Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 012109 001
Apply for ED GRANTS 012109 001
- The Department of Education in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Demonstration Grants for Indian Children CFDA 84.299A" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 84.299 Indian Education Special Programs for Indian Children.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 21, 2009 and posted on Jan 21, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 6, 2009 Applications Available January 21, 2009. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications March 6, 2009.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $3,255,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $300,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 13 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized).
- Eligible Applicants Eligible applicants for this program are State educational agencies (SEAs) local educational agencies (LEAs), including charter schools that are considered LEAs under State law Indian tribes Indian organizations federally supported elementary or secondary schools for Indian students Indian institutions (including Indian institutions of higher education) or a consortium of any of these entities. An application from a consortium of eligible entities must meet the requirements of 34 CFR 75.127 through 75.129. An application from a consortium of eligible entities must include a signed consortium agreement with the application. Letters of support do not meet the requirement for a consortium agreement. Applicants applying in consortium with or as an Indian organization must demonstrate eligibility by showing how the Indian organization meets all the criteria outlined in 34 CFR 263.20. The term Indian institution of higher education means an accredited college or university within the United States cited in section 532 of the Equity in Educational Land Grant Status Act of 1994 (7 U.S.C. 301 note), any other institution that qualifies for funding under the Tribally Controlled College or University Assistance Act of 1978 (25 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.), and Dine College (formerly Navajo Community College), authorized in the Navajo Community College Assistance Act of 1978 (25 U.S.C. 640a et seq.).
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Opportunity Summary:
The Demonstration Grants for Indian Children program (CFDA 84.299A) is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Education designed to strengthen education outcomes for Indian students from preschool through high school. The central aim is to fund projects that do more than simply provide services; funded efforts are expected to develop, test, and demonstrate approaches that measurably improve educational opportunities and academic achievement for Indian children. In other words, this program supports practical, on-the-ground demonstrations that can show evidence of what works and can potentially be replicated or expanded.
For the FY 2009 competition referenced in the notice, the Department anticipated making about 13 awards, with an estimated total funding amount of $3,255,000 and a maximum (ceiling) award size of $300,000. The listing indicates there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which generally means applicants are not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the grant (though applicants still typically need to present a reasonable, well-justified budget and may include leveraged resources if helpful). The opportunity was posted January 21, 2009, applications became available the same day, and the deadline for transmittal of applications was March 6, 2009, with the opportunity later archived April 5, 2009.
Eligibility is broad within the Indian education landscape and includes State educational agencies (SEAs), local educational agencies (LEAs) including charter schools that qualify as LEAs under state law, Indian tribes, Indian organizations, federally supported elementary or secondary schools for Indian students, Indian institutions (including Indian institutions of higher education), and consortia made up of any of these eligible entities. If applying as a consortium, the applicant must follow the federal consortium rules in 34 CFR 75.127 through 75.129, and importantly, must submit a signed consortium agreement with the application; letters of support are specifically noted as insufficient to meet that requirement. Applicants proposing to apply in consortium with, or as, an Indian organization must also demonstrate that the organization meets the regulatory definition and criteria in 34 CFR 263.20. The notice also clarifies what qualifies as an "Indian institution of higher education," referencing accredited institutions identified in federal statute, institutions eligible under the Tribally Controlled College or University Assistance Act, and Diné College.
Applications had to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov, and the notice is explicit that applicants may not email an electronic copy of the application to the Department. Applicants were instructed to locate the correct application package by searching the CFDA number without the letter suffix (search 84.299 rather than 84.299A). The Grants.gov Helpdesk contact information was provided for technical assistance (1-800-518-4726 and support@grants.gov), reinforcing that submission was expected to occur through the standard federal grants portal rather than via direct delivery to program staff.
The notice emphasizes that the summary provided in the listing is only a synopsis of the official Federal Register application notice and that applicants should rely on the Federal Register version for complete and controlling details. That official notice is where an applicant would find the full set of application requirements, priorities, performance measures, selection criteria, and any pre-application steps. The listing points readers to free public access to the Federal Register and Code of Federal Regulations through the Government Publishing Office site (historically referenced as GPO Access). For applicant support and questions, the notice provides program and administrative contacts at the Department of Education, including a Grants.gov system administrator contact for access issues and a program manager contact for program-related questions.
Demonstration Grants for Indian Children (CFDA 84.299A) - FAQs
What is the Demonstration Grants for Indian Children program (CFDA 84.299A)?
The Demonstration Grants for Indian Children program (CFDA 84.299A) is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Education intended to strengthen education outcomes for Indian students from preschool through high school.
What is the main purpose of this grant program?
The program is designed to fund projects that develop, test, and demonstrate approaches that measurably improve educational opportunities and academic achievement for Indian children. Funded projects are expected to go beyond simply providing services and instead show evidence of what works and what could be replicated or expanded.
Which grade levels or age groups does the program serve?
The program focuses on Indian students from preschool through high school.
What does it mean that this is a "demonstration" grant?
It means the funded effort is intended to be practical and on-the-ground, showing measurable improvements and evidence of effective approaches, rather than being limited to delivering services without demonstrating results.
How many awards were expected for the FY 2009 competition?
For the FY 2009 competition referenced in the notice, the Department anticipated making about 13 awards.
What was the estimated total funding amount for the FY 2009 competition?
The estimated total funding amount for the FY 2009 competition was $3,255,000.
What was the maximum award amount (ceiling) for the FY 2009 competition?
The maximum (ceiling) award size listed for the FY 2009 competition was $300,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The listing indicates there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the grant.
Even if no match is required, do applicants still need a budget?
Yes. While the listing notes no required cost sharing or matching, applicants would still generally be expected to present a reasonable, well-justified budget. Applicants may also include leveraged resources if helpful, even if not required.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility includes State educational agencies (SEAs); local educational agencies (LEAs), including charter schools that qualify as LEAs under state law; Indian tribes; Indian organizations; federally supported elementary or secondary schools for Indian students; Indian institutions (including Indian institutions of higher education); and consortia made up of any of these eligible entities.
Are charter schools eligible to apply?
Charter schools are eligible if they qualify as LEAs under state law.
Can a consortium apply?
Yes. Consortia made up of eligible entities may apply.
What rules apply if applying as a consortium?
If applying as a consortium, the applicant must follow the federal consortium rules in 34 CFR 75.127 through 75.129.
Is a consortium agreement required, or are letters of support enough?
A signed consortium agreement must be submitted with the application. The notice specifically states that letters of support are insufficient to meet the consortium agreement requirement.
What if the application involves an Indian organization?
Applicants proposing to apply in consortium with, or as, an Indian organization must demonstrate that the organization meets the regulatory definition and criteria in 34 CFR 263.20.
How does the notice define an "Indian institution of higher education"?
The notice clarifies what qualifies as an Indian institution of higher education by referencing accredited institutions identified in federal statute, institutions eligible under the Tribally Controlled College or University Assistance Act, and Dine College.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications had to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov.
Could applicants email the application to the Department of Education instead?
No. The notice is explicit that applicants may not email an electronic copy of the application to the Department.
How do applicants find the correct application package on Grants.gov?
Applicants were instructed to search by the CFDA number without the letter suffix (search for 84.299 rather than 84.299A) to locate the correct application package.
Where could applicants get technical help with Grants.gov?
Technical assistance was available from the Grants.gov Helpdesk at 1-800-518-4726 or support@grants.gov.
When was the opportunity posted and when were applications available (FY 2009 notice)?
The opportunity was posted on January 21, 2009, and applications became available the same day.
What was the application deadline for the FY 2009 competition?
The deadline for transmittal of applications was March 6, 2009.
What does it mean that the opportunity was "archived" on April 5, 2009?
The listing indicates the opportunity was later archived on April 5, 2009, which typically reflects that the referenced competition cycle had closed and was no longer active in that listing.
Is the listing summary the official source of requirements?
No. The notice emphasizes that the summary provided in the listing is only a synopsis of the official Federal Register application notice. Applicants were instructed to rely on the Federal Register version for complete and controlling details.
Where can applicants find the full requirements, priorities, and selection criteria?
The official Federal Register application notice is where applicants would find the full set of application requirements, priorities, performance measures, selection criteria, and any pre-application steps.
Where can the public access the Federal Register and Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) for free?
The listing points readers to free public access to the Federal Register and the Code of Federal Regulations through the Government Publishing Office site (historically referenced as GPO Access).
Who could applicants contact with program or administrative questions?
The notice provides program and administrative contacts at the U.S. Department of Education, including a Grants.gov system administrator contact for access issues and a program manager contact for program-related questions.
Is this program intended to support projects that can be replicated or expanded?
Yes. The program description highlights demonstrations that show evidence of what works and can potentially be replicated or expanded.
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