Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 082115 002
Apply for ED GRANTS 082115 002
- The Department of Education in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "CSP Grants to Non SEA for Dissemination CFDA Number 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 22, 2015 and posted on Aug 21, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Oct 6, 2015 Applications Available August 21, 2015Dates of Pre Application Webinars (all times are Washington, DC time) 1. August 26, 2015, 330 p.m. to 500 p.m. and 2. September 9, 2015, 330 p.m. to 500 p.m. Individuals interested in attending one of the Webinars are encouraged to pre register by emailing their name, organization, contact information, and preferred Webinar date and time with the subject heading NON SEA PRE APPLICATION MEETING to Charterschools@ed.gov. There is no registration fee for attending this Webinar. For further information about the pre application Webinar, contact Lourdes Rivery, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue SW., Room 4W255, Washington, DC 20202 5970. Telephone (202) 453 7060 or by e mail lourdes.rivery@ed.gov. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications October 6, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $4,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 3 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligible Applicants Planning, Program Design, and Initial Implementation grants (CFDA number 84.282B) A developer that has (1) applied to an authorized public chartering authority to operate a charter school, as defined in section 5210(1) of the ESEA (20 U.S.C. 7221i(1)) and (2) provided adequate and timely notice to that authority under section 5203(d)(3) of the ESEA (20 U.S.C. 7221b(d)(3)). In accordance with section 5203(d)(3) of the ESEA, if the authorized public chartering authority to which a charter school proposal will be submitted has not been determined, an applicant for a pre charter planning grant may include in its application a request for a waiver from the Secretary of the requirement that the eligible applicant provide its authorized public chartering authority timely notice, and a copy, of its application for CSP funds (20 U.S.C. 7221b(d)(3)).
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Opportunity Summary:
CSP Grants to Non-SEA for Dissemination (CFDA 84.282C) is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Education under the Charter Schools Program (CSP). The overall program goal is to strengthen national understanding of the charter school model by increasing the number of high-quality charter schools available to students nationwide. It does this by supporting key early-stage work connected to charter schools, including planning, program design, and initial implementation, and by encouraging evaluation of charter school impacts, such as effects on students and student academic achievement, as well as impacts on staff and parents. The description provided is a synopsis of the official Federal Register notice, and applicants are expected to rely on the Federal Register application notice for the full set of requirements, priorities, performance measures, and submission rules.
This particular competition is identified in Grants.gov as Funding Opportunity Number ED-GRANTS-082115-002, titled "CSP Grants to Non SEA for Dissemination," with CFDA number 84.282C (Charter Schools). The Department anticipated making about 3 awards with an estimated total funding amount of $4,000,000. The funding instrument is a grant, the opportunity category is discretionary, and there is no cost sharing or matching requirement indicated.
Applications were made available on August 21, 2015, and the deadline to submit applications was October 6, 2015 (with an archive date of November 5, 2015). The Department scheduled two pre-application webinars to help potential applicants understand the opportunity and process: August 26, 2015, from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Washington, DC time), and September 9, 2015, from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Interested participants were encouraged to pre-register by emailing their name, organization, contact information, and preferred webinar date/time to Charterschools@ed.gov with the subject line "NON SEA PRE APPLICATION MEETING." There was no fee to attend. A listed point of contact for webinar-related questions was Lourdes Rivery at the U.S. Department of Education.
The application submission process for CFDA 84.282C was electronic through Grants.gov (www.Grants.gov). Applicants were instructed to locate the correct downloadable application package by searching the CFDA number without the letter suffix, meaning they should search for "84.282" rather than "84.282C." For technical problems with electronic submission, applicants were directed to contact the Grants.gov Support Desk at 1-800-518-4726.
Eligibility is referenced in the synopsis as "Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)," and the document also includes language explaining eligibility for a related CSP category (Planning, Program Design, and Initial Implementation grants under CFDA 84.282B). That eligibility discussion describes an eligible "developer" as an entity that has applied to an authorized public chartering authority to operate a charter school (as defined in the Elementary and Secondary Education Act) and has provided timely notice to that authority. It also notes a possible waiver process if the specific authorizer has not yet been determined at the time of application. Because the opportunity title here is specifically "to Non-SEA for Dissemination" under 84.282C, applicants would need to confirm the precise eligible applicant types and any additional conditions in the official Federal Register notice linked for "Initial Implementation and for Dissemination CFDA Number 84.282C."
For official help and document access, the notice lists Department contacts including Joyce Mays (Management Analyst, 202-245-6122, joyce.mays@ed.gov) and Program Manager Lourdes Rivery (U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue SW, Room 4W255, Washington, DC 20202; phone numbers listed include 202-205-3525 and 202-453-7060, and her email lourdes.rivery@ed.gov). The Department also emphasizes that the controlling version of the announcement is the Federal Register notice, and points readers to free online access to Federal Register materials and related regulations.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this grant opportunity?
This opportunity is "CSP Grants to Non-SEA for Dissemination" under the U.S. Department of Education's Charter Schools Program (CSP). It is listed with CFDA number 84.282C and appears in Grants.gov as Funding Opportunity Number ED-GRANTS-082115-002.
Which federal program is it part of?
It is part of the Charter Schools Program (CSP) administered by the U.S. Department of Education.
Is this a discretionary or formula grant?
This is a discretionary grant opportunity.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument is a grant.
What is the overall goal of the Charter Schools Program described in the synopsis?
The overall goal is to strengthen national understanding of the charter school model by increasing the number of high-quality charter schools available to students nationwide.
What kinds of activities does the program support (as described in the synopsis)?
The synopsis explains that CSP supports key early-stage work connected to charter schools, including planning, program design, and initial implementation. It also encourages evaluation of charter school impacts, including effects on students and student academic achievement, and impacts on staff and parents.
What is the exact title and identifying number on Grants.gov?
The competition is titled "CSP Grants to Non SEA for Dissemination" and is identified as Funding Opportunity Number ED-GRANTS-082115-002 on Grants.gov.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 84.282C (Charter Schools).
How many awards did the Department anticipate making?
The Department anticipated making about 3 awards.
What was the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount was $4,000,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is indicated in the synopsis.
When were applications made available?
Applications were made available on August 21, 2015.
What was the deadline to submit an application?
The deadline to submit applications was October 6, 2015.
What was the archive date listed for the opportunity?
The archive date was November 5, 2015.
How were applications submitted?
Applications were submitted electronically through Grants.gov (www.Grants.gov).
How do applicants find the correct application package on Grants.gov?
Applicants were instructed to search the CFDA number without the letter suffix. That means searching for "84.282" rather than "84.282C" to locate the correct downloadable application package.
Who should be contacted for technical problems with electronic submission?
For technical problems with electronic submission, applicants were directed to contact the Grants.gov Support Desk at 1-800-518-4726.
Was there any pre-application support offered?
Yes. The Department scheduled two pre-application webinars to help potential applicants understand the opportunity and process.
When were the pre-application webinars scheduled?
The webinars were scheduled for August 26, 2015, from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Washington, DC time), and September 9, 2015, from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Washington, DC time).
Was there a fee to attend the pre-application webinars?
No. There was no fee to attend.
How did participants pre-register for a webinar?
Interested participants were encouraged to pre-register by emailing their name, organization, contact information, and preferred webinar date/time to Charterschools@ed.gov with the subject line "NON SEA PRE APPLICATION MEETING."
Who was listed as a point of contact for webinar-related questions?
Lourdes Rivery at the U.S. Department of Education was listed as the point of contact for webinar-related questions.
What does the synopsis say about eligibility?
Eligibility is referenced in the synopsis as "Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)." The synopsis also notes that applicants should confirm the precise eligible applicant types and any additional conditions in the official Federal Register notice for "Initial Implementation and for Dissemination CFDA Number 84.282C."
Why does the synopsis mention eligibility language for a related CSP category (84.282B)?
The document includes language explaining eligibility for a related CSP category (Planning, Program Design, and Initial Implementation grants under CFDA 84.282B). That section describes an eligible "developer" and notes a possible waiver process if a specific authorizer has not yet been determined at the time of application.
What is an eligible "developer" as described in the included 84.282B eligibility language?
In the included eligibility discussion for 84.282B, a "developer" is described as an entity that has applied to an authorized public chartering authority to operate a charter school (as defined in the Elementary and Secondary Education Act) and has provided timely notice to that authority.
Is there a waiver concept mentioned regarding the charter authorizer?
Yes. The included eligibility language notes a possible waiver process if the specific authorizer has not yet been determined at the time of application.
What source is considered the controlling set of requirements and rules for this competition?
The Department emphasizes that the controlling version of the announcement is the Federal Register notice. The synopsis provided is not the full set of requirements, priorities, performance measures, and submission rules.
Where should applicants look for the full set of requirements, priorities, performance measures, and submission rules?
Applicants are expected to rely on the Federal Register application notice for the full set of requirements, priorities, performance measures, and submission rules.
Who were the listed Department contacts for official help and document access?
Listed contacts include Joyce Mays (Management Analyst, 202-245-6122, joyce.mays@ed.gov) and Program Manager Lourdes Rivery (U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue SW, Room 4W255, Washington, DC 20202; phone numbers include 202-205-3525 and 202-453-7060; lourdes.rivery@ed.gov).
What mailing address was provided for the Program Manager contact?
The address provided for Program Manager Lourdes Rivery was: U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue SW, Room 4W255, Washington, DC 20202.
Does the notice mention access to official Federal Register materials and related regulations?
Yes. The Department points readers to free online access to Federal Register materials and related regulations, and reiterates that the Federal Register notice is controlling.
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