Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 043012 003
Apply for ED GRANTS 043012 003
- The Department of Education in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE) Territories and Freely Associated States Education Grant Program CFDA NUmber 84.256A" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 84.256 Territories and Freely Associated States Education Grant Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 30, 2012 and posted on Apr 30, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 29, 2012 Applications Available April 30, 2012. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications June 29, 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 $4,750,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 6 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligible Applicants LEAs in American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the Republic of Palau.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE) Territories and Freely Associated States Education Grant (TFASEG) Program, CFDA 84.256A, is a U.S. Department of Education discretionary grant competition designed to help raise student achievement by funding projects that deliver direct educational services. The program is aimed specifically at local educational agencies (LEAs) serving certain U.S. jurisdictions and a freely associated state, recognizing that these systems often face unique geographic, staffing, and resource challenges. Awards are made through a competitive process, meaning eligible LEAs submit proposals and are selected based on the criteria and requirements laid out in the official Federal Register notice.
Eligibility is limited to LEAs located in American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the Republic of Palau. The grant is intended to support efforts that align with the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA), as amended, and it gives grantees flexibility to pursue activities authorized under multiple ESEA titles. In practical terms, an LEA can propose a package of strategies such as professional development for educators, curriculum development and improvement, the development or purchase of instructional materials, and broader school improvement and reform initiatives, as long as those activities are consistent with ESEA authorities and are focused on improving outcomes for students.
The funded activities are framed around two major expectations. First, projects must conduct activities consistent with ESEA-related programs, including examples tied to ESEA Title I (improving the academic achievement of disadvantaged students), Title II (preparing, training, and recruiting high-quality teachers and principals), Title III (language instruction for limited English proficient and immigrant students), Title IV (21st Century Schools), and Title V (promoting informed parental choice and innovative programs). Second, projects must provide direct educational services that help students meet challenging academic achievement standards. Within the program notice, "direct educational services" is interpreted in a fairly practical way: activities should be designed to improve student achievement or the overall quality of education, and they should include things like instructional services for students and training for teachers. This definition signals that the Department is looking for proposals that have a clear line of sight to classroom impact rather than purely administrative or peripheral efforts.
For the FY 2012 competition referenced in the notice, the opportunity was posted on April 30, 2012, with applications made available the same day and a deadline for transmittal of applications of June 29, 2012. The estimated total funding amount was $4,750,000, with an expected six awards. Cost sharing or matching was not required, which reduces barriers for participation and allows eligible LEAs to propose projects without having to secure separate matching funds as a condition of award.
Applications had to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov rather than by email. Applicants were instructed to find the application package by searching the CFDA number without the letter suffix (searching "84.256" rather than "84.256A"). The notice emphasizes that the summary information is only a synopsis, and that applicants needed to rely on the official Federal Register application notice for the full set of rules and expectations, including any pre-application steps, required forms and narratives, performance measures, priorities, and detailed submission instructions.
Key administrative identifiers for this opportunity include Funding Opportunity Number ED GRANTS 043012 003, the agency listed as the Department of Education, and the program classification as a discretionary grant in the education category. The archived date listed is July 29, 2012, reflecting that this particular competition cycle has closed, though the description is still useful for understanding the structure and intent of the TFASEG program and how it supports ESEA-aligned, student-focused services in the eligible territories and the Republic of Palau.
For support and official points of contact, the notice lists Julius Cotton as a Grants.gov/FIND systems contact for access issues (202-245-6140, julius.cotton@ed.gov) and Collette Fisher as the program manager (202-260-2544, collette.fisher@ed.gov), with a mailing address at the U.S. Department of Education in Washington, DC.
Territories and Freely Associated States Education Grant (TFASEG) Program (CFDA 84.256A) - FAQs
What is the TFASEG Program (CFDA 84.256A)?
The Territories and Freely Associated States Education Grant (TFASEG) Program is a U.S. Department of Education discretionary grant competition run by the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE). It is designed to help raise student achievement by funding projects that deliver direct educational services.
Who runs this grant competition?
The program is administered by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE).
Is this a competitive grant or a formula grant?
This is a competitive discretionary grant. Eligible local educational agencies (LEAs) submit proposals and awards are made based on the selection criteria and requirements described in the official Federal Register notice.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to local educational agencies (LEAs) located in American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the Republic of Palau.
Are applicants outside these jurisdictions eligible?
No. Based on the information provided, only LEAs in the listed territories and the Republic of Palau are eligible to apply.
What is the main purpose of the grant?
The main purpose is to improve student outcomes by supporting projects that provide direct educational services and help students meet challenging academic achievement standards.
What does the program mean by "direct educational services"?
"Direct educational services" are activities designed to improve student achievement or the overall quality of education, with a clear connection to classroom impact. Examples described include instructional services for students and training for teachers.
What kinds of activities can be supported with TFASEG funds?
Eligible LEAs may propose ESEA-aligned strategies such as professional development for educators, curriculum development and improvement, development or purchase of instructional materials, and broader school improvement and reform initiatives, as long as the proposed activities are consistent with ESEA authorities and focused on improving student outcomes.
How does the grant relate to the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA)?
The grant is intended to support efforts aligned with the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA), as amended, and provides flexibility to pursue activities authorized under multiple ESEA titles.
Which ESEA titles are referenced as examples of allowable program alignment?
The notice references examples tied to multiple ESEA titles, including Title I (improving academic achievement of disadvantaged students), Title II (preparing, training, and recruiting high-quality teachers and principals), Title III (language instruction for limited English proficient and immigrant students), Title IV (21st Century Schools), and Title V (promoting informed parental choice and innovative programs).
Does the grant require a match or cost sharing?
No. Cost sharing or matching was not required for the FY 2012 competition described.
How much funding was expected to be available in the referenced competition?
For the FY 2012 competition referenced, the estimated total funding amount was $4,750,000.
How many awards were expected?
The notice anticipated approximately six awards for the referenced competition cycle.
When was the FY 2012 opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on April 30, 2012, and applications were made available the same day.
What was the application deadline for the referenced cycle?
The deadline for transmittal of applications was June 29, 2012.
Is this opportunity currently open?
The opportunity information provided indicates an archived date of July 29, 2012, which reflects that this specific competition cycle has closed.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications had to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov (not by email), based on the information provided.
How do applicants find the application package on Grants.gov?
Applicants were instructed to search by the CFDA number without the letter suffix. Specifically, search for "84.256" rather than "84.256A" to find the application package.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed is ED GRANTS 043012 003.
What should applicants rely on for complete requirements and instructions?
The summary information is only a synopsis. Applicants were directed to rely on the official Federal Register application notice for the full set of rules and expectations, including any pre-application steps, required forms and narratives, performance measures, priorities, and detailed submission instructions.
Who can be contacted for Grants.gov or system access issues?
For Grants.gov/FIND systems access issues, the notice lists Julius Cotton at 202-245-6140 or julius.cotton@ed.gov.
Who is the program manager contact?
The notice lists Collette Fisher as the program manager at 202-260-2544 or collette.fisher@ed.gov.
What agency and category is this opportunity associated with?
The agency is the U.S. Department of Education. The opportunity is classified as a discretionary grant in the education category.
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