Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 022812 001
Apply for ED GRANTS 022812 001
- The Department of Education in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE) Migrant Education Program (MEP) Consortium Incentive Grants Program CFDA Number 84.144F" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 84.144 Migrant EducationCoordination Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 28, 2012 and posted on Feb 28, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 4, 2012 Applications Available February 28, 2012. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications May 4, 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 $3,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $250,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 47 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligible Applicants State educational agencies (SEAs) receiving MEP Basic State Formula grants, in consortium with one or more other SEAs or appropriate entities.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE) Migrant Education Program (MEP) Consortium Incentive Grants Program (CFDA 84.144F) is a discretionary grant competition run by the U.S. Department of Education. Its central goal is to strengthen how states and their partners serve migratory children, especially students whose schooling is frequently interrupted due to moving for seasonal or temporary work. The program is designed around the idea that migrant education challenges often cross district and state lines, so better results depend on coordination, shared systems, and joint solutions rather than isolated efforts.
At its core, the program offers financial incentives to State educational agencies (SEAs) to join or form consortia with one or more other SEAs and/or other appropriate entities. By supporting consortium-based work, the Department aims to improve both intrastate and interstate coordination of migrant education services. In practice, this means encouraging states to collaborate on strategies that address major needs of migratory children, such as continuity of instruction, timely transfer of student records, aligned academic and support services across jurisdictions, and more consistent access to programs when students move mid-year.
Eligibility is limited to SEAs that already receive MEP Basic State Formula grants, and the application must be submitted as part of a consortium arrangement with at least one other SEA or another appropriate entity, as described in the official notice. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement listed for this competition, which typically makes participation more feasible for state applicants by reducing the need to secure non-federal funds as a condition of award.
For the FY 2012 competition reflected in this notice, the Department estimated a total of $3,000,000 available for awards, with an award ceiling of $250,000 per grant. The opportunity anticipated up to 47 awards. The funding opportunity was posted on February 28, 2012, with applications made available the same day, and the deadline for transmittal of applications set for May 4, 2012. The archive date listed is June 3, 2012, indicating this particular competition cycle is closed, though the summary remains useful for understanding the structure and intent of the program.
A notable administrative detail is that applications for this competition had to be submitted in paper format, either by mail or hand delivery, rather than electronically. Applicants seeking the application package or additional guidance were directed to contact the program office, specifically Michelle Moreno at the U.S. Department of Education, with full mailing address, phone number, and email provided. For technical difficulties accessing the full announcement electronically, the notice also provided a separate contact in the Department.
Finally, the description repeatedly emphasizes that this synopsis is not a substitute for the official Federal Register notice. Key elements that affect how an application is prepared and judged, such as exact eligibility definitions, required consortium structures, application content and formatting rules, priorities, performance measures, submission instructions, and program contacts, are governed by the official application notice published in the Federal Register. The notice also points readers to free access options for the Federal Register and relevant regulations so applicants can verify requirements directly from the authoritative source.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Migrant Education Program (MEP) Consortium Incentive Grants Program (CFDA 84.144F)?
The MEP Consortium Incentive Grants Program (CFDA 84.144F) is a discretionary grant competition administered by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE). The program provides financial incentives for State educational agencies (SEAs) to work together in consortia to strengthen how migratory children are served, particularly students whose education is frequently disrupted by moves for seasonal or temporary work.
What is the main purpose of this grant program?
The central goal is to improve outcomes for migratory children by strengthening coordination and shared solutions across districts and states. The program is built on the idea that migrant education needs often cross jurisdictional lines, so better results depend on joint planning, shared systems, and coordinated services rather than isolated efforts by individual states or districts.
Why does the program emphasize consortia instead of single-state projects?
Migratory children may move within a state (intrastate) or across state borders (interstate), often during the school year. Because these moves can interrupt instruction and services, the program encourages states and partners to align approaches and coordinate systems so students experience fewer gaps when they relocate.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to State educational agencies (SEAs) that already receive Migrant Education Program (MEP) Basic State Formula grants. In addition, the application must be submitted as part of a consortium arrangement that includes at least one other SEA or another appropriate entity, as described in the official notice.
Do applicants have to apply as a consortium?
Yes. The opportunity requires a consortium arrangement. The consortium must include at least one other SEA or another appropriate entity, consistent with the official notice referenced in the synopsis.
What types of needs or challenges is the program trying to address for migratory children?
Based on the synopsis, the program is intended to support coordinated strategies that address needs such as continuity of instruction, timely transfer of student records, aligned academic and support services across jurisdictions, and more consistent access to programs when students move mid-year.
Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement is listed for this competition in the provided information.
How much funding was available for the FY 2012 competition?
For the FY 2012 competition described, the Department estimated a total of $3,000,000 available for awards.
What was the maximum award amount per grant?
The award ceiling was $250,000 per grant for this competition cycle.
How many awards were anticipated?
The opportunity anticipated up to 47 awards.
When was the opportunity posted and when were applications due?
The funding opportunity was posted on February 28, 2012, and applications were made available the same day. The deadline for transmittal of applications was May 4, 2012.
Is this grant competition still open?
No. The archive date listed is June 3, 2012, which indicates that this particular competition cycle is closed. The summary remains useful for understanding the structure and intent of the program, but it does not indicate an open application window.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications for this competition had to be submitted in paper format, either by mail or hand delivery. Electronic submission was not used for this competition cycle.
Who was the program contact listed for the application package or guidance?
Applicants were directed to contact the program office, specifically Michelle Moreno at the U.S. Department of Education. The notice indicated that a full mailing address, phone number, and email were provided for that contact.
What if someone had technical trouble accessing the full announcement electronically?
The notice provided a separate contact person for technical difficulties related to accessing the full announcement electronically.
Is the synopsis enough to prepare an application?
No. The synopsis explicitly states it is not a substitute for the official Federal Register notice. The authoritative requirements for preparing and submitting an application are governed by the official application notice published in the Federal Register.
What key details are controlled by the official Federal Register notice rather than the synopsis?
According to the provided information, the Federal Register notice governs items such as exact eligibility definitions, required consortium structures, application content and formatting rules, priorities, performance measures, submission instructions, and official program contacts.
Where can applicants verify the official requirements?
The notice points readers to the Federal Register and mentions free access options, along with relevant regulations, so applicants can verify requirements directly from the authoritative source.
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