Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 122914 002
Apply for ED GRANTS 122914 002
- 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 84.141A" 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 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 $5,201,687.00 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 10 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Private 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 84.141A, is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Education designed to improve educational and economic outcomes for migrant and seasonal farmworkers and their immediate family members. The program focuses on helping eligible participants earn a high school equivalency (HSE) credential that aligns with the specific guidelines used by the state where the project operates. Beyond the credential itself, HEP is also geared toward tangible next steps after completion, specifically helping participants move into employment or enroll in an institution of higher education (IHE) or other postsecondary education or training.
A key element of this competition is how applications are assessed against priorities. The notice describes one competitive preference priority, drawn from section 418A(e) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (as amended), which can provide applicants an advantage in scoring when addressed effectively. In addition, the competition lists three invitational priorities, which are themes the Department encourages applicants to incorporate even though they typically do not carry the same direct scoring weight as a competitive preference priority. These invitational priorities include: promoting science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education; proposing meaningful engagement of faith-based and community organizations in service delivery; and submitting an implementation plan backed by evidence of strong theory, such as a well-developed logic model that clearly links proposed activities to outputs and intended outcomes.
Eligibility is centered on institutions and nonprofit organizations that can deliver the program with strong postsecondary connections. Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations (including 501(c)(3) nonprofits and other nonprofits, including faith-based organizations). For private nonprofit organizations, the notice emphasizes that projects must be planned in cooperation with an IHE, and applicants should propose to operate some aspects of the project using IHE facilities. This structure reflects the program's emphasis on both credential attainment and pathways into college or other training.
For this competition cycle, the Department anticipated making around 10 awards, with an estimated total funding amount of $5,201,687 and an award ceiling of $475,000 per grant. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement listed, meaning applicants are not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving an award, though applicants may still propose leveraged resources or partnerships as part of a strong project design.
Applications had to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov, and the notice is explicit that submissions cannot be emailed directly to the Department. Applicants were instructed to search Grants.gov using the CFDA number without the letter suffix (search "84.141" rather than "84.141A") to find the correct application package, complete it offline, and then upload and submit it through the Grants.gov system. For this archived opportunity, the application package became available on December 29, 2014, and the deadline for transmittal of applications was February 12, 2015, with the archive date listed as March 14, 2015.
The official source for full requirements is the Federal Register notice inviting applications for new awards for FY 2015, which contains the definitive details on eligibility nuances, required application components, submission rules, performance measures, and any program-specific definitions (including the referenced logic model definition). For technical assistance with accessing the announcement, the notice lists a Grants.gov systems contact (Julius Cotton, 202-245-6288, EducationGrantInquiries@ed.gov) and identifies the program manager as Michael Holloman at the U.S. Department of Education (202-260-2067, michael.holloman@ed.gov).
High School Equivalency Program (HEP) Grant (CFDA 84.141A) FAQs
1. What is the High School Equivalency Program (HEP) grant?
The Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE) High School Equivalency Program (HEP), CFDA 84.141A, is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Education. It is designed to improve educational and economic outcomes for migrant and seasonal farmworkers and their immediate family members by helping eligible participants earn a high school equivalency (HSE) credential.
2. Who is the program intended to serve?
The program is intended to serve migrant and seasonal farmworkers and their immediate family members who are eligible to participate.
3. What is the main goal of a HEP project?
The core goal is to help eligible participants earn a high school equivalency (HSE) credential that aligns with the specific guidelines used by the state where the project operates.
4. Does HEP focus only on helping participants earn an HSE credential?
No. In addition to the HSE credential, HEP is geared toward next steps after completion, specifically helping participants move into employment or enroll in an institution of higher education (IHE) or other postsecondary education or training.
5. What does it mean that the HSE credential must align with state guidelines?
It means the HSE credential supported by the project must follow the guidelines used by the state where the HEP project operates, rather than a single national set of guidelines described in the opportunity summary.
6. What organizations are eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include:
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education (IHEs)
- Private institutions of higher education
- Nonprofit organizations (including 501(c)(3) nonprofits and other nonprofits, including faith-based organizations)
7. Are faith-based organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. The eligibility description explicitly includes nonprofit organizations, including faith-based organizations.
8. Are there special requirements for private nonprofit applicants?
Yes. For private nonprofit organizations, the notice emphasizes that projects must be planned in cooperation with an institution of higher education (IHE), and applicants should propose to operate some aspects of the project using IHE facilities.
9. Why does the opportunity emphasize connections to institutions of higher education (IHEs)?
The structure reflects the program's emphasis on both credential attainment and pathways into college or other training, including helping participants enroll in an IHE or other postsecondary education or training after completing the program.
10. How many awards were expected for this competition cycle?
For this competition cycle, the Department anticipated making around 10 awards.
11. What was the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount listed for this competition cycle was $5,201,687.
12. What was the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling was $475,000 per grant.
13. Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement was listed. Applicants were not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving an award, though they could still propose leveraged resources or partnerships as part of the project design.
14. How were applications assessed in this competition?
Applications were assessed against priorities described in the notice, including one competitive preference priority and three invitational priorities.
15. What is a competitive preference priority?
A competitive preference priority is a priority that can provide an applicant an advantage in scoring when it is addressed effectively. The notice states that this competition includes one competitive preference priority drawn from section 418A(e) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (as amended).
16. What are invitational priorities?
Invitational priorities are themes the Department encourages applicants to incorporate. They typically do not carry the same direct scoring weight as a competitive preference priority.
17. What invitational priorities were listed for this competition?
The notice listed three invitational priorities:
- Promoting science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education
- Proposing meaningful engagement of faith-based and community organizations in service delivery
- Submitting an implementation plan backed by evidence of strong theory (such as a well-developed logic model linking activities to outputs and intended outcomes)
18. What is meant by an implementation plan backed by evidence of strong theory?
The notice describes an implementation plan backed by evidence of strong theory as including, for example, a well-developed logic model that clearly links proposed activities to outputs and intended outcomes.
19. Where were applications required to be submitted?
Applications had to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov.
20. Could applications be submitted by email directly to the U.S. Department of Education?
No. The notice is explicit that submissions cannot be emailed directly to the Department.
21. How could applicants find the correct application package on Grants.gov?
Applicants were instructed to search Grants.gov using the CFDA number without the letter suffix. In other words, search for "84.141" rather than "84.141A" to find the correct application package.
22. What were the key dates for this archived opportunity?
The application package became available on December 29, 2014. The deadline for transmittal of applications was February 12, 2015. The archive date was March 14, 2015.
23. What is the official source for the full requirements and details?
The official source is the Federal Register notice inviting applications for new awards for FY 2015. It contains definitive details on eligibility nuances, required application components, submission rules, performance measures, and program-specific definitions (including the referenced logic model definition).
24. Who can be contacted for technical assistance with accessing the announcement?
The notice lists a Grants.gov systems contact: Julius Cotton (202-245-6288, EducationGrantInquiries@ed.gov).
25. Who is the program manager for this opportunity?
The program manager identified in the notice is Michael Holloman at the U.S. Department of Education (202-260-2067, michael.holloman@ed.gov).
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