Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 012315 001
Apply for ED GRANTS 012315 001
- The Department of Education in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE) Office of Indian Education (OIE) Indian education Formula Grants to Local Educational Agencies CFDA Number 84.060" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 84.060 Indian EducationGrants to Local Educational Agencies.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 26, 2015 and posted on Jan 26, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 15, 2015 Part I of the Formula Grant Electronic Application System for Indian Education (EASIE) Applications Available January 26, 2015. Deadline for Transmittal of Part I Applications February 27, 2015. Part II of the Formula Grant EASIE Applications Available April 10, 2015. Deadline for Transmittal of Part II Applications May 15, 2015. Note Applicants must meet the deadlines for both EASIE Part I and Part II to receive a grant. Any application not meeting the Part I and Part II deadlines will not be considered for funding. Failure to submit the required supplemental documentation, described in section IV. 2 Content and Form of Application Submission, by the EASIE Parts I and II deadlines will result in an incomplete application that will not be considered for funding. The Office of Indian Education recommends uploading the documentation at least three days prior to each closing date to ensure that any potential submission issues are resolved prior to the deadlines.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $100,381,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1,300 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligible Applicants Certain LEAs, including charter schools authorized as LEAs under State law, as prescribed by section 7112(b) of the ESEA, certain schools funded by the Bureau of Indian Education of the U.S. Department of the Interior, as prescribed by section 7113(d) of the ESEA, and Indian tribes under certain conditions, as prescribed by section 7112(c) of the ESEA.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Indian Education Formula Grants to Local Educational Agencies (CFDA 84.060A) is a U.S. Department of Education grant program run through the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE), Office of Indian Education (OIE). It is a mandatory formula grant program, meaning funds are distributed based on a formula rather than a single competitive selection. The overall purpose is to help local educational agencies and other eligible entities strengthen and improve K-12 education programs that serve American Indian and Alaska Native students, with an emphasis on helping those students meet the same state academic content standards and achievement standards expected of all students. At the same time, the program is designed to recognize and support the unique language and cultural needs of Indian students, so funded activities are intended to be both academically rigorous and culturally responsive.
The program supports comprehensive efforts to reform and improve elementary and secondary school services for Indian students. In practice, that can include a wide range of educational supports, with the notice specifically calling out professional development for teachers who work with Indian students as one example of an allowable and encouraged use of funds. The underlying intent is not to create a separate or lower set of expectations, but to provide targeted services and strategies that help Indian students access grade-level instruction, succeed academically, and have educational programming that respects and incorporates their cultural and linguistic backgrounds where appropriate.
A notable feature included in the notice is the option, under section 7116 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), for an entity receiving Formula Grant funds to request authorization to consolidate multiple federal formula funding streams that are used exclusively for Indian students. This is tied to submitting an acceptable "integration of education and related services" plan. If approved, and done in cooperation with other relevant federal agencies, the recipient may be allowed to combine those funds to better coordinate services for Indian students, reduce fragmentation, and align programs around shared goals. The instructions for submitting this integration plan are provided within the application system used for the program.
Eligibility is aimed primarily at certain local educational agencies, including charter schools that qualify as LEAs under state law (as described in ESEA section 7112(b)). It also includes certain Bureau of Indian Education-funded schools (referenced in ESEA section 7113(d)). Indian tribes can also be eligible under specific conditions (ESEA section 7112(c)). Because eligibility details can turn on statutory definitions and specific circumstances, applicants are directed to the official Federal Register notice for the authoritative requirements.
The application process is handled through the Electronic Application System for Indian Education (EASIE), and electronic submission is required for CFDA 84.060A. Paper applications are rejected unless an applicant qualifies for a specified exception to the electronic submission rule and follows the alternative submission procedures. EASIE is described as an online system that not only collects applications but also supports back-and-forth interaction between the Department and applicants during review and approval, which is meant to streamline the process and reduce administrative delays.
The timeline for this FY 2015 notice was structured in two required submission stages. Part I of the EASIE application became available January 26, 2015, with a submission deadline of February 27, 2015. Part II became available April 10, 2015, with a submission deadline of May 15, 2015 (the closing date). Applicants had to meet both deadlines to be considered. Missing either Part I or Part II, or failing to submit required supplemental documentation by the stated deadlines, resulted in an incomplete application that would not be considered for funding. The Office of Indian Education also advised applicants to upload required documentation at least three days before each deadline to avoid last-minute technical problems.
Another central requirement is that projects must be developed through a structured, documented consultation and approval process with the community being served. Specifically, program development must occur in open consultation with parents and teachers of Indian students, and when appropriate, with Indian secondary school students as well. The notice emphasizes public hearings as a mechanism to ensure families and community members have a real opportunity to understand the program and provide recommendations. Beyond general consultation, the applicant must also involve a parent committee selected according to ESEA requirements, and the final application must have that parent committee's written approval. These consultation and parent committee steps are not optional; they are built into the statute and are a condition of receiving funds.
For scale and context, the notice projected approximately 1,300 awards with an estimated total funding level of $100,381,000 for the cycle described. The opportunity does not require cost sharing or matching. The legal authority is listed as 20 U.S.C. 7421 et seq., and applicants are repeatedly reminded that the synopsis is not a substitute for the official Federal Register application notice, which contains the controlling details on eligibility, submission rules, performance measures, priorities, and contacts.
For assistance, the notice included contacts for technical help with accessing the announcement and systems support, as well as a program manager within the Department of Education who could address program-specific questions.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Indian Education Formula Grants to Local Educational Agencies program (CFDA 84.060A)?
Indian Education Formula Grants to Local Educational Agencies (CFDA 84.060A) is a U.S. Department of Education grant program administered through the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE), Office of Indian Education (OIE). It is designed to support K-12 education programs that serve American Indian and Alaska Native students.
Is this a competitive grant or a formula grant?
This is a mandatory formula grant program. Funds are distributed based on a formula rather than selected through a single competitive competition process.
What is the main purpose of this grant program?
The purpose is to help local educational agencies and other eligible entities strengthen and improve K-12 education programs serving American Indian and Alaska Native students, with an emphasis on helping students meet the same state academic content standards and achievement standards expected of all students.
How does the program address culture and language needs?
While maintaining high academic expectations, the program is intended to recognize and support the unique language and cultural needs of Indian students. Funded activities are meant to be academically rigorous and culturally responsive, respecting and incorporating cultural and linguistic backgrounds where appropriate.
What kinds of activities can the grant support?
The program supports comprehensive efforts to reform and improve elementary and secondary school services for Indian students. The notice specifically highlights professional development for teachers who work with Indian students as an example of an allowable and encouraged use of funds.
Does the program create separate academic standards for Indian students?
No. The intent is not to create separate or lower expectations. Instead, it provides targeted services and strategies to help Indian students access grade-level instruction, succeed academically, and participate in programming that is culturally and linguistically responsive where appropriate.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is aimed primarily at certain local educational agencies (LEAs), including charter schools that qualify as LEAs under state law (as described in ESEA section 7112(b)). Certain Bureau of Indian Education-funded schools (referenced in ESEA section 7113(d)) are also included. Indian tribes can be eligible under specific conditions (ESEA section 7112(c)). Applicants are directed to the official Federal Register notice for authoritative eligibility requirements.
Where are the official eligibility and application requirements defined?
The controlling details on eligibility, submission rules, performance measures, priorities, contacts, and other requirements are contained in the official Federal Register application notice. The synopsis is not a substitute for that notice.
How do applicants submit an application?
Applications must be submitted electronically through the Electronic Application System for Indian Education (EASIE). Electronic submission is required for CFDA 84.060A.
Are paper applications accepted?
Paper applications are rejected unless an applicant qualifies for a specified exception to the electronic submission requirement and follows the alternative submission procedures.
What is EASIE and what does it do?
EASIE is an online system used to collect applications and support interaction between the Department of Education and applicants during review and approval. The system is intended to streamline the process and reduce administrative delays.
What were the required submission stages and deadlines in the FY 2015 notice?
The FY 2015 notice required two submission stages in EASIE. Part I was available January 26, 2015 and was due February 27, 2015. Part II was available April 10, 2015 and was due May 15, 2015 (the closing date).
Do applicants have to submit both Part I and Part II?
Yes. Applicants had to meet both submission deadlines to be considered. Missing Part I or Part II resulted in an incomplete application that would not be considered for funding.
What happens if supplemental documentation is late?
Failing to submit required supplemental documentation by the stated deadlines resulted in an incomplete application that would not be considered for funding.
Was there guidance to avoid last-minute technical issues?
Yes. The Office of Indian Education advised applicants to upload required documentation at least three days before each deadline to reduce the risk of last-minute technical problems.
What consultation is required to develop the project?
Projects must be developed through a structured, documented consultation and approval process with the community being served. Program development must occur in open consultation with parents and teachers of Indian students, and when appropriate, with Indian secondary school students.
Are public hearings required or encouraged?
The notice emphasizes public hearings as a mechanism to ensure families and community members have a real opportunity to understand the program and provide recommendations.
What is the parent committee requirement?
The applicant must involve a parent committee selected according to ESEA requirements, and the final application must include the parent committee's written approval. These steps are statutory and are conditions of receiving funds.
Are the consultation and parent committee steps optional?
No. The notice describes these requirements as built into the statute and a condition of receiving funds.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity does not require cost sharing or matching.
How much funding and how many awards were projected in the notice?
The notice projected approximately 1,300 awards with an estimated total funding level of $100,381,000 for the cycle described.
What is the legal authority for this program?
The legal authority is listed as 20 U.S.C. 7421 et seq.
What is the option to consolidate multiple federal funding streams under section 7116 of ESEA?
Under ESEA section 7116, an entity receiving Formula Grant funds may request authorization to consolidate multiple federal formula funding streams that are used exclusively for Indian students. This requires submitting an acceptable "integration of education and related services" plan.
What is the goal of an approved integration of education and related services plan?
If approved (and done in cooperation with other relevant federal agencies), consolidating funds may allow a recipient to better coordinate services for Indian students, reduce fragmentation, and align programs around shared goals.
Where are the instructions for submitting the integration plan?
The instructions for submitting the "integration of education and related services" plan are provided within the application system used for the program (EASIE).
Who can help if there are technical or program questions?
The notice included contacts for technical help with accessing the announcement and systems support, as well as a program manager within the Department of Education for program-specific questions.
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