Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 122109 001
Apply for ED GRANTS 122109 001
- The Department of Education in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Excellence in Economic Education Program CFDA 84.215B" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 84.215 Fund for the Improvement of Education.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 21, 2010 and posted on Dec 22, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 22, 2010 Applications Available December 21, 2009. On December 21, 2009, we published in the Federal Register (74 FR 67862) a notice inviting applications for the Excellence in Economic Education programs FY 2010 competition. The original notice established a February 16, 2010, deadline date for eligible applicants to apply for funding under this program. For this competition, applicants are required to submit their applications electronically through the Departments Electronic Grant Application System (e Application). However, e Application will not be available to users beginning Wednesday, February 10, 2010 at 300 p.m. until 600 a.m. Tuesday, February 16, 2010. During this time the Department will transition the e application process from the current system (GAPS) to a new system. Because e Application will be unavailable for several days prior to the original deadline date, we are extending the deadline date for transmittal of applications for the Excellence in Economic Education program FY 2010 competition. DATES Deadline for Transmittal of Applications February 22, 2010. (Applications must be received by e Application no later than 43000 p.m., Washington, DC time.). (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,447,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,447,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligible Applicants Any national nonprofit educational organization that has as its primary purpose the improvement of the quality of student understanding of personal finance and economics through effective teaching of economics in grades kindergarten through grade 12 in the Nations classrooms. Applicants are required to submit evidence of their organizations eligibility.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Excellence in Economic Education (EEE) Program, CFDA 84.215B, is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Education (under the Fund for the Improvement of Education) aimed at strengthening economic and financial literacy for students in kindergarten through grade 12. The program is designed to raise the quality of what students learn and understand about personal finance and economics, with a particular emphasis on improving instruction in economics in the nation’s classrooms. Rather than funding many separate projects, this competition is structured to make a single national award to support work that can have broad reach and impact.
Eligibility is narrowly focused. Applicants must be a national nonprofit educational organization whose primary purpose is to improve the quality of student understanding of personal finance and economics through effective teaching of economics in grades K-12. The Department requires applicants to provide evidence that they meet this eligibility standard, which signals that the program is meant for established, mission-aligned organizations operating at a national level, not local entities or organizations where economic education is only a secondary activity.
For the FY 2010 competition described in the notice, the Department anticipated making one award, with an estimated total funding amount of $1,447,000 and an award ceiling of $1,447,000. The listing also indicates a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning the selected grantee would be expected to contribute non-federal resources consistent with the rules described in the official Federal Register notice. Because there is only one award, the competition is effectively choosing a single national partner to carry out the program purpose at scale.
Applications had to be submitted electronically through the Department’s e-Application system (accessible via the e-Grants website at http://e-grants.ed.gov). The notice stresses that applicants must apply through this system and cannot submit an application by emailing an electronic copy. Applicants would complete the application online, with information stored in a database as they work. The application package for this competition became available on December 21, 2009.
The original deadline for transmittal of applications was February 16, 2010, but it was extended due to a planned system transition that made e-Application unavailable from 3:00 p.m. on February 10, 2010 until 6:00 a.m. on February 16, 2010. To account for that downtime, the Department moved the deadline to February 22, 2010. Applications had to be fully received in e-Application no later than 4:30:00 p.m. Washington, DC time on the deadline date, which is a typical federal requirement and important because late submissions are generally not accepted.
The Department emphasizes that the summary provided in the opportunity posting is only a synopsis and that the controlling, official requirements are those in the Federal Register notice. Applicants were directed to review the official notice for the full set of rules and expectations, including pre-application and application requirements, submission instructions, performance measures, priorities, and program contacts. For access issues with the full announcement, the listing provided a grants system contact (Julius Cotton) and identified the program manager (Carolyn Warren) at the U.S. Department of Education, including phone numbers and email contacts for assistance.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Excellence in Economic Education (EEE) Program?
The Excellence in Economic Education (EEE) Program (CFDA 84.215B) is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Education, under the Fund for the Improvement of Education. It is intended to strengthen economic and financial literacy for students in kindergarten through grade 12 (K-12).
What is the main purpose of the EEE Program?
The program is designed to raise the quality of what students learn and understand about personal finance and economics, with a particular emphasis on improving instruction in economics in the nation’s classrooms.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to a national nonprofit educational organization whose primary purpose is to improve the quality of student understanding of personal finance and economics through effective teaching of economics in grades K-12.
Does an applicant need to prove eligibility?
Yes. Applicants are required to provide evidence that they meet the eligibility standard described in the opportunity.
Is this opportunity intended for local organizations or organizations where economic education is not the primary focus?
Based on the stated eligibility standard, the opportunity is intended for established, mission-aligned organizations operating at a national level, not local entities or organizations where economic education is only a secondary activity.
How many awards were anticipated for the FY 2010 competition?
The Department anticipated making one award.
What was the estimated total funding amount for FY 2010?
The estimated total funding amount was $1,447,000.
What was the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling was $1,447,000.
Does this grant have a cost sharing or matching requirement?
Yes. The listing indicates there is a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning the selected grantee would be expected to contribute non-federal resources consistent with the rules described in the official Federal Register notice.
Why does the competition focus on a single national award rather than many separate projects?
The competition is structured to make a single national award to support work that can have broad reach and impact.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications had to be submitted electronically through the U.S. Department of Education’s e-Application system, accessible via the e-Grants website at http://e-grants.ed.gov.
Could applicants submit an application by email?
No. The notice stresses that applicants must apply through the e-Application system and cannot submit an application by emailing an electronic copy.
When did the application package become available?
The application package became available on December 21, 2009.
What was the original deadline for submitting applications?
The original deadline for transmittal of applications was February 16, 2010.
Why was the deadline extended?
The deadline was extended due to a planned system transition that made e-Application unavailable from 3:00 p.m. on February 10, 2010 until 6:00 a.m. on February 16, 2010.
What was the extended application deadline?
To account for the e-Application downtime, the Department moved the deadline to February 22, 2010.
What time were applications due on the deadline date?
Applications had to be fully received in e-Application no later than 4:30:00 p.m. Washington, DC time on the deadline date.
Does the program posting summary contain all official requirements?
No. The Department emphasizes that the summary provided in the opportunity posting is only a synopsis. The controlling, official requirements are those in the Federal Register notice.
What kinds of details are expected to be in the Federal Register notice?
Applicants were directed to review the official notice for the full set of rules and expectations, including pre-application and application requirements, submission instructions, performance measures, priorities, and program contacts.
Who can applicants contact if they have trouble accessing the full announcement?
For access issues with the full announcement, the listing provided a grants system contact: Julius Cotton.
Who was identified as the program manager?
The listing identified Carolyn Warren as the program manager at the U.S. Department of Education, and included phone numbers and email contacts for assistance.
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