Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 112414 001
Apply for ED GRANTS 112414 001
- The Department of Education in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education (OCTAE) Performance Partnership Pilots CFDA Number 84.420A" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 84.420 Performance Partnership Pilots for Disconnected Youth.
- This funding opportunity was created on Nov 24, 2014 and posted on Nov 24, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 4, 2015 Applications Available November 24, 2014. Deadline for Notice of Intent to Apply January 8, 2015. Note Submission of a notice of intent to apply is optional. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications March 4, 2015.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $7,100,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 10 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) County governments State governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Special district governments.
- Eligible applicants An application must be submitted by a lead applicant on behalf of a partnership that involves all public and private organizations (including non profit, business, industry, and labor organizations) that will participate in pilot implementation and governance. The lead applicant must be a State, local, or tribal government entity, represented by a Chief Executive, such as a governor, mayor, or other elected leader, or the head of a State, local, or tribal agency. In addition to formally submitting the application, the official representing the lead applicant will serve as the primary official who is responsible for the pilot project if the proposal is selected as a pilot. A private, non profit organization is not an eligible applicant for a pilot however, it may have a significant role in the design, governance, and implementation of a pilot and may, if appropriate, be a signatory to the performance agreement. For more information on the potential roles and participation of non profit organizations in a pilot, see the FAQs in the application package. For each application selected as a pilot, the respective representatives of all participating State, local, and tribal governments must be parties to the performance agreement governing the pilot. For example, when a P3 pilot proposed at the local or tribal level is financed with funds administered by a State, the administering State agency must be a party to the agreement and must agree to any waivers or other proposals that are needed to implement the pilot and also fall under that State agencys jurisdiction. If a State or group of States proposes a pilot that would be implemented only in certain communities and would involve participation by local government jurisdictions, these jurisdictions will need to be party to the agreement and agree to implement the pilot as proposed by the State(s).
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Opportunity Summary:
The Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education (OCTAE) Performance Partnership Pilots opportunity (CFDA 84.420A) is a U.S. Department of Education discretionary grant competition, offered as a cooperative agreement, designed to support up to ten pilot sites that want to substantially improve education and employment outcomes for "disconnected youth." In this program, disconnected youth are defined (by the authorizing statute) as low-income young people ages 14 to 24 who are homeless, in foster care, involved in the juvenile justice system, unemployed, not enrolled in school, or at risk of dropping out. The central idea is to help communities and governments test more effective, outcome-focused ways to serve these young people by allowing new flexibility in how existing federal resources are used, while still staying consistent with the underlying purposes of the original funding sources.
A key feature of P3 is that pilots can request permission to blend existing federal funds and to seek waivers of certain statutory, regulatory, or administrative requirements that would otherwise make coordination difficult. Blending, as described in the notice, means combining multiple funding streams into one pooled approach so the funds can be managed under a single set of reporting and administrative rules, rather than being tracked and operated separately by program. Waivers are treated as a trade: in exchange for relief from certain requirements, the pilot commits to improving measurable outcomes in ways that align with the intent of the programs being waived. This structure is meant to reduce fragmentation, make services easier for youth to navigate, and let pilots redesign local systems around results rather than around individual program rules.
The grant dollars themselves are described as start-up support rather than full long-term service funding. Funds can be used for the kinds of early-stage and backbone activities that make cross-system work possible, such as planning and implementation design, creating streamlined governance structures across partner agencies, strengthening data systems and data-sharing capacity, improving coordination among education, workforce, and human services partners, and other related activities that help a pilot site operate as an integrated effort. The emphasis is on building the infrastructure and agreements needed to run a multi-agency pilot effectively and to track progress toward improved participant- and system-level outcomes, such as increased credential attainment, improved employment and earnings, or more efficient administration.
Eligibility is structured around the idea that this must be a true cross-sector partnership led by government. Applications must be submitted by a lead applicant on behalf of a partnership that includes all relevant public and private organizations that will participate in implementation and governance. The lead applicant must be a state, local, or tribal government entity represented by a chief executive (for example, a governor or mayor) or by the head of a state, local, or tribal agency. That official becomes the primary accountable authority if the proposal is selected. Nonprofit organizations, including 501(c)(3) entities, are explicitly not eligible to serve as the lead applicant, but they can play major roles in the pilot design, governance, and day-to-day implementation and may even sign the performance agreement if appropriate. The notice also stresses that when multiple levels of government are involved, each participating state, local, or tribal government with authority over the relevant funds or rules must be a party to the performance agreement, especially where a state agency administers funds that will be used locally or where local jurisdictions are necessary to implement a state-led plan.
From an applicant logistics standpoint, the competition was posted November 24, 2014, with applications available the same day. A notice of intent to apply was due January 8, 2015, but it was optional. Full applications were due March 4, 2015, and had to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov; emailing an application was not allowed. Applicants were instructed to search Grants.gov using CFDA 84.420 (without the "A" suffix) to locate the correct application package. The opportunity anticipated up to 10 awards, with an estimated total funding amount of $7.1 million, and it did not require cost sharing or matching according to the listing.
The published synopsis repeatedly notes that it is only a summary of the official Federal Register notice and that applicants should rely on the Federal Register version for the complete rules, required application components, performance measures, priorities, and submission instructions. For support, the announcement lists Grants.gov systems assistance through the Department of Education and provides program contacts within the Department, including a dedicated email mailbox for disconnected youth questions.
FAQs: OCTAE Performance Partnership Pilots (P3) - CFDA 84.420A
What is the OCTAE Performance Partnership Pilots (P3) opportunity (CFDA 84.420A)?
It is a U.S. Department of Education discretionary grant competition offered as a cooperative agreement by the Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education (OCTAE). It is designed to support up to ten pilot sites working to substantially improve education and employment outcomes for disconnected youth.
How many awards were expected under this competition?
The opportunity anticipated up to 10 awards.
What was the estimated total funding amount?
The synopsis estimated a total funding amount of $7.1 million.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The listing indicated that cost sharing or matching was not required.
Who is the program intended to serve?
The program focuses on "disconnected youth" as defined by the authorizing statute.
How does the authorizing statute define "disconnected youth" for this program?
Disconnected youth are defined as low-income young people ages 14 to 24 who are homeless, in foster care, involved in the juvenile justice system, unemployed, not enrolled in school, or at risk of dropping out.
What is the main purpose of P3 pilots?
The central idea is to help communities and governments test more effective, outcome-focused ways to serve disconnected youth by allowing new flexibility in how existing federal resources are used, while staying consistent with the underlying purposes of the original funding sources.
What makes this opportunity different from a typical single-program grant?
A key feature is that pilots can request permission to blend existing federal funds and seek waivers of certain statutory, regulatory, or administrative requirements that can otherwise make coordination across programs difficult.
What does it mean to "blend" federal funds in P3?
Blending means combining multiple funding streams into one pooled approach so the funds can be managed under a single set of reporting and administrative rules, rather than being tracked and operated separately by program.
Are pilots allowed to request waivers, and what is the trade-off?
Yes. Pilots may seek waivers of certain statutory, regulatory, or administrative requirements. Waivers are treated as a trade: in exchange for relief from certain requirements, the pilot commits to improving measurable outcomes in ways that align with the intent of the programs being waived.
Why does the program emphasize blending funds and waivers?
This structure is meant to reduce fragmentation, make services easier for youth to navigate, and allow pilots to redesign local systems around results rather than around individual program rules.
Are the grant dollars intended to pay for ongoing long-term services?
No. The grant dollars are described as start-up support rather than full long-term service funding.
What kinds of activities can the grant funds support?
Funds can support early-stage and backbone activities that make cross-system work possible, such as planning and implementation design, creating streamlined governance structures across partner agencies, strengthening data systems and data-sharing capacity, improving coordination among education, workforce, and human services partners, and related activities needed to operate as an integrated pilot effort.
What outcomes does the opportunity emphasize tracking or improving?
The emphasis includes tracking progress toward improved participant- and system-level outcomes, such as increased credential attainment, improved employment and earnings, or more efficient administration.
Who can be the lead applicant?
The lead applicant must be a state, local, or tribal government entity represented by a chief executive (for example, a governor or mayor) or by the head of a state, local, or tribal agency.
Can a nonprofit organization serve as the lead applicant?
No. Nonprofit organizations, including 501(c)(3) entities, are explicitly not eligible to serve as the lead applicant.
Can nonprofits still participate if they cannot be the lead applicant?
Yes. Nonprofits can play major roles in pilot design, governance, and day-to-day implementation and may even sign the performance agreement if appropriate.
Does the application need to be submitted by a partnership, or can a single organization apply?
Applications must be submitted by a lead applicant on behalf of a partnership that includes all relevant public and private organizations that will participate in implementation and governance. The structure is intended to be a true cross-sector partnership led by government.
Who is accountable if the proposal is selected?
The chief executive or agency head representing the lead government entity becomes the primary accountable authority if the proposal is selected.
What happens if multiple levels of government are involved in a pilot?
The notice stresses that each participating state, local, or tribal government with authority over the relevant funds or rules must be a party to the performance agreement, particularly where a state agency administers funds that will be used locally or where local jurisdictions are necessary to implement a state-led plan.
When was the competition posted and when were applications available?
The competition was posted on November 24, 2014, and applications were available the same day.
Was a notice of intent to apply required?
No. A notice of intent to apply was due January 8, 2015, but it was optional.
What was the deadline for full applications?
Full applications were due March 4, 2015.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications had to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov. Email submission was not allowed.
How do applicants find the correct application package on Grants.gov?
Applicants were instructed to search Grants.gov using CFDA 84.420 (without the "A" suffix) to locate the correct application package.
Should applicants rely on the synopsis for complete requirements?
No. The synopsis states it is only a summary of the official Federal Register notice, and applicants should rely on the Federal Register version for complete rules, required application components, performance measures, priorities, and submission instructions.
Where can applicants get technical help for submitting through Grants.gov?
The announcement lists Grants.gov systems assistance through the Department of Education.
Is there a program contact for questions about disconnected youth or the opportunity?
Yes. The announcement provides program contacts within the Department of Education, including a dedicated email mailbox for disconnected youth questions.
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