Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 012711 001
Apply for ED GRANTS 012711 001
- The Department of Education in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Improving Literacy through School Libraries FY 2011" and is now available to receive applicants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 28, 2011 and posted on Jan 27, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 28, 2011 Available January 27, 2011. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications March 28, 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 $600,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $371,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 50 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 2009. 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.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Improving Literacy through School Libraries FY 2011 grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number ED GRANTS 012711 001; CFDA 84.364A) is a discretionary grant program run by the U.S. Department of Education. Its central aim is to raise student reading skills and overall academic achievement by strengthening school libraries as instructional supports. The program frames libraries not just as book rooms, but as learning hubs where students have strong, consistent access to current library materials, modern and well-equipped library media centers, and skilled staff who can guide students in reading, research, and information use.
The program purpose is tightly focused on increasing students access to high-quality, up-to-date resources and improving the capacity of school library operations. In practical terms, the Department emphasizes three connected investments: expanding and refreshing school library collections so students can find relevant and engaging reading materials; improving the quality and technological readiness of library media centers so students can use digital tools and resources effectively; and ensuring libraries are led by well-trained, professionally certified school library media specialists who can actively support literacy instruction and student learning across subject areas.
Eligibility is limited to local educational agencies (LEAs), including charter schools and State-administered schools that qualify as LEAs under State law, with a specific poverty threshold. To apply, an LEA must serve a student population in which at least 20 percent of students come from families with incomes below the poverty line, using the most recent satisfactory U.S. Census Bureau data available at the time of publication. For this competition, eligibility is based on the Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates (SAIPE) for school districts for income year 2009, and the Department indicates that an LEA eligibility list with family poverty rates is posted on the programs website.
Funding details indicate an estimated total of $600,000 available for the FY 2011 competition, with an expectation of about 50 awards. Individual awards were projected to range from a $100,000 floor to a $371,000 ceiling. The opportunity did not require cost sharing or matching funds, which can reduce barriers for high-poverty districts that may struggle to provide local match dollars.
The timeline for the competition shows the opportunity was posted on January 27, 2011, made available starting January 27, 2011, and had an application deadline of March 28, 2011, with an archive date of April 27, 2011. These dates reflect the window applicants had to prepare and submit complete applications for consideration under the FY 2011 round.
Applications had to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov, using the Governmentwide Grants.gov Apply system. 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. To locate the correct package, applicants needed to search by the CFDA number without the letter suffix, meaning they should search for 84.364 rather than 84.364A. Technical support for electronic submission was provided through the e-Applications Helpdesk at 1-888-336-8930.
For official guidance, the Department notes that the funding opportunity description provided is only a synopsis and that the controlling, official requirements appear in the Federal Register notice. The announcement also provides contacts for access and program questions, including Joyce Mays (Management Analyst, 202-245-6122, joyce.mays@ed.gov) and program contacts Peter D. Eldridge (202-260-2514, Peter.Eldridge@ed.gov) and David Miller (202-453-5621).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Improving Literacy through School Libraries (FY 2011)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is called Improving Literacy through School Libraries FY 2011.
Who is administering this grant program?
This is a discretionary grant program run by the U.S. Department of Education.
What are the identifying numbers for this opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number and CFDA)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is ED GRANTS 012711 001. The CFDA is 84.364A.
What is the central purpose of the program?
The program aims to raise student reading skills and overall academic achievement by strengthening school libraries as instructional supports.
How does the program describe the role of school libraries?
The program frames libraries as learning hubs, not just places to store books, where students have strong and consistent access to current materials, modern and well-equipped library media centers, and skilled staff who support reading, research, and information use.
What kinds of improvements does the Department emphasize?
The Department emphasizes three connected investments: (1) expanding and refreshing school library collections, (2) improving the quality and technological readiness of library media centers, and (3) ensuring leadership by well-trained, professionally certified school library media specialists who can support literacy instruction and learning across subject areas.
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, and that meet a specific poverty threshold.
What poverty threshold must an LEA meet to be eligible?
An LEA must serve a student population in which at least 20 percent of students come from families with incomes below the poverty line, using the most recent satisfactory U.S. Census Bureau data available at the time of publication.
What data source was used to determine eligibility for this competition?
For this competition, eligibility is based on the Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates (SAIPE) for school districts for income year 2009.
Is there an official list showing which LEAs are eligible?
Yes. The Department indicates that an LEA eligibility list with family poverty rates is posted on the program's website.
How much total funding was estimated to be available for FY 2011?
The estimated total funding available for the FY 2011 competition was $600,000.
About how many awards were expected?
The Department expected to make about 50 awards.
What was the anticipated award size range?
Individual awards were projected to range from a $100,000 floor to a $371,000 ceiling.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity did not require cost sharing or matching funds.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it open?
The opportunity was posted on January 27, 2011 and was available starting January 27, 2011.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was March 28, 2011.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was April 27, 2011.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications had to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov using the Governmentwide Grants.gov Apply system. Applicants were expected to download the application package, complete it offline, and then upload and submit it through the portal.
Could an application be submitted by email?
No. The notice states that applications could not be submitted by email.
How do applicants locate the correct application package on Grants.gov?
Applicants needed to search by the CFDA number without the letter suffix, meaning they should search for 84.364 rather than 84.364A.
Where could applicants get technical help with electronic submission?
Technical support was provided through the e-Applications Helpdesk at 1-888-336-8930.
Which document contains the official requirements for the competition?
The Department notes that the online description is only a synopsis and that the controlling, official requirements appear in the Federal Register notice.
Who are the listed contacts for questions about the opportunity?
The announcement provides these contacts:
- Joyce Mays, Management Analyst: 202-245-6122, joyce.mays@ed.gov
- Peter D. Eldridge: 202-260-2514, Peter.Eldridge@ed.gov
- David Miller: 202-453-5621
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