Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 012513 001
Apply for ED GRANTS 012513 001
- The Department of Education in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESEO) Office of Indian Education (OIE) Professional Development Program CFDA NUmber 84.299B" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 84.299 Indian Education Special Programs for Indian Children.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 28, 2013 and posted on Jan 25, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 1, 2013 Applications Available January 25, 2013. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications March 1, 2013.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $2,347,789.00 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 Eligible applicants for this program are institutions of higher education, including Indian institutions of higher education State educational agencies (SEAs) or local educational agencies (LEAs) in consortium with an institution of higher education Indian tribes or organizations in consortium with an institution of higher education and Department of the Interior/Bureau of Indian Education funded schools in consortium with an institution of higher education. LEAs include charter schools that are considered LEAs under State law.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESEO), through the Office of Indian Education (OIE), offered this discretionary grant opportunity under CFDA 84.299B, the Indian Education Professional Development Program. The overall purpose of the program is workforce development for Indian education: increasing the number of qualified Indian individuals in professions that serve Indian communities, preparing qualified Indian individuals to become teachers and other education personnel (including related support roles), and strengthening the skills of Indian individuals who are already working in education. In practice, the program is aimed at building and sustaining a pipeline of culturally grounded, well-prepared professionals who can serve Indian students and communities in school settings and related education services.
Grant-funded projects under this opportunity could support a range of professional learning and training activities. Examples explicitly noted include continuing education programs, symposia, workshops, and conferences, as well as direct financial support. This framing suggests applicants could propose structured preparation programs (such as teacher or administrator preparation and training pathways), targeted upskilling for current educators and school staff, and professional learning events that improve instructional practice, leadership capacity, and support services in Indian education contexts. While the synopsis does not list detailed priorities or required components, it makes clear that the emphasis is on training, credentialing or professional readiness, and practical skill improvement tied to serving Indian students and schools.
Eligibility was limited to specific applicant types and, in many cases, required a consortium with an institution of higher education (IHE). Eligible applicants included: (1) institutions of higher education, including Indian institutions of higher education; (2) State educational agencies (SEAs) or local educational agencies (LEAs) when applying in consortium with an IHE; (3) Indian tribes or organizations when applying in consortium with an IHE; and (4) Department of the Interior/Bureau of Indian Education (BIE)-funded schools when applying in consortium with an IHE. The notice also clarifies that LEAs include charter schools if they are recognized as LEAs under State law. This eligibility structure highlights the program design: higher education partners play a central role, likely because the program’s goals often involve formal preparation, certification, and professional development systems that colleges and universities are positioned to deliver.
From a funding and administrative standpoint, this opportunity was posted January 25, 2013, with applications available the same day and an application deadline of March 1, 2013. The Department estimated a total of $2,347,789 available and anticipated making approximately six awards. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, which generally lowers barriers for applicants that may have limited non-federal resources. The funding instrument type was a grant, and the funding activity category was education.
Applications were required to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov. Applicants were instructed to locate the downloadable application package by searching the CFDA number without the letter suffix (search 84.299 rather than 84.299B). The opportunity listing provided Grants.gov support contacts (1-800-518-4726 and support@grants.gov) for technical assistance. For program and access questions, the notice listed Department of Education contacts including Joyce Mays (Management Analyst, 202-245-6122, joyce.mays@ed.gov) and Program Manager Lana Shaughnessy (202-205-2528) at the U.S. Department of Education in Washington, DC.
In short, CFDA 84.299B supported projects that develop, train, and advance Indian educators and education professionals through higher-education-connected pathways and professional learning, with the broader objective of strengthening the capacity and quality of services provided to Indian students and communities. For precise requirements, selection criteria, and any competitive preferences, the controlling source would be the Federal Register application notice referenced in the announcement.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): CFDA 84.299B - Indian Education Professional Development Program
What is CFDA 84.299B?
CFDA 84.299B refers to the Indian Education Professional Development Program, a discretionary grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESEO) through the Office of Indian Education (OIE).
What is the main purpose of this grant program?
The overall purpose is workforce development for Indian education. The program focuses on (1) increasing the number of qualified Indian individuals in professions that serve Indian communities, (2) preparing qualified Indian individuals to become teachers and other education personnel (including related support roles), and (3) strengthening the skills of Indian individuals already working in education.
What kinds of projects does this opportunity support?
Grant-funded projects may support professional learning and training activities connected to serving Indian students and communities. Examples mentioned include continuing education programs, symposia, workshops, and conferences, as well as direct financial support.
Does the program support teacher preparation or educator credentialing pathways?
The synopsis emphasizes training, credentialing or professional readiness, and practical skill improvement tied to serving Indian students and schools. It also notes the central role of institutions of higher education, which suggests applicants could propose structured preparation programs such as teacher or administrator preparation and training pathways, consistent with the program's workforce development goals.
Can the grant be used for professional development events like workshops or conferences?
Yes. The opportunity explicitly lists symposia, workshops, and conferences as examples of activities that could be supported under grant-funded projects.
Does this opportunity provide direct financial support?
Yes. The synopsis notes that projects could include direct financial support as part of the supported activities.
Who is eligible to apply for this grant?
Eligibility is limited to specific applicant types, and several categories require applying in consortium with an institution of higher education (IHE). Eligible applicants include: (1) institutions of higher education, including Indian institutions of higher education; (2) State educational agencies (SEAs) or local educational agencies (LEAs) when applying in consortium with an IHE; (3) Indian tribes or organizations when applying in consortium with an IHE; and (4) Department of the Interior/Bureau of Indian Education (BIE)-funded schools when applying in consortium with an IHE.
Is a consortium with an institution of higher education (IHE) required?
In many cases, yes. SEAs or LEAs, Indian tribes or organizations, and BIE-funded schools were eligible when applying in consortium with an IHE. The synopsis highlights that higher education partners play a central role in the program design.
Are charter schools eligible to apply?
Charter schools may qualify under the LEA category if they are recognized as LEAs under State law. If applying as an LEA, the eligibility language indicates the application must be in consortium with an IHE.
What federal agency office is offering this opportunity?
This opportunity was offered by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESEO), through the Office of Indian Education (OIE).
What is the funding instrument type and program area?
The funding instrument type is a grant, and the funding activity category is education.
When was the opportunity posted and what was the application deadline?
The opportunity was posted on January 25, 2013, applications were available the same day, and the application deadline was March 1, 2013.
How much funding was available and how many awards were expected?
The Department estimated a total of $2,347,789 available and anticipated making approximately six awards.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice states there was no cost sharing or matching requirement.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications were required to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov.
How do applicants find the application package on Grants.gov?
Applicants were instructed to search the CFDA number without the letter suffix. In other words, search for 84.299 rather than 84.299B to locate the downloadable application package.
Who should applicants contact for Grants.gov technical help?
The opportunity listing provided Grants.gov support contacts for technical assistance: 1-800-518-4726 and support@grants.gov.
Who are the program contacts at the U.S. Department of Education?
The notice listed Joyce Mays (Management Analyst) at 202-245-6122 and joyce.mays@ed.gov, and Program Manager Lana Shaughnessy at 202-205-2528, at the U.S. Department of Education in Washington, DC.
Where can applicants find the official requirements and selection criteria?
The synopsis indicates that the controlling source for precise requirements, selection criteria, and any competitive preferences is the Federal Register application notice referenced in the announcement.
What is the overall program emphasis, in plain terms?
The program is aimed at building and sustaining a pipeline of culturally grounded, well-prepared professionals who can serve Indian students and communities in school settings and related education services, through higher-education-connected pathways and professional learning.
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