Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 072709 001
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- The Department of Education in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Charter Schools Program (CSP) Planning and Initial Implementation CFDA 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 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 $2,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 12 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) Planning and Initial Implementation grant (CFDA 84.282B) is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Education designed to help start new, high-quality charter schools in states where the State Educational Agency (SEA) is not participating in CSP or does not have an approved CSP application on file. The program is part of the federal government’s broader effort to expand access to strong charter school options and to build national understanding of how the charter model works in practice, including what it means for students, academic achievement, staff, and families.
At its core, this particular funding track (84.282B) is meant to cover the early stages of a charter school’s life cycle: planning, program design, and initial implementation. In practical terms, that means grant funds are intended to help eligible applicants do the upfront work required to launch a school responsibly, such as designing the instructional program, preparing operational systems, and putting the foundational pieces in place so the school can open and run effectively. The CSP statute also emphasizes evaluation of charter school impacts, so applicants should expect attention to outcomes and performance, even though this synopsis points readers to the Federal Register notice for the full set of requirements, measures, and priorities.
Eligibility is narrowly targeted. Applicants must be non-SEA eligible applicants located in a state that (1) has a state law explicitly authorizing charter schools, and (2) is a state where the SEA has chosen not to take part in CSP or does not have an approved CSP application. The notice also clarifies that dissemination funding is handled under a different CFDA number (84.282C) and is not the same as the planning and initial implementation competition described here. In other words, organizations seeking funds to launch or implement a charter school apply under 84.282B, while organizations seeking funds to share successful practices (dissemination) apply under 84.282C.
For FY 2009, the opportunity anticipated making about 12 awards, with an estimated total funding amount of $2,000,000. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement listed, which generally means applicants are not required to provide a defined financial match as a condition of receiving the award. The application window shown in the posting indicates that applications became available July 27, 2009, and the deadline for transmittal of applications was August 26, 2009, with the opportunity later archived on September 25, 2009.
Applications were required to be submitted electronically through the Department of Education’s e-Application system via the e-Grants website (http://e-grants.ed.gov). The notice stresses that applicants complete the submission online, with information saved into a database, and that applicants cannot submit the application by emailing an electronic copy to the agency. Anyone preparing an application would need to follow the detailed instructions in the official Federal Register notice, which is identified as the controlling document for eligibility nuances, submission rules, performance measures, priorities, and other compliance expectations.
The posting also includes an administrative correction to the Federal Register notice inviting applications for FY 2009. Specifically, it corrects a date and page reference in the published notice, clarifying that the correct citation should read November 21, 2008 (73 FR 70627). This correction does not change the basic purpose of the grant, but it does matter for accurate referencing of the underlying federal notice and any associated priorities.
Finally, the synopsis lists a set of states that at the time had approved SEA CSP applications (for example: California, New York, Texas, and others). In those states, the typical route for participating in CSP would be through the SEA’s own CSP subgrant competition rather than this non-SEA competition. The opportunity also provides contact points: a systems administrator contact for access issues with the announcement and a program manager contact at the Department of Education for program-related questions.
Charter Schools Program (CSP) Planning and Initial Implementation (CFDA 84.282B) - FAQs
1) What is the Charter Schools Program (CSP) Planning and Initial Implementation grant (CFDA 84.282B)?
It is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Education intended to support the early stages of launching new, high-quality charter schools. This funding track focuses on planning, program design, and initial implementation activities needed to open and operate a charter school effectively.
2) What is the main purpose of this specific funding track (84.282B)?
The 84.282B competition is meant to cover the front-end work of a charter school’s life cycle, including planning, building key operational systems, and preparing for initial implementation. The goal is to help eligible applicants put foundational elements in place so a school can launch responsibly and run effectively.
3) Who is the intended applicant for this opportunity?
Eligibility is narrowly targeted to non-SEA (non-State Educational Agency) eligible applicants located in certain states. The applicant must be located in a state that has a state law explicitly authorizing charter schools and where the SEA is not participating in CSP or does not have an approved CSP application on file.
4) What does it mean that the applicant must be a "non-SEA eligible applicant"?
Based on the synopsis, the applicant cannot be the State Educational Agency. This competition is designed for eligible entities other than the SEA, specifically in states where the SEA is not participating in CSP or does not have an approved CSP application on file.
5) What state conditions must be true for an applicant to be eligible under 84.282B?
Two state-level conditions are described: (1) the state must have a law that explicitly authorizes charter schools, and (2) the state must be one where the SEA has chosen not to participate in CSP or does not have an approved CSP application on file.
6) How is 84.282B different from the CSP dissemination funding opportunity?
The synopsis distinguishes planning and initial implementation funding (CFDA 84.282B) from dissemination funding, which is handled under a different CFDA number (84.282C). In plain terms: 84.282B is for launching and implementing a charter school, while 84.282C is for sharing successful practices (dissemination).
7) What kinds of activities can grant funds support under this opportunity?
The description emphasizes early-stage launch activities such as designing the instructional program, preparing operational systems, and completing other upfront work needed to open and run the school effectively. The focus is on planning, program design, and initial implementation.
8) Does the program place emphasis on evaluation or outcomes?
Yes. The CSP statute is described as emphasizing evaluation of charter school impacts, and the synopsis notes that applicants should expect attention to outcomes and performance. However, the full requirements, measures, and priorities are referenced as being in the official Federal Register notice.
9) Where are the official requirements, performance measures, and priorities defined?
The synopsis points to the official Federal Register notice as the controlling document for eligibility nuances, submission rules, performance measures, priorities, and other compliance expectations.
10) How many awards were anticipated and what was the estimated total funding for FY 2009?
For FY 2009, the opportunity anticipated about 12 awards with an estimated total funding amount of $2,000,000.
11) Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement is listed in the synopsis. That generally means applicants were not required to provide a defined financial match as a condition of receiving the award.
12) What were the key FY 2009 dates listed for this competition?
The posting indicates applications became available on July 27, 2009, and the deadline for transmittal of applications was August 26, 2009. The opportunity was later archived on September 25, 2009.
13) How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications were required to be submitted electronically through the Department of Education’s e-Application system via the e-Grants website (http://e-grants.ed.gov). The process involved completing the submission online, with information saved into a database.
14) Could applicants submit an application by email?
No. The synopsis explicitly states that applicants could not submit the application by emailing an electronic copy to the agency.
15) What is the e-Grants/e-Application system referenced in the posting?
It is the Department of Education’s online submission platform referenced as the required method for submitting applications under this opportunity, accessible through the e-Grants website (http://e-grants.ed.gov).
16) What is the significance of the administrative correction mentioned in the synopsis?
The synopsis notes an administrative correction to the Federal Register notice inviting applications for FY 2009. It corrected a date and page reference, clarifying that the correct citation should read November 21, 2008 (73 FR 70627). The synopsis states this does not change the basic purpose of the grant, but it matters for accurate referencing of the underlying federal notice and any associated priorities.
17) If a state had an approved SEA CSP application, should applicants still apply under 84.282B?
The synopsis explains that in states where the SEA had an approved CSP application, the typical route for CSP participation would be through the SEA’s own CSP subgrant competition rather than this non-SEA competition.
18) The synopsis lists states with approved SEA CSP applications (such as California, New York, and Texas). Why does that matter?
It matters because this 84.282B competition is aimed at states where the SEA is not participating in CSP or does not have an approved application. Where an SEA application is approved, the synopsis indicates applicants would typically pursue CSP support through the SEA’s subgrant process rather than this non-SEA competition.
19) Who should be contacted for technical access issues related to the announcement?
The synopsis indicates there is a systems administrator contact for access issues with the announcement.
20) Who should be contacted for program-related questions?
The synopsis indicates there is a program manager contact at the Department of Education for program-related questions.
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