Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 012010 001
Apply for ED GRANTS 012010 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 Feb 16, 2010 and posted on Jan 20, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 15, 2010 Applications Available January 20, 2010. On January 20, 2010, we published in the Federal Register (75 FR 3212) a notice inviting applications for FY 2010 for the Cooperative Civic Education and Economic Education Exchange Program. The notice stated that a list of eligible countries was included in the application package (75 FR 3214). The list of eligible countries included in the application package at the time the notice inviting applications for FY 2010 was published was the list that was used in the FY 2009 program grant competition. However, an updated list of eligible countries has since been approved for FY 2010. The new list of eligible countries for FY 2010 is included in an updated application package that has been posted to the following Department of Education Web sites http://e Grants.ed.gov and http://www.ed.gov/programs/ coopedexchange/applicant.html. Therefore, in order to give applicants adequate time to access the updated application package, we are changing the deadline for the submission of applications to March 15, 2010. With this change in the deadline date, we are also changing the deadline date for intergovernmental review. The specific changes to be made are as follows On page 3213, the first column, the date listed for Deadline for Transmittal of Applications is changed to read March 15, 2010. On page 3213, the first column, the date listed for Deadline for Intergovernmental Review is changed to read May 14, 2010. On page 3214, third column, the date listed for Deadline for Transmittal of Applications is changed to read March 15, 2010. On page 3214, third column, the date listed for Deadline for Intergovernmental Review is changed to read May 14, 2010.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $2,682,787.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- 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).
- 1. Eligible Applicants Organizations in the United States experienced in the development of curricula and programs in civics and government education, or economic education for students in elementary schools and secondary schools in countries other than the United States. 2. 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. 3. Cost Sharing or Matching This program does not require cost sharing or matching. 4. Other Primary participants in the cooperative education exchange programs assisted through this grant shall be educational leaders in the areas of civic and government education, and economic education, including teachers, curriculum and teacher training specialists, scholars in relevant disciplines, educational policymakers, and government and private sector leaders from the United States and eligible countries. (See 20 U.S.C. 6715(d)).
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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 designed to strengthen civic education and economic education by supporting cooperative exchange programs with emerging democracies. The central idea is to improve the quality of what students learn and what educators teach in civics, government, and economics by creating structured, collaborative exchanges that connect U.S. expertise in curriculum and instruction with partner countries that are building or reinforcing democratic institutions.
For FY 2010, the Department expected to make two awards total. The competition was structured around two separate absolute priorities: one focused on civic education and one focused on economic education. The notice indicated that the Department anticipated making one award for an application that addresses the civic education priority and one award for an application that addresses the economic education priority, meaning applicants needed to align their proposals clearly with one of those two tracks rather than treating both as a single blended focus.
The total estimated funding available for the competition was $2,682,787, and there was no cost sharing or matching requirement. In other words, applicants were not required to contribute a non-federal match as a condition of eligibility, which can make participation more feasible for organizations that might otherwise struggle to assemble matching funds.
Eligibility centered on U.S.-based organizations with demonstrated experience developing curricula and programs in civics and government education or in economic education for elementary and secondary students in countries outside the United States. The opportunity is aimed at organizations capable of designing and implementing education exchanges that are practical and content-focused, not merely travel or cultural programs. The notice also clarifies the types of primary participants expected to take part in the supported exchange activities. These participants include educational leaders connected to civic, government, and economic education, such as teachers, curriculum and teacher-training specialists, scholars in relevant fields, education policymakers, and leaders from government and the private sector in both the United States and the eligible partner countries.
A key component of the program is the definition of "eligible country." For this competition, eligible countries include Central and Eastern European countries, Lithuania, Latvia, 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. The definition also extends to developing countries, as defined in the referenced statute, when the Secretary of Education (with the concurrence of the Secretary of State) determines that the country has a democratic form of government. Applicants were instructed to rely on the official list of eligible countries included in the application package rather than guessing based on the statutory definition alone.
The timeline for applications is notable because the Department changed the deadline after publishing the original notice. Applications were made available on January 20, 2010. The original application deadline was March 8, 2010, but the Department extended the deadline to March 15, 2010 because an updated FY 2010 list of eligible countries was approved after the original package had been posted. To give applicants time to access and use the corrected materials, the Department reposted an updated application package on the e-Grants site and the program page and shifted the submission deadline accordingly. Along with that, the deadline for intergovernmental review was also updated to May 14, 2010.
Applications could be submitted electronically, but only through the Department of Education e-Application system accessible via the e-Grants portal (http://e-grants.ed.gov). The notice emphasized that applicants could not submit by emailing an electronic copy of the application; the expectation was that applicants would complete the online submission workflow where entered information is saved directly into a database.
The federal posting identifies the opportunity as Funding Opportunity Number ED-GRANTS-012010-001, posted January 20, 2010, with an archive date of April 14, 2010. The awarding agency is the U.S. Department of Education, and the funding activity category is Education. The official and controlling details, including application requirements, performance measures, priorities, and other compliance items, are contained in the Federal Register notice and the official application package, which the synopsis repeatedly highlights as the authoritative source.
For support, the announcement lists technical and program contacts. Technical issues accessing the announcement were directed to Julius Cotton (ED Grants.gov/FIND Systems Admin) at 202-245-6140 and julius.cotton@ed.gov. Programmatic questions were directed to the program manager, Rita Foy Moss, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue SW, Potomac Center Plaza (PCP), Room 10006, Washington, DC 20202, phone 202-245-7866, fax 202-485-0013, with email contact indicated in the notice.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Cooperative Civic Education and Economic Education Exchange Program grant (CFDA 84.304A)?
This is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Education intended to strengthen civic education and economic education through cooperative exchange programs with emerging democracies. The focus is on improving what students learn and what educators teach in civics, government, and economics by building structured, collaborative exchanges that connect U.S. expertise in curriculum and instruction with partner countries working to build or reinforce democratic institutions.
What is the main goal of this grant competition?
The core goal is to improve the quality of curriculum and instruction in civics, government, and economics by supporting practical, content-focused exchange programs. These exchanges are meant to be structured and collaborative, not simply travel or cultural activities.
Is this a formula grant or a competitive grant?
It is a discretionary grant competition, meaning awards are made competitively rather than by formula.
How many awards did the Department expect to make for FY 2010?
For FY 2010, the Department expected to make two awards total.
What were the two absolute priorities for this competition?
The competition was organized around two separate absolute priorities: one focused on civic education and one focused on economic education.
Do applicants need to choose between the civic education and economic education priorities?
Yes. The notice indicated the Department anticipated making one award under the civic education priority and one award under the economic education priority, so applications needed to clearly align with one of the two tracks rather than treating both as a single blended focus.
How much total funding was estimated to be available?
The total estimated funding available for the competition was $2,682,787.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement. Applicants were not required to provide a non-federal match as a condition of eligibility.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility centered on U.S.-based organizations that can demonstrate experience developing curricula and programs in civics and government education or in economic education for elementary and secondary students in countries outside the United States.
What kind of experience is the Department looking for in applicants?
The opportunity targets organizations with demonstrated experience creating curricula and programs in civics/government education or economic education for elementary and secondary students outside the U.S., and with the capacity to design and implement structured, content-focused educational exchanges.
Is the program intended to fund general cultural exchanges or travel-only programs?
No. The notice emphasized that supported exchanges should be practical and content-focused, not merely travel or cultural programs.
Who are the expected primary participants in the exchange activities?
Primary participants include educational leaders connected to civic, government, and economic education, such as teachers; curriculum and teacher-training specialists; scholars in relevant fields; education policymakers; and leaders from government and the private sector in both the United States and eligible partner countries.
Which countries are considered eligible partner countries?
Eligible countries for this competition included Central and Eastern European countries, Lithuania, Latvia, 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. The definition also extended to certain developing countries (as defined in the referenced statute) when the Secretary of Education, with the concurrence of the Secretary of State, determined that the country has a democratic form of government.
How should applicants confirm whether a country is eligible?
Applicants were instructed to rely on the official list of eligible countries included in the application package rather than trying to determine eligibility solely from the statutory definition.
When were applications made available?
Applications were made available on January 20, 2010.
What was the application deadline, and was it changed?
The original application deadline was March 8, 2010, but the Department extended it to March 15, 2010 after an updated FY 2010 list of eligible countries was approved following the original posting. The Department reposted an updated application package to give applicants time to use the corrected materials.
What was the deadline for intergovernmental review?
The updated deadline for intergovernmental review was May 14, 2010.
How could applications be submitted?
Applications could be submitted electronically, but only through the U.S. Department of Education e-Application system accessible via the e-Grants portal at http://e-grants.ed.gov.
Can an application be submitted by email?
No. The notice emphasized that applicants could not submit an application by emailing an electronic copy. Applicants were expected to complete the online submission workflow in the e-Application system, where entered information is saved directly into a database.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this competition?
The Funding Opportunity Number is ED-GRANTS-012010-001.
When was the opportunity posted and when was it archived?
The posting date was January 20, 2010, and the archive date was April 14, 2010.
Which federal agency is administering this grant?
The awarding agency is the U.S. Department of Education.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category identified in the posting is Education.
Where are the official requirements and rules for the competition found?
The controlling details (including application requirements, performance measures, priorities, and compliance items) are contained in the Federal Register notice and the official application package. The synopsis emphasized those sources as authoritative.
Who should be contacted for technical help accessing the announcement or systems?
Technical issues were directed to Julius Cotton (ED Grants.gov/FIND Systems Admin) at 202-245-6140 or julius.cotton@ed.gov.
Who should be contacted for programmatic questions about the grant?
Programmatic questions were directed to the program manager, Rita Foy Moss, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue SW, Potomac Center Plaza (PCP), Room 10006, Washington, DC 20202. Phone: 202-245-7866. Fax: 202-485-0013. The notice also indicated an email contact.
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