Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 121608 001
Apply for ED GRANTS 121608 001
- The Department of Education in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Grant Competition for the Cooperative Civic Education and Economic Education Exchange Program CFDA 84.304A" and is now available to receive applicants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 16, 2008 and posted on Dec 16, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 15, 2009 Applications Available December 16, 2008. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications January 15, 2009.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligible Applicants Organizations in the United States experienced in the development of curricula and programs in civics and government education for students in elementary schools and secondary schools in countries other than the United States. Eligible Country For the purpose of this grant competition, the term eligible country means a Central European country, an Eastern European country, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, the independent states of the former Soviet Union as defined in section 3 of the FREEDOM Support Act (22 U.S.C. 5801), the Republic of Ireland, the province of Northern Ireland in the United Kingdom, and any developing country (as such term is defined in section 209(d) of the Education for the Deaf Act (20 U.S.C. 4359a(d))) if the Secretary, with the concurrence of the Secretary of State, determines that such developing country has a democratic form of government. (See 20 U.S.C. 6715(g)). A list of the countries is included in the application package.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Grant Competition for the Cooperative Civic Education and Economic Education Exchange Program (CFDA 84.304A) is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Education aimed at strengthening civic education by supporting cooperative exchange programs between U.S. organizations and partners in emerging democracies. Although the broader program title references both civic and economic education, this specific competition is limited to proposals that address civic education only. The central idea is to improve the quality of civic education abroad by leveraging U.S. expertise in civics and government education and pairing it with collaborative, cross national exchange activities that help build democratic knowledge, practices, and educational capacity in eligible countries.
Eligibility is limited to U.S. based organizations that have demonstrated experience developing curricula and programs in civics and government education for elementary and secondary school students in countries outside the United States. In other words, applicants must not only understand civics content, but also have a track record of creating and implementing education programming internationally at the K-12 level. The program defines a broad set of eligible countries for partnership activities. These include Central and Eastern European countries, Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia, the independent states of the former Soviet Union as defined in the FREEDOM Support Act, the Republic of Ireland, and Northern Ireland in the United Kingdom. It can also include developing countries (as defined in the Education for the Deaf Act) if the U.S. Secretary of Education, with the concurrence of the Secretary of State, determines that the country has a democratic form of government. The application package referenced in the announcement includes a list of eligible countries for applicants to use when designing proposed exchanges and partnerships.
From an administrative standpoint, the Department expected to make 2 awards under this competition, and there was no cost sharing or matching requirement stated for applicants. The funding opportunity was posted on December 16, 2008, with applications made available the same day, and the deadline for transmittal of applications was January 15, 2009. The opportunity was archived on February 14, 2009, reflecting that this was a time limited competition tied to the fiscal year cycle described in the related Federal Register notice inviting applications for new awards for FY 2009. The official, controlling details for the competition, including any priorities, performance measures, formatting rules, and submission requirements, were published in the Federal Register, and applicants were directed to rely on that notice for definitive guidance.
Applications were allowed to be submitted electronically, but only through Grants.gov, using the governmentwide "Apply" function. Applicants were instructed to download the application package, complete it offline, and then upload and submit it through the Grants.gov portal. Submissions by email were explicitly not permitted. A practical detail that mattered for locating the package is that applicants had to search by the CFDA number without the letter suffix, meaning they needed to search "84.304" rather than "84.304A" in the Grants.gov system. For technical support, the announcement provided the Grants.gov Helpdesk phone number (1-800-518-4726), reflecting the expectation that applicants would use the standard federal electronic submission platform rather than alternative delivery methods.
The opportunity is categorized as an education related discretionary grant, using the grant funding instrument type. The federal agency listed is the Department of Education, and the internal funding opportunity number is ED-GRANTS-121608-001. The notice also includes points of contact for access and program questions. For help accessing the full announcement electronically, the contact listed is Julius Cotton (ED Grants.gov FIND System Admin) at (202) 245-6140 and julius.cotton@ed.gov. The program manager contact is Rita Foy Moss at the U.S. Department of Education, with a phone number of (202) 245-7866, along with an email option referenced in the notice.
Overall, this competition is designed for established U.S. organizations capable of delivering international civic education curriculum development and programming, with projects structured around cooperative exchange activities that support democratic civic learning in a defined set of eligible countries. The summary in the opportunity posting emphasizes that the Federal Register notice is the authoritative source for the full set of requirements and evaluation factors, and that applicants should consult it for specifics on program priorities, performance measures, and submission instructions beyond the general overview provided in the synopsis.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Cooperative Civic Education and Economic Education Exchange Program (CFDA 84.304A) grant competition?
This is a discretionary grant competition from the U.S. Department of Education to strengthen civic education through cooperative exchange programs between U.S. organizations and partners in emerging democracies. The focus is on improving civic education abroad by pairing U.S. expertise in civics and government education with cross-national, collaborative exchange activities.
Is this competition for civic education, economic education, or both?
Although the broader program title references both civic and economic education, this specific competition is limited to proposals that address civic education only.
What is the main purpose of the funded projects?
The central purpose is to improve the quality of civic education in eligible countries by leveraging U.S. experience in civics and government education and implementing cooperative, cross-national exchange activities that build democratic knowledge, practices, and educational capacity.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to U.S.-based organizations that have demonstrated experience developing curricula and programs in civics and government education for elementary and secondary (K-12) students in countries outside the United States.
Does an applicant need international K-12 experience to be eligible?
Yes. Applicants must have a track record of creating and implementing civics and government education curricula and programs internationally at the elementary and secondary school levels.
What types of partnerships or activities does the competition support?
The competition supports cooperative exchange programs and cross-national collaborative activities between U.S. organizations and partners in eligible countries, with the goal of strengthening democratic civic learning and education capacity.
Which countries are eligible for partnership activities under this competition?
The eligible country set includes Central and Eastern European countries; Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia; the independent states of the former Soviet Union as defined in the FREEDOM Support Act; the Republic of Ireland; and Northern Ireland in the United Kingdom. It may also include certain developing countries (as defined in the Education for the Deaf Act) if the U.S. Secretary of Education, with the concurrence of the Secretary of State, determines the country has a democratic form of government. The application package referenced in the announcement includes a list of eligible countries for applicants to use.
Where can applicants find the official list of eligible countries?
The announcement indicates that the application package includes a list of eligible countries for use when designing the proposed exchanges and partnerships.
How many awards did the Department of Education expect to make?
The Department expected to make 2 awards under this competition.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement was stated for applicants in the information provided.
When was the opportunity posted and when were applications due?
The opportunity was posted on December 16, 2008, and applications were made available the same day. The deadline for transmittal of applications was January 15, 2009.
Is this a current funding opportunity?
The opportunity was archived on February 14, 2009, indicating it was a time-limited competition associated with the FY 2009 cycle described in the related Federal Register notice.
What is the authoritative source for full requirements and evaluation criteria?
The Federal Register notice inviting applications for new awards for FY 2009 is identified as the official, controlling source. It contains definitive details such as priorities, performance measures, formatting rules, and submission requirements. Applicants were directed to rely on that notice for authoritative guidance.
How could applications be submitted?
Applications were allowed to be submitted electronically, but only through Grants.gov using the governmentwide "Apply" function. Applicants were instructed to download the package, complete it offline, then upload and submit it through the Grants.gov portal.
Were applications allowed to be submitted by email?
No. Submissions by email were explicitly not permitted.
What CFDA number should applicants use to locate the application package in Grants.gov?
Applicants were instructed to search by the CFDA number without the letter suffix, meaning they needed to search for "84.304" rather than "84.304A" in Grants.gov.
What kind of grant is this (category and instrument type)?
It is categorized as an education-related discretionary grant opportunity, using the grant funding instrument type.
Which federal agency administered this opportunity?
The federal agency listed is the U.S. Department of Education.
What is the internal funding opportunity number?
The internal funding opportunity number is ED-GRANTS-121608-001.
Where could applicants get technical help with Grants.gov?
The announcement provided the Grants.gov Helpdesk phone number: 1-800-518-4726.
Who was listed as the contact for help accessing the full announcement electronically?
For assistance accessing the full announcement electronically, the listed contact was Julius Cotton (ED Grants.gov FIND System Admin) at (202) 245-6140 and julius.cotton@ed.gov.
Who was listed as the program manager contact for program questions?
The program manager contact listed was Rita Foy Moss at the U.S. Department of Education, phone (202) 245-7866, with an email option referenced in the notice.
What practical submission detail could affect whether applicants find the correct Grants.gov package?
A key practical detail was that the package had to be located by searching "84.304" (without the "A" suffix) in the Grants.gov system.
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