Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 122308 001
Apply for ED GRANTS 122308 001
- The Department of Education in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Indian Education Formula Grants to Local Educational Agencies CFDA 84.060A" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 84.060 Indian EducationGrants to Local Educational Agencies.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 23, 2008 and posted on Dec 23, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 22, 2009 Part I of the Formula Grant Electronic Application System for Indian Education (EASIE) Applications Available December 23, 2008. Deadline for Transmittal of Part I Applications January 30, 2009. Part II of the Formula Grant (EASIE) Applications Available March 16, 2009. Deadline for Transmittal of Part II Applications April 22, 2009. Applications not meeting the deadline for Part I applications will not be considered for funding in the initial allocation of awards. Part II applications or data submissions will be accepted only from those eligible applicants that meet the Part I application deadline.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $96,613,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1,275 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized).
- Eligible Applicants LEAs, including charter schools authorized as LEAs under State law, certain schools funded by the Bureau of Indian Education of the Department of the Interior, and Indian tribes under certain conditions, as prescribed by section 7112(c) of the ESEA.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Indian Education Formula Grants to Local Educational Agencies program (CFDA 84.060A) is a U.S. Department of Education grant program designed to help school districts and other eligible entities strengthen elementary and secondary education services for American Indian and Alaska Native students. Its core focus is school improvement: using federal formula grant funds to support efforts that reform and improve programs serving Indian students so they can meet the same challenging state academic content standards and academic achievement standards expected of all students statewide. In practical terms, the program is meant to help close achievement gaps while ensuring that Indian students have equitable access to high quality instruction, supports, and educational opportunities aligned to state expectations.
A notable feature of this program comes from section 7116 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (as amended). If an applicant submits an acceptable plan for integrating education and related services, the Secretary of Education may authorize the funded entity to consolidate certain federal funds that are exclusively intended to serve Indian children (or reserved portions of broader federal programs that are set aside exclusively for Indian children). This consolidation is allowed when those funds are awarded to the entity by formula, and it is intended to make service delivery more coordinated and less fragmented, so the applicant can provide a more seamless set of education and related services to Indian students. The application system referenced in the notice includes instructions for submitting this kind of integration plan.
Funding is distributed as a formula grant, meaning awards are determined through a formula process rather than a single competitive scoring round. For the referenced cycle, the opportunity was categorized as mandatory, offered grants as the funding instrument, and anticipated a large number of awards (about 1,275). The estimated total funding amount listed for the cycle was $96,613,000. The posting date for the opportunity was December 23, 2008, and the materials were tied to the FY 2009 grant cycle.
Eligibility primarily targets local educational agencies (LEAs), including charter schools that qualify as LEAs under state law. It also includes certain schools funded by the Bureau of Indian Education within the U.S. Department of the Interior, and Indian tribes under specific conditions laid out in section 7112(c) of the ESEA. The listing also flags federally recognized tribal governments as relevant eligible applicants, but the controlling details and any conditions or limitations are in the official Federal Register notice referenced in the announcement.
The application process runs through an electronic system called the Formula Grant Electronic Application System for Indian Education (EASIE). EASIE is presented as an easier-to-use online application platform that also supports ongoing improvements in data access and reporting. One key capability described is its ability, when available, to pull LEA-specific data from EDFacts, the Department of Education data collection system populated by state educational agency submissions. This setup is intended to reduce duplicative data entry and improve consistency in reporting. EASIE also supports online interaction between the Department and applicants during review and approval, which can streamline corrections, clarifications, and final approval steps.
For the cycle described, EASIE used a two-part submission timeline. Part I applications were available starting December 23, 2008, with a Part I deadline of January 30, 2009. Part II applications were available starting March 16, 2009, with a Part II deadline of April 22, 2009, which served as the closing date for the opportunity. A key procedural point is that applicants that missed the Part I deadline would not be considered for funding in the initial allocation of awards, and Part II submissions would only be accepted from applicants that met the Part I deadline. The archive date listed for the opportunity was May 22, 2009.
For official guidance, the notice emphasizes that the summary is only a synopsis and that applicants should rely on the Federal Register application notice for the authoritative requirements, including detailed eligibility rules, pre-application and application requirements, submission instructions, performance measures, priorities, and full program contacts. The announcement also provides contacts for access issues and data support, including a Grants.gov system administrator contact and the EDFacts Partner Support Center.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Indian Education Formula Grants to Local Educational Agencies program (CFDA 84.060A)?
The Indian Education Formula Grants to Local Educational Agencies program (CFDA 84.060A) is a U.S. Department of Education grant program that provides formula-based funding to help strengthen elementary and secondary education services for American Indian and Alaska Native students.
What is the main purpose of this grant program?
The core focus is school improvement. The program supports efforts to reform and improve educational programs serving Indian students so they can meet the same challenging state academic content standards and academic achievement standards expected of all students statewide.
Who are the intended beneficiaries of services funded by this program?
The program is intended to support American Indian and Alaska Native students by improving access to high-quality instruction, supports, and educational opportunities aligned with state expectations, with the goal of helping close achievement gaps.
Is this a competitive grant or a formula grant?
This opportunity is a formula grant, meaning awards are determined through a formula process rather than a single competitive scoring round.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument listed for the referenced cycle is a grant.
Was the opportunity categorized as discretionary or mandatory?
For the referenced cycle, the opportunity was categorized as mandatory.
How many awards were anticipated for the referenced cycle?
The announcement anticipated a large number of awards, estimated at about 1,275.
What was the estimated total funding amount for the referenced cycle?
The estimated total funding amount listed for the cycle was $96,613,000.
Which fiscal year is associated with the materials described?
The posting and materials were tied to the FY 2009 grant cycle.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posting date listed for the opportunity was December 23, 2008.
What is EASIE?
EASIE is the Formula Grant Electronic Application System for Indian Education. It is an electronic/online application system used to apply for this program and is described as an easier-to-use platform that also supports improved data access and reporting.
How does EASIE reduce duplicative data entry?
When available, EASIE can pull LEA-specific data from EDFacts, the U.S. Department of Education data collection system populated by state educational agency submissions. This is intended to reduce duplicative data entry and improve reporting consistency.
Does EASIE support communication during review and approval?
Yes. EASIE supports online interaction between the Department and applicants during review and approval, which can help streamline corrections, clarifications, and final approval steps.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility primarily includes local educational agencies (LEAs), including charter schools that qualify as LEAs under state law. It also includes certain schools funded by the Bureau of Indian Education (U.S. Department of the Interior) and Indian tribes under specific conditions described in section 7112(c) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). The listing also flags federally recognized tribal governments as relevant eligible applicants, with controlling details in the official Federal Register notice.
Are charter schools eligible?
Charter schools are included as eligible applicants if they qualify as local educational agencies (LEAs) under state law.
Are Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) schools eligible?
Yes, certain schools funded by the Bureau of Indian Education are included in the eligibility description.
Can an Indian tribe apply directly?
Indian tribes may be eligible under specific conditions laid out in section 7112(c) of the ESEA, as referenced in the opportunity description. The authoritative details and any limits are in the Federal Register notice.
Where are the authoritative eligibility rules and requirements found?
The notice emphasizes that the summary is only a synopsis and that applicants should rely on the Federal Register application notice for authoritative requirements, including detailed eligibility rules and application instructions.
What is the integration plan option described in section 7116 of the ESEA?
Under section 7116 of the ESEA (as amended), if an applicant submits an acceptable plan for integrating education and related services, the Secretary of Education may authorize the funded entity to consolidate certain federal funds that are exclusively intended to serve Indian children (or reserved portions of broader federal programs that are set aside exclusively for Indian children), as long as those funds are awarded to the entity by formula.
What is the purpose of consolidating certain federal funds under an integration plan?
The consolidation option is intended to make service delivery more coordinated and less fragmented, allowing a more seamless set of education and related services for Indian students.
Does the opportunity description explain where to find instructions for submitting an integration plan?
Yes. It states that the application system referenced in the notice includes instructions for submitting an integration plan.
What were the Part I and Part II application deadlines for the referenced cycle?
For the cycle described, EASIE used a two-part timeline. Part I applications were available starting December 23, 2008, with a Part I deadline of January 30, 2009. Part II applications were available starting March 16, 2009, with a Part II deadline of April 22, 2009, which served as the closing date for the opportunity.
What happens if an applicant misses the Part I deadline?
Applicants that missed the Part I deadline would not be considered for funding in the initial allocation of awards, and Part II submissions would only be accepted from applicants that met the Part I deadline.
What was the closing date for the opportunity in the referenced cycle?
The Part II deadline of April 22, 2009 served as the closing date for the opportunity in the cycle described.
What was the archive date listed for the opportunity?
The archive date listed for the opportunity was May 22, 2009.
What should applicants consult for information about priorities, performance measures, and full contacts?
The Federal Register application notice is identified as the authoritative source for priorities, performance measures, pre-application and application requirements, submission instructions, and full program contacts.
Where can applicants get help with access issues or data support?
The announcement provides contacts for support, including a Grants.gov system administrator contact for access issues and the EDFacts Partner Support Center for data support.
Is the program focused on aligning services to state standards?
Yes. The program description emphasizes improving programs so Indian students can meet the same challenging state academic content and achievement standards expected statewide.
Does this opportunity involve statewide education data systems?
Yes. The description references EDFacts, which is populated by state educational agency submissions, and notes EASIE can pull LEA-specific data from EDFacts when available.
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