Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 122914 001
Apply for ED GRANTS 122914 001
- The Department of Education in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE) College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) CFDA N umber 84.149A" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 84.149 Migrant EducationCollege Assistance Migrant Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 29, 2014 and posted on Dec 29, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 12, 2015 Applications Available December 29, 2014. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications February 12, 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 $3,745,403.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $425,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 8 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Private institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
- Eligible Applicants IHEs or private non profit organizations (including faith based organizations) that plan their projects in cooperation with an IHE and propose to operate the project with the facilities of the IHE.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE) College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP), CFDA 84.149A, is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Education designed to improve college access and persistence for a very specific population: migrant and seasonal farmworkers, as well as members of their immediate family. The core goal is to provide the academic and financial supports that help participants successfully complete their first year of college and then continue in postsecondary education beyond that initial transition year, which is often the most difficult point for students facing financial instability, frequent mobility, limited access to advising, and other barriers.
This particular competition (Funding Opportunity Number ED-GRANTS-122914-001) was posted on December 29, 2014, with applications made available the same day and a deadline for transmittal of February 12, 2015. The Department anticipated making about 8 awards, with an estimated total funding amount of $3,745,403 and an award ceiling of $425,000. The opportunity does not require cost sharing or matching, which can make it more feasible for institutions and nonprofit partners to apply without needing to raise outside funds to meet a match requirement.
Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and certain nonprofit organizations. The notice highlights that eligible applicants also include private nonprofit organizations (including faith-based organizations) that plan their projects in cooperation with an institution of higher education and propose to operate the project using the institution's facilities. In other words, the program is strongly anchored in a college or university environment, even when the applicant itself is a nonprofit, because the services are tied to helping students succeed during their first year of college.
The competition uses a mix of priorities to shape what the Department wants to see in applications. It includes one competitive preference priority established in statute (section 418A(e) of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended), meaning applicants may be able to earn additional points or receive a formal advantage in the scoring process if they address that competitive preference priority as described in the official Federal Register notice. In addition, there are three invitational priorities, which are themes the Department encourages applicants to address even though they typically do not carry scoring points in the same way as competitive priorities. The invitational priorities emphasize (1) promoting science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education, (2) engaging faith-based and community organizations in delivering services, and (3) submitting a plan grounded in evidence of a strong theory of action, such as a fully developed logic model that clearly connects program activities to measurable outputs and outcomes.
Applications had to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov, not by email. Applicants were instructed to locate the application package by searching the CFDA number without the letter suffix (search "84.149" rather than "84.149A"). The synopsis also notes that the funding opportunity description is only a summary and that the controlling requirements, priorities, performance measures, and detailed instructions are in the official application notice published in the Federal Register. For applicants, that distinction matters because the Federal Register notice is where the Department lays out the precise eligibility rules, selection criteria, required forms and assurances, formatting rules, and any program-specific reporting expectations.
For support and official points of contact, the listing provides Grants.gov systems assistance through Julius Cotton (202-245-6288, EducationGrantInquiries@ed.gov) and identifies the program manager as Nathan Weiss in the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Migrant Education (202-260-7496, nathan.weiss@ed.gov), with the office address at 400 Maryland Avenue SW, Washington, DC.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP), CFDA 84.149A
What is this grant opportunity?
This is the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE) College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP), CFDA 84.149A, a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Education. It is designed to improve college access and persistence for migrant and seasonal farmworkers and members of their immediate family by providing academic and financial supports, especially during the first year of college.
What population is CAMP intended to serve?
CAMP is intended for a specific population: migrant and seasonal farmworkers, as well as members of their immediate family. The program focuses on supports that help participants successfully complete their first year of college and continue in postsecondary education beyond that first-year transition.
What is the main goal of the CAMP program?
The core goal is to provide academic and financial supports that help eligible participants successfully complete their first year of college and then continue in postsecondary education beyond that initial transition year.
Why does the program emphasize the first year of college?
The first year is described as a particularly difficult transition point for students facing barriers such as financial instability, frequent mobility, limited access to advising, and other challenges. CAMP is structured to address these barriers through targeted supports during that year.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this competition?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed is ED-GRANTS-122914-001.
When was this competition posted, and what were the key dates?
The competition was posted on December 29, 2014. Applications were made available on December 29, 2014, and the deadline for transmittal was February 12, 2015.
How many awards did the Department anticipate making?
The Department anticipated making about 8 awards.
What was the estimated total funding amount for this competition?
The estimated total funding amount was $3,745,403.
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling listed for this opportunity is $425,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity does not require cost sharing or matching.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and certain nonprofit organizations.
Can a nonprofit organization apply, and are there special conditions?
Yes. The notice highlights that eligible applicants include private nonprofit organizations (including faith-based organizations) that plan their projects in cooperation with an institution of higher education and propose to operate the project using the institution's facilities.
Does the project need to be based on a college or university campus?
The description indicates the program is strongly anchored in a college or university environment, particularly because services are tied to helping students succeed during their first year of college. For certain nonprofit applicants, the project is proposed to operate using an institution of higher education's facilities.
What types of priorities are included in this competition?
The competition includes one competitive preference priority established in statute (section 418A(e) of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended) and three invitational priorities.
What is a competitive preference priority in this context?
A competitive preference priority is a priority that can provide an advantage in the scoring process. In this competition, the competitive preference priority is established in statute (section 418A(e) of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended), and applicants may be able to earn additional points or otherwise receive a formal scoring advantage if they address it as described in the official Federal Register notice.
What are the invitational priorities mentioned?
The three invitational priorities emphasize: (1) promoting science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education, (2) engaging faith-based and community organizations in delivering services, and (3) submitting a plan grounded in evidence of a strong theory of action, such as a fully developed logic model that connects program activities to measurable outputs and outcomes.
Do invitational priorities affect scoring?
The description states that invitational priorities are themes the Department encourages applicants to address, even though they typically do not carry scoring points in the same way as competitive priorities.
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 locate the application package by searching the CFDA number without the letter suffix. Specifically, search "84.149" rather than "84.149A."
Is the synopsis the controlling source for requirements and instructions?
No. The synopsis notes that the funding opportunity description is only a summary. The controlling requirements, priorities, performance measures, and detailed instructions are in the official application notice published in the Federal Register.
Where are the precise eligibility rules, selection criteria, and required forms described?
The description indicates these details (including precise eligibility rules, selection criteria, required forms and assurances, formatting rules, and any program-specific reporting expectations) are laid out in the official application notice published in the Federal Register.
Who can help with Grants.gov systems assistance?
The listing provides Grants.gov systems assistance through Julius Cotton at 202-245-6288 or EducationGrantInquiries@ed.gov.
Who is the program manager for this opportunity?
The program manager identified is Nathan Weiss in the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Migrant Education. Contact information provided: 202-260-7496 and nathan.weiss@ed.gov.
What office address is listed for the program?
The office address listed is 400 Maryland Avenue SW, Washington, DC.
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