Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 010609 001
Apply for ED GRANTS 010609 001
- The Department of Education in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Improving Literacy Through School Libraries Competition Program CFDA 84.364A" and is now available to receive applicants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 6, 2009 and posted on Jan 6, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 6, 2009 Applications Available January 6, 2009. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications March 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 $18,547,901.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 80 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligible Applicants LEAs, including charter schools and State administered schools that are considered LEAs under State law, in which at least 20 percent of the students served by the LEA are from families with incomes below the poverty line based on the most recent satisfactory data available from the U.S. Census Bureau at the time this notice is published. These data are Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates for school districts for income year 2007. A list of LEAs with their family poverty rates (based on these Census Bureau data) is posted on our Web site at http://www.ed.gov/programs/lsl/eligibility.html. Note Charter schools and State administered schools must include documentation from their State educational agency (SEA) confirming eligibility for this program.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Improving Literacy Through School Libraries Competition (CFDA 84.364A) is a discretionary grant program from the U.S. Department of Education designed to raise student reading skills and overall academic achievement by strengthening school library services. The core idea is that students read more and perform better when they have regular access to current, appealing, and level-appropriate library materials; when the library space is well equipped and technology-rich; and when trained, professionally certified school library media specialists are available to guide instruction, information literacy, and reading engagement. In practice, the program supports upgrades to school library collections and library media centers while also emphasizing the importance of qualified staff who can actively connect students with resources and support literacy goals.
For the FY 2009 competition referenced in the notice, the Department anticipated making about 80 awards with an estimated total funding level of $18,547,901. The opportunity was posted January 6, 2009, with applications available the same day and a submission deadline of March 6, 2009 (with an archive date of April 5, 2009). There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement listed, meaning applicants are not required to contribute a specific non-federal share as a condition of receiving funds.
Eligibility is limited to local educational agencies (LEAs), including charter schools and state-administered schools that qualify as LEAs under state law, but only when the LEA serves a high-poverty student population. Specifically, at least 20 percent of the students served by the LEA must be from families with incomes below the poverty line, based on the most recent satisfactory data available from the U.S. Census Bureau at the time of publication. For this competition, the eligibility determination relied on the Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates (SAIPE) for school districts for income year 2007, and the Department provided a posted list of LEAs and their family poverty rates on its program website. Charter schools and state-administered schools have an added documentation requirement: they must include confirmation from their state educational agency (SEA) verifying eligibility for the program.
Applications had to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov, using the governmentwide "Apply" function. Applicants were expected to download the application package, complete it offline, and then upload and submit it through the portal. The notice makes clear that applications could not be submitted by email. When searching on Grants.gov, applicants needed to locate the package by CFDA number and omit the alpha suffix, meaning they should search for "84.364" rather than "84.364A." The Grants.gov Helpdesk (1-800-518-4726 and support@grants.gov) was provided for technical assistance with submission issues.
Because the posted description is explicitly a synopsis, the notice directs applicants to the official Federal Register application notice for the full and controlling requirements. That official notice contains the detailed rules on how to apply, any pre-application steps, submission instructions, performance measures, priorities, and program contacts. For access issues related to the announcement, a system contact was listed (Julius Cotton, (202) 245-6140, julius.cotton@ed.gov). A program manager contact was also provided (Irene Harwarth, (202) 401-3751), along with the Department of Education address in Washington, DC.
Improving Literacy Through School Libraries (CFDA 84.364A) - FAQs
What is the Improving Literacy Through School Libraries program (CFDA 84.364A)?
It is a discretionary grant program from the U.S. Department of Education intended to raise student reading skills and overall academic achievement by strengthening school library services.
What is the main goal of this grant opportunity?
The program is designed to increase reading and academic performance by improving students' access to current, appealing, and level-appropriate library materials; supporting well-equipped, technology-rich library spaces; and ensuring students benefit from trained, professionally certified school library media specialists who can guide instruction, information literacy, and reading engagement.
What types of improvements or activities does the program support?
Based on the synopsis, the program supports upgrades to school library collections and school library media centers and emphasizes the importance of qualified staff who can connect students with resources and support literacy goals.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to local educational agencies (LEAs), including charter schools and state-administered schools that qualify as LEAs under state law, but only if they serve a high-poverty student population.
What is the poverty threshold to qualify as a high-poverty LEA for this competition?
At least 20 percent of the students served by the LEA must be from families with incomes below the poverty line, using the most recent satisfactory U.S. Census Bureau data available at the time of publication.
Which poverty data source was used to determine eligibility for this competition?
For this competition, the eligibility determination relied on the Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates (SAIPE) for school districts for income year 2007.
How could applicants confirm whether an LEA was eligible?
The Department posted a list of LEAs and their family poverty rates on its program website for reference.
Do charter schools and state-administered schools have any additional eligibility documentation requirements?
Yes. Charter schools and state-administered schools were required to include confirmation from their state educational agency (SEA) verifying eligibility for the program.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement is listed in the synopsis, meaning applicants were not required to contribute a specific non-federal share as a condition of receiving funds.
How many awards were expected to be made under the FY 2009 competition?
The Department anticipated making about 80 awards.
What was the estimated total funding amount for the FY 2009 competition?
The estimated total funding level was $18,547,901.
When was the opportunity posted and when were applications available?
The opportunity was posted on January 6, 2009, and applications were available the same day.
What was the application submission deadline for the FY 2009 competition?
The submission deadline was March 6, 2009.
What does the archive date mean in this notice?
The notice lists an archive date of April 5, 2009. (The synopsis does not define the archive date further.)
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications had to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov using the governmentwide "Apply" function.
Could applications be submitted by email?
No. The notice states that applications could not be submitted by email.
What were applicants expected to do on Grants.gov to submit an application?
Applicants were expected to download the application package, complete it offline, and then upload and submit it through Grants.gov.
How should applicants search for this opportunity on Grants.gov?
When searching on Grants.gov, applicants needed to locate the package by CFDA number and omit the alpha suffix. In other words, they should search for "84.364" rather than "84.364A."
Where could applicants get technical help with Grants.gov submission issues?
The Grants.gov Helpdesk was listed for technical assistance: 1-800-518-4726 and support@grants.gov.
Is the synopsis the official and controlling source of requirements?
No. The posted description is explicitly a synopsis, and applicants are directed to the official Federal Register application notice for the full and controlling requirements.
What kinds of details are found in the official Federal Register application notice?
The synopsis indicates the official notice contains the detailed rules on how to apply, any pre-application steps, submission instructions, performance measures, priorities, and program contacts.
Who was listed as the system contact for access issues related to the announcement?
Julius Cotton was listed as the system contact: (202) 245-6140, julius.cotton@ed.gov.
Who was listed as the program manager contact?
Irene Harwarth was listed as the program manager contact: (202) 401-3751.
Which federal agency offered this grant opportunity?
The grant opportunity was offered by the U.S. Department of Education.
Where is the Department of Education located (as referenced in the notice)?
The synopsis notes the Department of Education address in Washington, DC (without providing additional detail in the summary provided).
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