opening a new charter school.
Does this grant support dissemination of best practices?
This competition (84.282B) is described as supporting planning and initial implementation. Dissemination as the main purpose is associated with a separate competition, 84.282C.
When was this opportunity posted, and what were the key dates?
The opportunity was posted on July 26, 2010. Applications were available the same day, and the deadline for transmittal was August 25, 2010.
How many awards did the Department expect to make, and what was the total estimated funding?
The Department anticipated making about 7 awards, with an estimated total funding amount of $1,500,000.
Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement is listed in the synopsis. This means applicants generally were not required to provide a financial match to receive funds, while still needing to comply with all requirements in the official notice.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications had to be submitted electronically through the Department's e-Application system accessed via the e-Grants website (http://e-grants.ed.gov).
Could applicants email an electronic copy of the application to the Department?
No. The posting emphasizes that applicants may not email an electronic copy of the application to the Department and that submission must occur through the official e-Application system.
Why does the notice emphasize using the e-Application system?
The synopsis indicates that applicants needed to enter and upload information within the online platform (where data is stored in a database) and ensure submission by the deadline through the official channel.
What determines whether a State is eligible for this non-SEA competition?
Eligibility is tied to the State context described in the notice: whether the State has an authorized charter law and whether the SEA has an approved CSP application on file (or would have one as of October 1, 2010). The notice also lists States that had approved CSP applications at the time.
Where do the formal definitions of "eligible applicant" and "charter school" come from?
The term "eligible applicant" is tied to the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) definition in section 5210(3), and "charter school" is referenced to ESEA section 5210(1).
Can a charter school apply for a dissemination grant (84.282C) if it never received prior CSP start-up funding?
Yes. The notice explains that for dissemination grants (84.282C), a charter school may apply even if it never received prior CSP funding for planning or implementation, as long as it meets the dissemination eligibility expectations described in the notice.
What additional expectations apply to dissemination grants (84.282C)?
The notice states that the charter school must have been operating for at least three consecutive years and must show clear evidence of success, including substantial progress in improving student academic achievement, high levels of parent satisfaction, and strong management and leadership capacity to move beyond start-up challenges and operate as a thriving, financially viable charter school.
What is considered "success" for the dissemination track (84.282C) according to the notice?
"Success" is described as including substantial progress in improving student academic achievement, high levels of parent satisfaction, and strong management and leadership capacity to move beyond start-up challenges and operate as a thriving, financially viable charter school.
Where can applicants find the full and controlling requirements for this opportunity?
The announcement notes that the description provided is only a synopsis and that the controlling guidance is the official application notice published in the Federal Register. Applicants were directed there for full requirements, including eligibility details, priorities, performance measures, instructions, and submission rules.
Who was listed as a contact for technical access issues with the application system?
The notice provided contact information for technical access issues: Julius Cotton.
Who was listed as a contact for program questions?
The notice identified a Program Manager for program questions: Soumya Sathya at the U.S. Department of Education.
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