Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 061411 002
Apply for ED GRANTS 061411 002
- The Department of Education in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs State Grants CFDA Number 84.334S" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 84.334 Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 14, 2011 and posted on Jun 14, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 14, 2011 Applications Available June 14, 2011. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications July 14, 2011.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $72,552,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $5,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 15 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligible Applicants States.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) State Grants opportunity, CFDA 84.334S, is a discretionary grant program run by the U.S. Department of Education. Its core purpose is to improve college readiness and college success for eligible low-income students, including students with disabilities, by funding academic and related support services that help them earn a high school diploma and transition effectively into postsecondary education. In practice, this funding is meant to support early and sustained interventions that increase students' preparation, awareness of college options, and ability to persist once enrolled.
This specific competition is for State grants, meaning the primary eligible applicants are state governments (with the listing noting that additional eligibility details may exist in the full Federal Register notice). The opportunity is identified in Grants.gov under Funding Opportunity Number ED-GRANTS-061411-002 and is categorized as a discretionary education grant. The program includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement, so applicants are expected to contribute non-federal resources consistent with the requirements described in the official application notice.
For FY 2011, the Department anticipated making about 15 awards, with an estimated total funding amount of $72,552,000 and an award ceiling of $5,000,000 per grant. The application package became available on June 14, 2011, and the deadline to transmit applications was July 14, 2011. The opportunity was later archived on August 13, 2011, reflecting that this was a time-limited competition tied to that funding cycle.
Applications had to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov rather than by email. Applicants were required to locate the correct downloadable application package by searching the CFDA number in Grants.gov, with an important technical instruction: search using only the numeric portion of the CFDA (84.334) and do not include the alpha suffix (so, not "84.334S"). The synopsis also emphasizes that the brief description provided is only a summary and that the controlling requirements, priorities, performance measures, and full submission instructions are contained in the official Federal Register notice.
For official contacts associated with the announcement, the listing provides a Grants.gov systems contact (Julius Cotton, ED Grants.gov FIND Systems Admin, 202-245-6140, julius.cotton@ed.gov) for technical access issues, and a program contact (Pariece Wilkins, Program Manager, U.S. Department of Education, 1990 K Street NW, Room 7025, Washington, DC 20006-8524, 202-219-7104, pariece.wilkins@ed.gov) for programmatic questions. The synopsis repeatedly directs applicants to the Federal Register notice for authoritative guidance on eligibility details, required components, and other compliance expectations.
GEAR UP State Grants (CFDA 84.334S) - FAQs
1) What is the GEAR UP State Grants opportunity (CFDA 84.334S)?
The Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) State Grants opportunity (CFDA 84.334S) is a discretionary grant program administered by the U.S. Department of Education. It funds academic and related support services designed to improve college readiness and college success for eligible low-income students, including students with disabilities.
2) What is the main purpose of this grant program?
The core purpose is to improve college readiness and college success by supporting early and sustained interventions that help students prepare for college, learn about college options, earn a high school diploma, transition into postsecondary education, and persist once enrolled.
3) Who is the primary eligible applicant for this competition?
This specific competition is for State grants, and the primary eligible applicants are state governments. The listing notes that additional eligibility details may exist in the full Federal Register notice.
4) Is this a formula grant or a discretionary grant?
This is a discretionary education grant program run by the U.S. Department of Education.
5) What is the Funding Opportunity Number on Grants.gov?
The Funding Opportunity Number is ED-GRANTS-061411-002.
6) Where do applicants submit the application?
Applications had to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov (not by email).
7) How do applicants find the correct application package on Grants.gov?
Applicants were required to search using the CFDA number in Grants.gov. The technical instruction provided is to search using only the numeric portion of the CFDA: use "84.334" and do not include the alpha suffix (do not search for "84.334S").
8) Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
Yes. The program includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are expected to contribute non-federal resources consistent with the requirements described in the official application notice.
9) How many awards were anticipated for FY 2011?
For FY 2011, the Department anticipated making about 15 awards.
10) What was the estimated total funding amount for FY 2011?
The estimated total funding amount for FY 2011 was $72,552,000.
11) What was the maximum award amount (award ceiling) per grant?
The award ceiling listed was $5,000,000 per grant.
12) When did the application package become available?
The application package became available on June 14, 2011.
13) What was the deadline to submit (transmit) applications?
The deadline to transmit applications was July 14, 2011.
14) What does it mean that the opportunity was archived?
The opportunity was archived on August 13, 2011, indicating it was a time-limited competition tied to that funding cycle and is no longer an active open opportunity under that posting.
15) What types of activities or services is the funding intended to support?
The funding is intended to support academic and related support services that improve college readiness and success. The synopsis emphasizes early and sustained interventions that increase preparation, awareness of college options, and the ability to persist in postsecondary education.
16) Which students are the focus of the program?
The program is intended to improve outcomes for eligible low-income students, including students with disabilities.
17) Is the synopsis description the official set of requirements?
No. The synopsis emphasizes that the brief description is only a summary. The controlling requirements, priorities, performance measures, and full submission instructions are contained in the official Federal Register notice.
18) Where should applicants look for authoritative guidance on eligibility, priorities, and application requirements?
Applicants are repeatedly directed to the official Federal Register notice for authoritative guidance on eligibility details, required application components, compliance expectations, priorities, performance measures, and full submission instructions.
19) Who should be contacted for Grants.gov technical access issues?
The Grants.gov systems contact listed is Julius Cotton, ED Grants.gov FIND Systems Admin, at 202-245-6140 or julius.cotton@ed.gov.
20) Who should be contacted for programmatic questions about GEAR UP State Grants?
The program contact listed is Pariece Wilkins, Program Manager, U.S. Department of Education, 1990 K Street NW, Room 7025, Washington, DC 20006-8524, at 202-219-7104 or pariece.wilkins@ed.gov.
21) Can applications be submitted by email instead of Grants.gov?
No. The information provided states that applications had to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov rather than by email.
22) What is the CFDA identifier for this opportunity?
The opportunity is identified as CFDA 84.334S, with a specific instruction to use the numeric portion (84.334) when searching in Grants.gov.
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