Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 031009 001
Apply for ED GRANTS 031009 001
- The Department of Education in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Enhanced Assessment Instruments Grants Program CFDA 84.368A" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 84.368 Grants for Enhanced Assessment Instruments.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 10, 2009 and posted on Mar 10, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 11, 2009 Applications Available March 10, 2009. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications May 11, 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 $8,760,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 6 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligible Applicants State educational agencies (SEAs) as defined in section 9101(41) of the ESEA and consortia of such SEAs. Other An application from a consortium of SEAs must designate one SEA as the fiscal agent.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Enhanced Assessment Instruments Grants Program (CFDA 84.368A) is a discretionary grant competition run by the U.S. Department of Education. Its central aim is to improve the quality of the assessment instruments and assessment systems that states use to measure student achievement. In practical terms, the program is meant to help states strengthen how they design, administer, and use tests and related assessment tools so that results more accurately reflect the performance of all students and can better support accountability and instructional improvement.
This opportunity is open only to State educational agencies (SEAs), as that term is defined in section 9101(41) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), and to consortia made up of SEAs. If multiple states apply together as a consortium, they must name one SEA to serve as the fiscal agent, meaning that designated state agency is responsible for managing the grant funds and handling the official financial reporting and oversight duties tied to the award.
For this particular posting (Funding Opportunity Number ED-GRANTS-031009-001), the Department anticipated making about six awards with an estimated total funding amount of $8,760,000. The notice indicates there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, so applicants were not expected to contribute a required non-federal match as a condition of receiving funds. The opportunity was posted on March 10, 2009, applications became available the same day, and the deadline to transmit applications was May 11, 2009. The listing shows an archive date of June 10, 2009, which reflects when the opportunity moved into an archived status after the close of the competition.
Applications had to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov rather than by email or other methods. Applicants were expected to locate the application package on Grants.gov by searching for CFDA 84.368 (specifically omitting the letter suffix and searching for 84.368, not 84.368A). The process described is the standard Grants.gov workflow: download the package, complete it offline, then upload and submit it through the site. For technical submission issues, the Grants.gov Helpdesk number provided is 1-800-518-4726.
The synopsis repeatedly emphasizes that it is not the full legal notice and that the official requirements are contained in the Federal Register notice inviting applications. Applicants were directed to consult that official notice for details that typically determine how competitive applications are judged and what is required for compliance, including eligibility nuances, any pre-application steps, application content and formatting requirements, submission instructions, performance measures, priorities, and program contact details. For access to the official Federal Register and related regulations, the notice points to the Government Publishing Office access portal referenced in the synopsis.
For contacts, the announcement lists Julius Cotton as a system administrator point of contact for difficulties accessing the full announcement electronically, with phone number (202) 245-6140 and email julius.cotton@ed.gov. Programmatic questions were directed to Collette Roney or Sharon Hall in the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education at the U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20202-6132, with telephone (202) 260-0934 and email Collette.Roney@ed.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Enhanced Assessment Instruments Grants Program (CFDA 84.368A)
What is the Enhanced Assessment Instruments Grants Program (CFDA 84.368A)?
The Enhanced Assessment Instruments Grants Program (CFDA 84.368A) is a discretionary grant competition run by the U.S. Department of Education. The program is intended to improve the quality of the assessment instruments and assessment systems that states use to measure student achievement.
What is the main purpose of this grant opportunity?
The central aim is to help states strengthen how they design, administer, and use tests and related assessment tools so that assessment results more accurately reflect the performance of all students and can better support accountability and instructional improvement.
Who is eligible to apply?
This opportunity is open only to State educational agencies (SEAs), as that term is defined in section 9101(41) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), and to consortia made up of SEAs.
Can multiple states apply together?
Yes. Multiple states may apply as a consortium, as long as the consortium is made up of State educational agencies (SEAs).
If applying as a consortium, is a fiscal agent required?
Yes. If multiple states apply together as a consortium, they must name one SEA to serve as the fiscal agent.
What does it mean for an SEA to serve as the fiscal agent?
The fiscal agent SEA is responsible for managing the grant funds and handling the official financial reporting and oversight duties tied to the award.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this posting?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed for this posting is ED-GRANTS-031009-001.
How many awards were expected to be made under this posting?
The Department anticipated making about six awards under this competition.
What was the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount shown for this posting is $8,760,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice indicates there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, so applicants were not expected to provide a required non-federal match as a condition of receiving funds.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on March 10, 2009.
When did applications become available?
Applications became available on March 10, 2009.
What was the application deadline?
The deadline to transmit applications was May 11, 2009.
What does the archive date mean, and what was it for this opportunity?
The archive date reflects when the opportunity moved into an archived status after the close of the competition. The listing shows an archive date of June 10, 2009.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications had to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov. Submissions by email or other methods were not accepted under the described process.
How do applicants find the application package on Grants.gov?
Applicants were instructed to search for CFDA 84.368 on Grants.gov (specifically omitting the letter suffix). In other words, search for 84.368, not 84.368A, to locate the application package.
What is the basic Grants.gov submission process described in the notice?
The process described follows the standard Grants.gov workflow: download the application package, complete it offline, then upload and submit it through Grants.gov.
Who should be contacted for technical issues with electronic submission through Grants.gov?
For technical submission issues, the Grants.gov Helpdesk number provided is 1-800-518-4726.
Does the synopsis contain all official requirements and legal details?
No. The synopsis repeatedly emphasizes that it is not the full legal notice. The official requirements are contained in the Federal Register notice inviting applications.
Where can applicants find the official requirements for the competition?
Applicants were directed to consult the official Federal Register notice inviting applications for the definitive requirements and instructions, and the synopsis points to the Government Publishing Office access portal referenced in the synopsis for access to the official Federal Register and related regulations.
What kinds of details are typically found in the official Federal Register notice (but may not be fully covered in the synopsis)?
According to the synopsis, the Federal Register notice is where applicants should find details that typically determine how competitive applications are judged and what is required for compliance, including eligibility nuances, any pre-application steps, application content and formatting requirements, submission instructions, performance measures, priorities, and program contact details.
Who can be contacted if there are problems accessing the full announcement electronically?
The announcement lists Julius Cotton as a system administrator point of contact for difficulties accessing the full announcement electronically. Phone: (202) 245-6140. Email: julius.cotton@ed.gov.
Who can be contacted for programmatic questions about the grant?
Programmatic questions were directed to Collette Roney or Sharon Hall in the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education at the U.S. Department of Education.
What contact information is provided for program questions?
Telephone: (202) 260-0934. Email: Collette.Roney@ed.gov. Address: Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20202-6132.
Is an email address provided for Sharon Hall?
No. In the provided information, an email address is listed for Collette Roney (Collette.Roney@ed.gov), but no email address is specifically listed for Sharon Hall.
What office within the U.S. Department of Education is associated with the program contacts?
The program contacts are listed within the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education at the U.S. Department of Education.
Is this a formula grant or a discretionary grant competition?
This program is described as a discretionary grant competition.
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