Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 072709 002
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- The Department of Education in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Charter Schools Program (CSP) Dissemination CFDA 84.282C" 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 Aug 5, 2009 and posted on Jul 30, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 26, 2009 Applications Available July 27, 2009. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications August 26, 2009. SUMMARY The Department of Education is correcting the notice inviting applications for new awards for FY 2009 for Charter Schools Program Grants to Non State Educational Agencies for Planning, Program Design, and Implementation and for Dissemination that was published in the Federal Register on July 27, 2009 (74 FR 37020). Correction (1) On page 37020, in the third column, under Priority, fourth line and (2) on page 37021, in the first column, first line, the date and page reference for the Federal Register are corrected to read November 21, 2008 (73 FR 70627).. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 5 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- 1. Eligible Applicants (a) Planning and Initial Implementation (CFDA No. 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 (CFDA No. 84.282C) Charter schools, as defined in section 5210(1) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, as amended (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, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Wisconsin. In these States, non SEA eligible applicants and charter schools 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 Schools Program (CSP) Dissemination grant, CFDA 84.282C, is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Education focused on spreading effective charter school practices beyond a single school. In practical terms, the program is meant to increase national understanding of the charter school model and help expand access to high quality charter schools by supporting activities that document, share, and replicate successful approaches. While the broader CSP also supports planning, program design, and initial implementation of charter schools, this specific CFDA number (84.282C) is reserved for dissemination work rather than startup or expansion costs tied to launching a new charter school.
A key feature of this opportunity is that it is designed for situations where a State Educational Agency (SEA) is not participating in CSP at the state level or does not have an approved CSP application. In those cases, the Department of Education can award grants directly to non-SEA eligible applicants. The notice distinguishes between two related competitions: applicants seeking funds for planning and initial implementation must apply under CFDA 84.282B, while applicants seeking funds specifically for dissemination must apply under CFDA 84.282C. For 84.282C, the eligible applicants are charter schools as defined in section 5210(1) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (as amended), located in states where the SEA either elects not to participate in CSP or lacks an approved application.
Eligibility for the dissemination competition also depends on a charter school demonstrating that it is established and successful enough to credibly share practices with others. A charter school may apply for dissemination funds whether or not it previously received CSP funds for planning or implementation, but it must have been in operation for at least three consecutive years and show overall success. The notice describes that success in concrete terms: substantial progress in improving student academic achievement, high levels of parent satisfaction, and evidence that the school has the management and leadership capacity to overcome early startup challenges and operate as a thriving, financially viable charter school. The underlying idea is that dissemination dollars should support schools that have already produced results and can help other educators and communities learn from proven strategies.
For FY 2009, the opportunity anticipated about five awards, with an estimated total funding amount of $1,000,000, and it did not require cost sharing or matching. Applications were made available on July 27, 2009, and the deadline for transmittal of applications was August 26, 2009. The funding opportunity number listed is ED-GRANTS-072709-002, and the program is categorized as an education grant under the discretionary opportunity category.
The Department required applicants to submit electronically through the e-Application system accessible via the Department of Educations e-Grants website (http://e-grants.ed.gov). The notice emphasizes that applicants enter and save information directly in the online system and cannot submit an application by emailing an electronic copy to the agency. As with many federal competitions, the short synopsis points readers back to the official Federal Register notice for the complete set of requirements, including priorities, performance measures, submission instructions, and any pre-application steps.
The announcement also includes an administrative correction to the Federal Register notice inviting applications for FY 2009. Specifically, it corrects the date and page reference tied to a priority citation, changing it to read November 21, 2008 (73 FR 70627). This kind of correction does not change the basic purpose of the grant, but it matters for applicants because priorities can affect how proposals are scored and how applicants align their narratives to the correct referenced material.
Finally, the notice clarifies that many states already had approved SEA CSP applications at the time (a long list including, among others, California, Florida, Illinois, Massachusetts, New York, Ohio, Texas, and Wisconsin). In those states, charter schools typically would not apply through this non-SEA dissemination competition and instead would seek information from their SEA about the states own CSP subgrant competition. For help with accessing the full announcement or navigating the electronic system, the notice provides a federal contact for systems support (Julius Cotton) and a program manager contact (Erin Pfeltz) at the U.S. Department of Education, including phone numbers and email addresses.
Charter Schools Program (CSP) Dissemination Grant (CFDA 84.282C) - FAQs
What is the CSP Dissemination grant (CFDA 84.282C)?
The Charter Schools Program (CSP) Dissemination grant, CFDA 84.282C, is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Education. It supports activities that document, share, and replicate effective charter school practices beyond a single school, with the goal of increasing national understanding of the charter school model and helping expand access to high-quality charter schools.
What types of activities does CFDA 84.282C support?
This competition is specifically focused on dissemination work. It supports efforts to spread effective charter school practices outside one school by documenting successful approaches, sharing them with other educators and communities, and supporting replication of proven strategies.
Is this grant intended to pay for opening a new charter school?
No. CFDA 84.282C is reserved for dissemination activities rather than startup, planning, or initial implementation costs tied to launching a new charter school.
How is CFDA 84.282C different from CFDA 84.282B?
The notice distinguishes between two related competitions: applicants seeking funds for planning and initial implementation apply under CFDA 84.282B, while applicants seeking funds specifically for dissemination apply under CFDA 84.282C.
Who is eligible to apply for CFDA 84.282C?
Eligible applicants are charter schools (as defined in section 5210(1) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, as amended) that are located in states where the State Educational Agency (SEA) either elects not to participate in the CSP at the state level or does not have an approved CSP application.
Why does this competition focus on states where the SEA is not participating or not approved?
A key feature of this opportunity is that it is designed for situations where an SEA is not participating in CSP at the state level or does not have an approved CSP application. In those cases, the Department of Education may award grants directly to eligible non-SEA applicants, such as charter schools, under this non-SEA competition.
If my state has an approved SEA CSP application, can my charter school apply under this non-SEA dissemination competition?
Typically, no. The notice explains that many states already had approved SEA CSP applications (including examples such as California, Florida, Illinois, Massachusetts, New York, Ohio, Texas, and Wisconsin). In those states, charter schools would generally seek information through their SEA about the state's own CSP subgrant competition rather than applying through this non-SEA dissemination competition.
Does a charter school need to have previously received CSP funds to apply for dissemination funding?
No. A charter school may apply for dissemination funds whether or not it previously received CSP funds for planning or implementation. However, the school must meet the operational and success-related eligibility expectations described in the notice.
How long must a charter school have been operating to be eligible?
The school must have been in operation for at least three consecutive years.
What does the program mean by a charter school being "successful" for purposes of dissemination eligibility?
The notice describes success in concrete terms, including: substantial progress in improving student academic achievement, high levels of parent satisfaction, and evidence that the school has the management and leadership capacity to overcome early startup challenges and operate as a thriving, financially viable charter school.
What is the main purpose of requiring three years of operation and evidence of success?
The underlying idea is that dissemination dollars should support charter schools that have already produced results and can credibly help other educators and communities learn from proven strategies.
How many awards and how much funding were anticipated for FY 2009?
For FY 2009, the opportunity anticipated about five awards, with an estimated total funding amount of $1,000,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The FY 2009 notice states that cost sharing or matching was not required.
What is the funding opportunity number for this announcement?
The funding opportunity number listed is ED-GRANTS-072709-002.
When were applications available and when were they due for FY 2009?
Applications were made available on July 27, 2009, and the deadline for transmittal of applications was August 26, 2009.
How were applications required to be submitted?
The Department required applicants to submit electronically through the e-Application system accessible via the Department of Education's e-Grants website at http://e-grants.ed.gov. Applicants were required to enter and save information directly in the online system.
Can an application be submitted by emailing an electronic copy to the Department?
No. The notice emphasizes that applicants cannot submit an application by emailing an electronic copy to the agency; submission must be done through the online e-Application system.
Where can applicants find the complete set of requirements and instructions?
The short synopsis directs readers to the official Federal Register notice for the complete requirements, including priorities, performance measures, submission instructions, and any pre-application steps.
Was there a correction to the Federal Register notice, and what was corrected?
Yes. The announcement includes an administrative correction to the Federal Register notice inviting applications for FY 2009. It corrects the date and page reference tied to a priority citation, changing it to November 21, 2008 (73 FR 70627).
Does the administrative correction change the purpose of the grant?
No. The notice indicates that this type of correction does not change the basic purpose of the grant, but it matters because priorities can affect how proposals are scored and how applicants align their narratives to the correct referenced material.
Who can applicants contact for help with the electronic system or the program?
The notice provides two contacts at the U.S. Department of Education: a federal contact for systems support (Julius Cotton) and a program manager contact (Erin Pfeltz), including phone numbers and email addresses in the full announcement materials.
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