Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 060509 001
Apply for ED GRANTS 060509 001
- The Department of Education in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Grants for Coalitions To Prevent and Reduce Alcohol Abuse at Institutions of Higher Education CFDA 84.184Z" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 84.184 Safe and Drug Free Schools and CommunitiesNational Programs.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 5, 2009 and posted on Jun 5, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 6, 2009 Applications Available June 5, 2009. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications July 6, 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 $2,475,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 9 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Private institutions of higher education State governments.
- Eligible Applicants IHEs, consortia thereof, State agencies, and non profit entities.
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Opportunity Summary:
Grants for Coalitions To Prevent and Reduce Alcohol Abuse at Institutions of Higher Education (CFDA 84.184Z) is a discretionary grant competition run by the U.S. Department of Education under the Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities National Programs. The core goal is straightforward: to help campuses and their surrounding communities prevent and reduce underage drinking, with specific attention to high-risk patterns like binge drinking. The program is designed around the idea that lasting reductions in alcohol misuse on and near campus typically require coordinated, coalition-based strategies rather than isolated, campus-only efforts. In practice, this means supporting partnerships that can align campus policies, local enforcement, prevention messaging, student engagement, and community norms so they reinforce each other.
The opportunity anticipated making about nine awards, with an estimated total funding level of $2,475,000 for the competition referenced in the notice (FY 2009). The CFDA number attached to this program is 84.184Z. The listing indicates there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, which is important for applicants that may not have discretionary funds available to meet a match. Because it is a competitive discretionary program, applicants are expected to describe a clear approach, show readiness to implement, and outline how results will be measured, but the specific selection criteria, priorities, and performance measures are detailed in the official Federal Register notice rather than the brief synopsis.
Eligibility is broad and intentionally coalition-friendly. Eligible applicants include institutions of higher education (IHEs), consortia of IHEs, state agencies, and nonprofit entities. The synopsis also flags multiple applicant categories commonly used on Grants.gov, including public and state-controlled IHEs, private IHEs, state governments, and nonprofits (both with and without 501(c)(3) status), along with an "others" category that is clarified in the official notice. The practical takeaway is that both campus-based applicants and external partners can be eligible, which fits the program emphasis on campus-community coalitions that can work across institutional boundaries.
Applications for this competition were required to be submitted electronically through the Department of Education's e-Application system via the e-Grants portal (http://e-grants.ed.gov). Applicants were expected to complete and enter data directly into the online system, which saves entries into a database as the application is developed. A key procedural point in the notice is that applications could not be submitted by emailing an electronic copy to the Department; submission had to occur through the designated electronic system. For the FY 2009 cycle referenced, applications became available on June 5, 2009, and the deadline for transmittal of applications was July 6, 2009 (with an archive date of August 5, 2009).
The synopsis repeatedly emphasizes that it is not a substitute for the official announcement in the Federal Register. Applicants are directed to consult the official notice for the full set of requirements, including pre-application and application instructions, submission details, required forms and assurances, program priorities, performance measures, and the official points of contact. In other words, the synopsis gives the what and the when, but the Federal Register notice contains the rules of the road that determine whether an application is complete, compliant, and competitive.
For support and program questions, the notice provides specific contacts. Technical or access issues with the announcement materials were directed to Julius Cotton (ED Grants.gov FIND Systems Admin) at 202-245-6140 or julius.cotton@ed.gov. Programmatic questions were directed to the program manager, Earl Myers, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue SW, Room 10119, Potomac Center Plaza, Washington, DC 20202-6450, phone 202-245-7879. These contacts matter because electronic submission systems can involve registration and access steps, and the Department typically expects applicants to resolve system issues early rather than at the last minute.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled Grants for Coalitions To Prevent and Reduce Alcohol Abuse at Institutions of Higher Education.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA number listed for this program is 84.184Z.
Which federal agency runs this grant competition?
This is a discretionary grant competition run by the U.S. Department of Education under the Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities National Programs.
What is the main goal of the program?
The core goal is to help campuses and their surrounding communities prevent and reduce underage drinking, with specific attention to high-risk patterns such as binge drinking.
Why does the program emphasize coalitions instead of campus-only efforts?
The program is designed around the idea that lasting reductions in alcohol misuse on and near campus typically require coordinated, coalition-based strategies rather than isolated efforts by a campus alone. The intent is to support partnerships that align campus policies, local enforcement, prevention messaging, student engagement, and community norms so they reinforce each other.
How many awards were expected to be made for the referenced competition?
The notice anticipated making about nine awards.
What was the estimated total funding level for the referenced competition?
The estimated total funding level for the competition referenced in the notice (FY 2009) was $2,475,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The listing indicates there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include:
- Institutions of higher education (IHEs)
- Consortia of IHEs
- State agencies
- Nonprofit entities
Does eligibility include both public and private institutions and nonprofits?
Yes. The synopsis flags categories commonly used on Grants.gov, including public and state-controlled IHEs, private IHEs, state governments, and nonprofits (both with and without 501(c)(3) status), plus an "others" category clarified in the official notice.
What is the practical takeaway about eligibility?
The synopsis suggests eligibility is intentionally broad so that both campus-based applicants and external partners can apply, consistent with the program emphasis on campus-community coalitions that can work across institutional boundaries.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications were required to be submitted electronically through the Department of Education's e-Application system via the e-Grants portal at http://e-grants.ed.gov.
Could applicants submit an application by email?
No. A key procedural point is that applications could not be submitted by emailing an electronic copy to the Department; submission had to occur through the designated electronic system.
How does the e-Application system handle data entry?
Applicants were expected to complete and enter data directly into the online system, and the system saves entries into a database as the application is developed.
When did applications become available for the FY 2009 cycle referenced?
Applications became available on June 5, 2009.
What was the deadline for transmittal of applications for the FY 2009 cycle referenced?
The deadline for transmittal of applications was July 6, 2009.
What was the archive date listed for the FY 2009 cycle referenced?
The archive date listed was August 5, 2009.
Is the synopsis considered the official set of requirements?
No. The synopsis repeatedly emphasizes that it is not a substitute for the official announcement in the Federal Register.
Where are the full requirements and selection details provided?
The full set of requirements (including pre-application and application instructions, submission details, required forms and assurances, program priorities, performance measures, and official points of contact) are detailed in the official Federal Register notice.
What does being a competitive discretionary program imply for applicants?
Because it is a competitive discretionary program, applicants are expected to describe a clear approach, show readiness to implement, and outline how results will be measured. Specific selection criteria, priorities, and performance measures are in the official Federal Register notice rather than the brief synopsis.
Who should be contacted for technical or access issues with the announcement materials?
Technical or access 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?
Programmatic questions were directed to the program manager, Earl Myers, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue SW, Room 10119, Potomac Center Plaza, Washington, DC 20202-6450, phone 202-245-7879.
Why do the listed contacts matter for applicants?
The synopsis notes that electronic submission systems can involve registration and access steps, and the Department typically expects applicants to resolve system issues early rather than at the last minute. The contacts are provided to help route technical questions (system/access) versus program questions (grant content and program requirements).
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