Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 110811 001
Apply for ED GRANTS 110811 001
- The Department of Education in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE) High School Equivalency Program (HEP) CFDA Number 84.141" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 84.141 Migrant EducationHigh School Equivalency Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Nov 8, 2011 and posted on Nov 8, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 18, 2012 Applications Available November 8, 2011. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications January 18, 2012.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,560,683.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $475,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 3 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have 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 some aspects of the project with the facilities of the IHE.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE) High School Equivalency Program (HEP), CFDA 84.141 (listed in the notice as 84.141A for the application), is a discretionary grant competition run by the U.S. Department of Education. The central goal of HEP is to support migrant and seasonal farmworkers, as well as members of their immediate families, in completing a high school equivalency credential that meets the requirements set by the state where the project operates. Beyond helping participants earn the credential (often referred to as a GED, though states may use different approved equivalency options), the program is also designed to move people into concrete next steps by helping them gain employment or transition into college or other postsecondary education and training.
This specific funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number ED-GRANTS-110811-001) was posted on November 8, 2011, with applications made available the same day and a deadline for transmittal of applications of January 18, 2012. The competition anticipated making about three awards, with an estimated total funding amount of $1,560,683 and an award ceiling of $475,000 per grant. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement stated for this opportunity, which means applicants are not required to contribute a defined non-federal match as a condition of receiving funds.
Eligibility is framed around organizations that can deliver services effectively to the target population while leveraging postsecondary capacity. Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations (including those with 501(c)(3) status and those without 501(c)(3) status). The notice further clarifies that eligible applicants include IHEs or private nonprofit organizations (including faith-based organizations) that plan projects in cooperation with an IHE and propose to operate some aspects of the project using IHE facilities. In practical terms, the program expects grantees to have credible partnerships and infrastructure that can support instruction, testing preparation, participant support services, and pathways into jobs or further education and training.
Applications for this competition were required to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov rather than by email or paper submission. Applicants were instructed to locate the application package by searching for CFDA 84.141 (without the alpha suffix) on Grants.gov, complete the package offline, and then upload and submit it through the system. Paper applications were generally not accepted, and would be rejected unless the applicant qualified for a specific exception to the electronic submission requirement. To use an exception, the applicant had to provide a written statement to the Department of Education no later than two weeks before the application deadline, following the timing and process described in the full Federal Register notice.
Because the text provided is explicitly described as a synopsis, it repeatedly emphasizes that the controlling, official requirements and details are contained in the Federal Register application notice. That official notice is where applicants would find the full eligibility rules, required application components, any absolute or competitive priorities, performance measures and reporting expectations, and complete submission instructions. The synopsis also points readers to free online access to the Federal Register and Code of Federal Regulations, noting the GPO Access site as the reference point at the time.
For support, the notice provides two primary contacts: Julius Cotton (ED Grants.gov Systems Admin) for technical issues accessing the announcement or using Grants.gov, and Tara Ramsey (Program Manager) for program-related questions. Contact methods include phone numbers and email addresses, reflecting a division between technical submission help and programmatic guidance.
High School Equivalency Program (HEP) Grant (CFDA 84.141 / 84.141A) - FAQs
What is this grant opportunity?
This is a discretionary grant competition from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE) for the High School Equivalency Program (HEP). The program is identified as CFDA 84.141 (listed as 84.141A in the application notice) and is intended to support eligible participants in earning a state-recognized high school equivalency credential and moving into employment or postsecondary education and training.
What is the goal of the High School Equivalency Program (HEP)?
The central goal is to help migrant and seasonal farmworkers, and members of their immediate families, complete a high school equivalency credential that meets the requirements of the state where the project operates. In addition to credential attainment, HEP is designed to help participants take next steps such as obtaining employment or transitioning into college or other postsecondary education and training.
Who is the target population for services under HEP?
The program is focused on migrant and seasonal farmworkers, as well as members of their immediate families.
Does HEP only support GED programs?
No. The synopsis notes that the credential is often referred to as a GED, but states may have different approved high school equivalency options. The key requirement is that the credential meets the requirements set by the state where the project operates.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this competition?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed for this competition is ED-GRANTS-110811-001.
When was this funding opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on November 8, 2011, and applications were made available on the same day.
What was the deadline to submit an application?
The deadline for transmittal of applications was January 18, 2012.
How many awards were expected to be made?
The competition anticipated making about three awards.
What was the estimated total funding amount for this competition?
The estimated total funding amount was $1,560,683.
What was the maximum award amount per grant?
The award ceiling was $475,000 per grant.
Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is stated in the synopsis. This means applicants were not required to contribute a defined non-federal match as a condition of receiving federal funds under this opportunity.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants included public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations (including nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status).
Are faith-based organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. The synopsis clarifies that eligible applicants include private nonprofit organizations, including faith-based organizations, under the conditions described in the notice.
Is partnership with an institution of higher education (IHE) required?
The synopsis indicates that eligible applicants include IHEs or private nonprofit organizations (including faith-based organizations) that plan projects in cooperation with an IHE and propose to operate some aspects of the project using IHE facilities. This framing signals an expectation of credible partnerships and access to postsecondary infrastructure.
What kinds of activities or services does the program expect grantees to be able to support?
Based on the synopsis, the program expects grantees to have partnerships and infrastructure capable of supporting instruction and preparation toward a high school equivalency credential, participant support services, and pathways into employment or postsecondary education and training.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications were required to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov. Submissions by email or paper were not the standard method for this competition.
How do applicants find the application package on Grants.gov?
Applicants were instructed to locate the application package by searching for CFDA 84.141 on Grants.gov (without using the alpha suffix), complete the package offline, and then upload and submit it through the Grants.gov system.
Were paper applications accepted?
Paper applications were generally not accepted and would be rejected unless the applicant qualified for a specific exception to the electronic submission requirement.
What was required to request an exception to electronic submission?
To use an exception, the applicant had to submit a written statement to the U.S. Department of Education no later than two weeks before the application deadline, following the timing and process described in the full Federal Register notice.
Which document contains the official requirements for the competition?
The synopsis emphasizes that the controlling, official requirements and details are contained in the Federal Register application notice. Applicants were directed to rely on that official notice for complete rules and instructions.
Where would applicants find details like priorities, application components, and reporting expectations?
Those details are identified in the synopsis as being in the Federal Register application notice, including full eligibility rules, required application components, any absolute or competitive priorities, performance measures, reporting expectations, and complete submission instructions.
Where did the synopsis point readers for free access to official federal documents?
The synopsis points readers to free online access to the Federal Register and the Code of Federal Regulations, referencing the GPO Access site as the access point at the time.
Who should applicants contact for technical help with Grants.gov?
For technical issues accessing the announcement or using Grants.gov, the notice lists Julius Cotton (ED Grants.gov Systems Admin) as the technical contact.
Who should applicants contact for program-related questions about HEP?
For program-related questions, the notice lists Tara Ramsey (Program Manager) as the program contact.
How were contacts provided in the notice?
The synopsis indicates that contacts were provided with phone numbers and email addresses, with separate points of contact for technical submission support and programmatic guidance.
Why does the synopsis repeatedly reference the Federal Register notice?
The synopsis is explicitly described as a synopsis and notes that the Federal Register application notice controls. This means the Federal Register notice is the authoritative source for requirements, instructions, and any conditions associated with the competition.
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