Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 031611 001
Apply for ED GRANTS 031611 001
- The Department of Education in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE) Advanced Placement Incentive Program CFDA Number 84.330C" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 84.330 Advanced Placement Program (Advanced Placement Test Fee Advanced Placement Incentive Program Grants).
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 16, 2011 and posted on Mar 16, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 16, 2011 Applications Available March 16, 2011. Deadline for Notice of Intent to Apply April 15, 2011. Notice of Intent to Apply We will be able to develop a more efficient process for reviewing grant applications if we have a better understanding of the number of entities that intend to apply for funding. Therefore, we strongly encourage each potential applicant to send a notification of its intent to apply for funding to AdvancedPlacementProgram@ed.gov by April 15, 2011. The notification of intent to apply for funding is optional. Applicants that do not supply this e mail notification may still apply for funding. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications May 16, 2011.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $650,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 17 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligible Applicants (a) SEAs (b) LEAs, including charter schools that are considered LEAs under State law or (c) National nonprofit educational entities with expertise in advanced placement services. Note In the case of an eligible entity that is an SEA, the SEA may use API grant funds to award subgrants to LEAs to enable those LEAs to carry out authorized activities that support the absolute priorities for this competition.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE) Advanced Placement Incentive (API) Program, CFDA 84.330C, is a discretionary grant competition run by the U.S. Department of Education. The central goal is to increase the successful participation of low-income students in Advanced Placement (AP) courses and AP exams, with a broader emphasis on expanding access to rigorous, college-level learning in high schools that serve large numbers of students from low-income backgrounds. In practice, the program is intended to help more students take AP coursework, sit for AP tests, and earn qualifying scores that can translate into college credit, while also strengthening the overall academic rigor in high-poverty schools.
This opportunity was posted on March 16, 2011 under Funding Opportunity Number ED-GRANTS-031611-001, with an application deadline of May 16, 2011. Applications were made available on March 16, 2011. The Department also strongly encouraged (but did not require) applicants to submit a brief notice of intent to apply by April 15, 2011 via email to AdvancedPlacementProgram@ed.gov. That notice was described as optional and meant to help the Department plan for a smoother peer review process; applicants could still submit a full application even if they did not send the intent notice. The opportunity was later archived on June 15, 2011.
Funding is provided through grants, and the listing indicates an expected 17 awards. The maximum award amount (award ceiling) is $650,000. The program includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning grantees must plan for some level of non-federal contribution as part of the overall project budget (the specific match rules and allowable sources are typically spelled out in the official Federal Register notice).
Eligibility is limited to three main categories of entities: State educational agencies (SEAs), local educational agencies (LEAs) including charter schools that qualify as LEAs under state law, and national nonprofit educational organizations that have expertise in providing Advanced Placement services. A notable feature is that if an SEA receives an API grant, it may use the funds to make subgrants to LEAs so those LEAs can carry out approved activities aligned to the competition's absolute priorities (the exact priorities and required activities are detailed in the official notice).
Applications had to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov, not by email. Applicants were instructed to find and download the application package on Grants.gov by searching for the CFDA number without the letter suffix, meaning applicants should search "84.330" rather than "84.330C." The process described is the standard Grants.gov workflow: download the package, complete it offline, then upload and submit through the portal. The synopsis stresses that the Federal Register application notice is the controlling document for the competition and directs applicants to review it for the full requirements, including eligibility nuances, pre-application and application instructions, performance measures, priorities, and program contact details.
For support, the announcement lists a Grants.gov systems contact (Julius Cotton, 202-245-6140, julius.cotton@ed.gov) for technical access issues, and a program manager contact (Ivonne Jaime, U.S. Department of Education, 202-260-1519) for program-related questions. The full official notice inviting applications for FY 2011 is referenced through an additional information link, and applicants are reminded that the official version is the one published in the Federal Register, accessible online through the Government Publishing Office resources.
Advanced Placement Incentive (API) Program (CFDA 84.330C) FAQs
What is the Advanced Placement Incentive (API) Program (CFDA 84.330C)?
The Advanced Placement Incentive (API) Program, CFDA 84.330C, is a discretionary grant competition administered by the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE).
What is the main goal of the API Program?
The central goal is to increase the successful participation of low-income students in Advanced Placement (AP) courses and AP exams, with a broader emphasis on expanding access to rigorous, college-level learning in high schools that serve large numbers of students from low-income backgrounds.
What outcomes is the program intended to support for students?
The program is intended to help more students take AP coursework, sit for AP tests, and earn qualifying scores that can translate into college credit, while also strengthening overall academic rigor in high-poverty schools.
Is this a discretionary or formula grant program?
This opportunity is described as a discretionary grant competition.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this competition?
The Funding Opportunity Number is ED-GRANTS-031611-001.
When was this grant opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on March 16, 2011.
When were applications made available?
Applications were made available on March 16, 2011.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was May 16, 2011.
Was there a notice of intent to apply? Was it required?
Yes. The Department strongly encouraged (but did not require) applicants to submit a brief notice of intent to apply by April 15, 2011. The notice was optional and was intended to help the Department plan for a smoother peer review process.
Where was the optional notice of intent to apply sent?
The optional notice of intent to apply was submitted via email to AdvancedPlacementProgram@ed.gov.
Could an applicant still apply if they did not submit a notice of intent?
Yes. Applicants could still submit a full application even if they did not send the optional notice of intent to apply.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications had to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov, not by email.
How do applicants find the application package on Grants.gov?
Applicants were instructed to search Grants.gov using the CFDA number without the letter suffix. That means searching for "84.330" rather than "84.330C."
What was the basic Grants.gov workflow described for this competition?
The process described follows the standard Grants.gov workflow: find and download the application package from Grants.gov, complete it offline, then upload and submit it through the Grants.gov portal.
What types of entities were eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to: (1) State educational agencies (SEAs), (2) local educational agencies (LEAs), including charter schools that qualify as LEAs under state law, and (3) national nonprofit educational organizations that have expertise in providing Advanced Placement services.
Are charter schools eligible to apply?
Charter schools are eligible if they qualify as LEAs under state law.
Can a State educational agency (SEA) pass funds to local districts?
Yes. If an SEA receives an API grant, it may use the funds to make subgrants to LEAs so those LEAs can carry out approved activities aligned to the competition's absolute priorities (as detailed in the official notice).
How many awards were expected?
The listing indicates an expected 17 awards.
What is the maximum award amount?
The maximum award amount (award ceiling) is $650,000.
Does this program require cost sharing or matching funds?
Yes. The program includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning grantees must plan for some level of non-federal contribution as part of the overall project budget.
Where are the specific cost-sharing or matching rules defined?
The synopsis notes that the specific match rules and allowable sources are typically spelled out in the official Federal Register notice for the competition.
Which document controls the official requirements for the competition?
The Federal Register application notice is described as the controlling document for the competition.
What information should applicants look for in the Federal Register notice?
Applicants are directed to the Federal Register notice for full requirements, including eligibility nuances, pre-application and application instructions, performance measures, priorities, and program contact details.
Where can the official Federal Register version be accessed?
The official version is the one published in the Federal Register and is accessible online through Government Publishing Office resources, as referenced by the opportunity's additional information link.
Who should be contacted for Grants.gov technical or system access issues?
For Grants.gov systems and technical access issues, the announcement lists Julius Cotton at 202-245-6140 or julius.cotton@ed.gov.
Who should be contacted for program-related questions?
For program-related questions, the announcement lists Ivonne Jaime, U.S. Department of Education, at 202-260-1519.
When was this opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on June 15, 2011.
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