Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 032814 001
Apply for ED GRANTS 032814 001
- The Department of Education in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE) Turnaround School Leaders Program CFDA Number 84.377B" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 84.377 School Improvement Grants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 28, 2014 and posted on Mar 28, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 23, 2014 Applications Available March 28, 2014. Date of Pre Application Webinar April 9, 2014. Further information will be available at http://www2.ed.gov/programs/sif/index.html. Deadline for Notice of Intent to Apply (optional) April 25, 2014. Notice of Intent to Apply The Department will be able to develop a more efficient process for reviewing grant applications if it has a better understanding of the number of entities that intend to apply for funding under this program. Therefore, the Secretary strongly encourages each potential applicant to notify the Department by sending a short email message indicating the applicants intent to submit an application for funding. The email need not include information regarding the content of the proposed application, only the applicants intent to submit it. This email notification should be sent to the Office of School Turnaround at leadership.pipeline@ed.gov. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications May 23, 2014.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $14,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 8 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligible Applicants (1) An LEA or consortium of LEAs with at least five SIG schools and/or SIG eligible schools (2) A State educational agency (SEA) in partnership with an LEA or consortium of LEAs with at least five SIG schools and/or SIG eligible schools (3) An institution of higher education (IHE) in partnership with an LEA or consortium of LEAs with at least five SIG schools and/or SIG eligible schools (4) Another public or private nonprofit or for profit organization in partnership with an LEA and/or consortium of LEAs with at least five SIG schools and/or SIG eligible schools and, (5) A combination of the above eligible applicants in partnership. Eligible applicants seeking to apply as a consortium or partnership must comply with the regulations in 34 CFR 75.127 75.129, which address group applications.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE) Turnaround School Leaders Program (CFDA 84.377B) is a discretionary grant program run by the U.S. Department of Education designed to strengthen school leadership in the nation s lowest performing schools connected to the School Improvement Grants (SIG) framework. The core purpose is to help applicants build, implement, or significantly improve a leadership pipeline that reliably selects, prepares, places, supports, and retains effective school leaders, including the option to develop leadership teams rather than focusing only on single principals. The program is aimed specifically at SIG schools and SIG eligible schools within a local educational agency (LEA) or a consortium of LEAs, reflecting the idea that sustainable school turnaround depends heavily on having a steady supply of leaders trained for high need, high pressure school improvement environments.
In practical terms, the grant opportunity focuses on end to end leadership pipeline systems rather than one off trainings. Projects are expected to address the full arc of leader development: identifying and recruiting high potential candidates, preparing them with the skills needed to turn around persistently low achieving schools, placing them into SIG or SIG eligible schools, and then providing ongoing supports that improve effectiveness and reduce turnover. Retention is a key emphasis, since frequent leadership churn can undermine improvement efforts even when short term gains appear. While the synopsis does not list required activities in detail, the language signals a preference for comprehensive approaches that connect preparation and placement to real district needs and provide structured support once leaders are on the job.
Eligibility is built around partnerships anchored by an LEA or consortium that has scale in turnaround work, specifically at least five SIG schools and or SIG eligible schools. Eligible applicants include: (1) an LEA or consortium of LEAs meeting the five school threshold; (2) a State educational agency (SEA) partnering with an eligible LEA or consortium; (3) an institution of higher education (IHE) partnering with an eligible LEA or consortium; (4) another public or private nonprofit or for profit organization partnering with an eligible LEA or consortium; and (5) combinations of these entities working together. This structure makes it clear that the Department expected many proposals to be collaborative, with districts providing the placement sites and operational context, and partners contributing expertise in leader preparation, coaching, talent management systems, or evaluation and continuous improvement. Applicants proposing a consortium or partnership arrangement are required to follow the federal group application rules in 34 CFR 75.127 75.129.
From a funding and competition standpoint, the opportunity anticipated a relatively small number of awards and a moderate total funding pool. The notice projected about 8 awards with an estimated total funding amount of $14,000,000, and it explicitly stated there was no cost sharing or matching requirement. The opportunity was posted March 28, 2014, with applications made available the same day. A pre application webinar was scheduled for April 9, 2014, with additional program information referenced through the School Improvement Fund webpage. An optional notice of intent to apply was due April 25, 2014, encouraged so the Department could plan for an efficient peer review process; interested applicants were asked to email a brief statement of intent to leadership.pipeline@ed.gov. The final deadline for transmittal of applications was May 23, 2014, and the opportunity was later archived June 22, 2014.
All applications had to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov using the downloadable application package, completed offline and then uploaded for submission. The notice emphasized that applications could not be emailed directly to the Department. Applicants were instructed to search for the application package by CFDA number and not to include the alpha suffix in the search (for example, search 84.377 rather than 84.377B). The program was administered by the Department of Education, and the synopsis referenced that the authoritative requirements, priorities, selection criteria, performance measures, and detailed submission instructions were contained in the official Federal Register notice rather than in the summary itself.
For support and questions, the opportunity provided both technical and program contacts. Grants.gov and system access issues were directed to Julius Cotton (ED Grants.gov FIND Systems Admin) at 202 245 6288 or EducationGrantInquiries@ed.gov. Programmatic questions were directed to OESE staff Janine Rudder (202 205 3785) and Christopher Tate (202 260 8103), both reachable via leadership.pipeline@ed.gov, at the U.S. Department of Education offices in Washington, DC.
Turnaround School Leaders Program (CFDA 84.377B) FAQs
1) What is the Turnaround School Leaders Program (CFDA 84.377B)?
It is a discretionary grant program administered by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE). The program is designed to strengthen school leadership in the nation’s lowest-performing schools connected to the School Improvement Grants (SIG) framework.
2) What is the main purpose of this grant opportunity?
The core purpose is to help applicants build, implement, or significantly improve a leadership pipeline that reliably selects, prepares, places, supports, and retains effective school leaders for SIG and SIG-eligible schools. The program also allows projects to focus on leadership teams rather than only individual principals.
3) What types of schools are targeted by this program?
The program is aimed specifically at SIG schools and SIG-eligible schools within a local educational agency (LEA) or a consortium of LEAs.
4) What does the program mean by a “leadership pipeline�
Based on the synopsis, a leadership pipeline is an end-to-end system that covers the full arc of leader development, including identifying and recruiting candidates, preparing them, placing them into SIG or SIG-eligible schools, and providing ongoing support to improve effectiveness and reduce turnover.
5) Does the grant emphasize one-time trainings or comprehensive systems?
The synopsis signals a preference for comprehensive, end-to-end pipeline systems rather than one-off trainings. Projects are expected to connect preparation and placement to real district needs and provide structured supports once leaders are on the job.
6) Is retaining school leaders a focus of the program?
Yes. Retention is a key emphasis in the synopsis, since frequent leadership turnover can undermine school improvement efforts even when short-term gains occur.
7) Can an application focus on developing leadership teams instead of only principals?
Yes. The synopsis explicitly notes the option to develop leadership teams rather than focusing only on single principals.
8) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is built around partnerships anchored by an LEA or consortium of LEAs with at least five SIG schools and/or SIG-eligible schools. Eligible applicants include:
- An LEA or consortium of LEAs meeting the five-school threshold
- A State educational agency (SEA) partnering with an eligible LEA or consortium
- An institution of higher education (IHE) partnering with an eligible LEA or consortium
- Another public or private nonprofit or for-profit organization partnering with an eligible LEA or consortium
- Combinations of the above entities working together
9) Is an LEA required to be part of the partnership or consortium?
Yes. The synopsis describes eligibility as anchored by an LEA or consortium of LEAs that meets the scale requirement (at least five SIG and/or SIG-eligible schools). Other entities are eligible when partnering with an eligible LEA or consortium.
10) What is the minimum “scale†requirement mentioned for eligibility?
The eligible LEA or consortium must have at least five SIG schools and/or SIG-eligible schools.
11) Are consortium or partnership applications subject to any specific federal rules?
Yes. Applicants proposing a consortium or partnership arrangement are required to follow the federal group application rules in 34 CFR 75.127 through 75.129.
12) Approximately how many awards were expected?
The notice projected about 8 awards.
13) What was the estimated total funding available?
The synopsis estimated a total funding amount of $14,000,000.
14) Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The synopsis explicitly stated there was no cost sharing or matching requirement.
15) When was the opportunity posted and when were applications made available?
The opportunity was posted on March 28, 2014, and applications were made available the same day.
16) Was there a pre-application webinar?
Yes. A pre-application webinar was scheduled for April 9, 2014.
17) Was a notice of intent to apply required?
No. The notice of intent to apply was optional, but encouraged so the Department could plan for an efficient peer review process.
18) When was the optional notice of intent to apply due, and how was it submitted?
The optional notice of intent to apply was due April 25, 2014. Interested applicants were asked to email a brief statement of intent to leadership.pipeline@ed.gov.
19) What was the deadline to submit the full application?
The deadline for transmittal of applications was May 23, 2014.
20) Was this funding opportunity later archived?
Yes. The opportunity was later archived on June 22, 2014.
21) How were applications required to be submitted?
All applications had to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov using the downloadable application package, completed offline and then uploaded for submission.
22) Could applications be emailed directly to the U.S. Department of Education?
No. The synopsis emphasized that applications could not be emailed directly to the Department.
23) How do applicants find the correct application package on Grants.gov?
Applicants were instructed to search by CFDA number and not include the alpha suffix. For example, search for 84.377 rather than 84.377B.
24) Where can applicants find the official requirements, priorities, and selection criteria?
The synopsis states that authoritative requirements, priorities, selection criteria, performance measures, and detailed submission instructions were contained in the official Federal Register notice (not in the synopsis).
25) Who should be contacted for Grants.gov technical issues?
For Grants.gov and system access issues, the synopsis directs applicants to Julius Cotton (ED Grants.gov FIND Systems Admin) at (202) 245-6288 or EducationGrantInquiries@ed.gov.
26) Who should be contacted for programmatic questions about the Turnaround School Leaders Program?
Programmatic questions were directed to OESE staff Janine Rudder at (202) 205-3785 and Christopher Tate at (202) 260-8103. Both were also reachable via leadership.pipeline@ed.gov.
27) Which U.S. Department of Education office administered this program?
The program was administered by the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE) within the U.S. Department of Education.
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