Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 120612 001
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- The Department of Education in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Office of English Language Acquisition (OELA) Native American and Alaska Native Children in School Program CFDA Number 84.365C" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 84.365 English Language Acquisition State Grants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 6, 2012 and posted on Dec 6, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 1, 2013 Applications Available December 6, 2012. Pre application Technical Assistance for Potential Applicants A webinar for potential applicants will be conducted 14 days after the publication of this notice in the Federal Register. For further information on this webinar, contact Yvonne Putney Mathieu at (202) 401 1461, or by email at yvonne.mathieu@ed.gov. Please include 84.365C Webinar Information in the subject heading of your email. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications February 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 $3,825,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 17 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligible Applicants The following entities, when they operate elementary, secondary, or postsecondary schools primarily for Native American children (including Alaska Native children), are eligible applicants under this program Indian tribes tribally sanctioned educational authorities Native Hawaiian or Native American Pacific Islander native language educational organizations elementary schools or secondary schools that are operated or funded by the Department of the Interiors Bureau of Indian Education (BIE), or a consortium of these schools elementary schools or secondary schools operated under a contract with or grant from the BIE in consortium with another such school or a tribal or community organization and elementary schools or secondary schools operated by the BIE and an IHE, in consortium with an elementary school or secondary school operated under a contract with or a grant from the BIE or a tribal or community organization. Note Any eligible entity that receives Federal financial assistance under this program is not eligible to receive a subgrant under section 3114 of title III of the ESEA. Note Eligible applicants applying as a consortium should read and follow the regulations in 34 CFR 75.127 through 75.129. Note Charter schools meeting the eligibility requirement described in this section are eligible to apply for a grant under the Native American and Alaska Native Children in School Program.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Office of English Language Acquisition (OELA) Native American and Alaska Native Children in School Program (CFDA 84.365C) is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Education designed to strengthen English language outcomes for English learners served in schools that primarily educate Native American and Alaska Native children. The central aim is to help participating students reach high levels of academic attainment in English and, at the same time, to encourage meaningful parental and community involvement in language instruction educational programs. While projects may include instruction in Native American languages and support the teaching and study of those languages, the program is clear that the grant-funded project must ultimately be driven by an objective of increasing English language proficiency for participating students. In the notice, the term "English learner" is used interchangeably with "limited English proficient (LEP)" as defined in federal education law.
This opportunity is authorized under Title III of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA), as amended, and it is structured as a grant (not a cooperative agreement or contract). The funding instrument is a standard federal discretionary grant, and there is no cost sharing or matching requirement listed for applicants, which means the program does not require applicants to contribute a specific non-federal match as a condition of receiving an award. For the fiscal year referenced in the posting (FY 2013), the Department anticipated making about 17 awards, with an estimated total funding level of $3,825,000. The funding opportunity number shown for this competition is ED-GRANTS-120612-001.
Eligibility is limited to specific types of entities, generally tied to the operation of elementary, secondary, or postsecondary schools that primarily serve Native American children, including Alaska Native children. Eligible applicants include Indian tribes and tribally sanctioned educational authorities, as well as Native Hawaiian or Native American Pacific Islander native language educational organizations, when they meet the program’s school-serving criteria. Schools operated or funded by the Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) are also eligible, including BIE schools applying on their own or as part of a consortium. The eligibility language also allows certain consortium arrangements, such as elementary or secondary schools operated under a contract with or grant from the BIE partnering with another such school or with a tribal or community organization, as well as BIE-operated schools partnering with an institution of higher education (IHE) in consortium with other eligible BIE contract or grant schools or tribal/community organizations. Charter schools may apply as well, as long as they meet the stated eligibility requirements. Applicants proposing to apply as a consortium are expected to follow the applicable federal consortium regulations found at 34 CFR 75.127 through 75.129.
There are also important participation limitations noted. Any eligible entity that receives federal financial assistance under this specific program is not eligible to receive a subgrant under section 3114 of Title III of the ESEA. In practical terms, applicants should pay attention to how receiving this award could affect their ability to receive certain other Title III funds at the subgrant level, and they should confirm how that restriction applies to their particular funding situation before applying.
Applications had to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov rather than by email or other delivery methods. The application package is accessed by searching the CFDA number, but applicants are instructed not to include the letter suffix when searching (so search "84.365" rather than "84.365C"). The posting lists an applications-available date of December 6, 2012, and a deadline for transmittal of applications of February 1, 2013, with the opportunity later archived on March 3, 2013. The notice also highlights that the funding opportunity description provided is only a synopsis and that the controlling details are in the official Federal Register notice, which contains the full requirements, priorities, selection criteria, performance measures, and submission instructions.
To support prospective applicants, the Department scheduled a pre-application technical assistance webinar to be held about 14 days after the Federal Register publication. The notice provides a contact for webinar information: Yvonne Putney Mathieu at (202) 401-1461 and yvonne.mathieu@ed.gov, with a request that emails include "84.365C Webinar Information" in the subject line. For technical issues accessing the announcement electronically, the notice lists Julius Cotton (ED Grants.gov FIND Systems Admin) at (202) 245-6140 and julius.cotton@ed.gov. Programmatic contacts are also provided: Trini Torres at (202) 401-1445 (email shown as trinidad.torres carrion@ed.gov in the text) and Sharon Coleman at (202) 401-1452 (sharon.coleman@ed.gov), both at the U.S. Department of Education in Washington, DC.
Overall, this grant competition is aimed at improving English proficiency and related academic outcomes for Native American and Alaska Native English learners in eligible school settings, while also reinforcing family and community engagement in language instruction. It allows culturally and linguistically responsive approaches, including Native language components, as long as the project stays anchored to measurable progress in English language proficiency for students served.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the OELA Native American and Alaska Native Children in School Program (CFDA 84.365C)?
It is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of English Language Acquisition (OELA). The program is designed to strengthen English language outcomes for English learners served in schools that primarily educate Native American and Alaska Native children.
What is the main purpose of this grant program?
The central aim is to help participating students reach high levels of academic attainment in English, while also encouraging meaningful parental and community involvement in language instruction educational programs.
Does the program allow Native American language instruction?
Yes. Projects may include instruction in Native American languages and support the teaching and study of those languages. However, the grant-funded project must be driven by the objective of increasing English language proficiency for participating students.
What does the program mean by "English learner"?
In this notice, "English learner" is used interchangeably with "limited English proficient (LEP)" as defined in federal education law.
What law authorizes this funding opportunity?
This opportunity is authorized under Title III of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA), as amended.
What type of federal funding instrument is this?
This opportunity is structured as a grant (a standard federal discretionary grant), not as a cooperative agreement or a contract.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is listed for applicants. The program does not require applicants to contribute a specific non-federal match as a condition of receiving an award.
How much funding was expected to be available, and how many awards were anticipated?
For the fiscal year referenced in the posting (FY 2013), the Department anticipated making about 17 awards, with an estimated total funding level of $3,825,000.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number shown for this competition is ED-GRANTS-120612-001.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to specific types of entities generally tied to the operation of elementary, secondary, or postsecondary schools that primarily serve Native American children, including Alaska Native children. Eligible applicants include Indian tribes and tribally sanctioned educational authorities, and certain Native Hawaiian or Native American Pacific Islander native language educational organizations when they meet the program's school-serving criteria. Schools operated or funded by the Department of the Interior's Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) are also eligible, including BIE schools applying on their own or as part of a consortium. Charter schools may apply as well, as long as they meet the stated eligibility requirements.
Are Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) schools eligible?
Yes. Schools operated or funded by the Department of the Interior's Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) are eligible, including BIE schools applying individually or as part of a consortium.
Can an applicant apply as a consortium?
Yes. The eligibility language allows certain consortium arrangements. Applicants proposing to apply as a consortium are expected to follow the applicable federal consortium regulations at 34 CFR 75.127 through 75.129.
What types of consortium arrangements are mentioned as allowable?
The notice describes consortium options such as: (1) elementary or secondary schools operated under a contract with or grant from the BIE partnering with another such school or with a tribal or community organization; and (2) BIE-operated schools partnering with an institution of higher education (IHE) in consortium with other eligible BIE contract or grant schools or tribal/community organizations.
Is there any restriction related to other Title III funds if an entity receives this grant?
Yes. Any eligible entity that receives federal financial assistance under this specific program is not eligible to receive a subgrant under section 3114 of Title III of the ESEA. Applicants are advised to confirm how this restriction applies to their particular funding situation before applying.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications had to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov, not by email or other delivery methods.
How do applicants find the application package on Grants.gov?
The application package is accessed by searching the CFDA number, and applicants are instructed not to include the letter suffix when searching (search "84.365" rather than "84.365C").
What were the key dates listed in the posting?
The posting lists an applications-available date of December 6, 2012, and a deadline for transmittal of applications of February 1, 2013. The opportunity was later archived on March 3, 2013.
Where are the official requirements and selection criteria found?
The notice states that the online funding opportunity description is only a synopsis. The controlling details are in the official Federal Register notice, which contains the full requirements, priorities, selection criteria, performance measures, and submission instructions.
Was there a pre-application technical assistance webinar?
Yes. The Department scheduled a pre-application technical assistance webinar to be held about 14 days after the Federal Register publication.
Who should be contacted for webinar information?
The notice lists Yvonne Putney Mathieu at (202) 401-1461 and yvonne.mathieu@ed.gov. Emails were requested to include the subject line "84.365C Webinar Information".
Who should be contacted for technical issues accessing the announcement electronically?
The notice lists Julius Cotton (ED Grants.gov FIND Systems Admin) at (202) 245-6140 and julius.cotton@ed.gov.
Who are the program contacts for this opportunity?
The notice lists Trini Torres at (202) 401-1445 (email shown as trinidad.torres carrion@ed.gov in the text) and Sharon Coleman at (202) 401-1452 (sharon.coleman@ed.gov), both at the U.S. Department of Education in Washington, DC.
What kinds of project approaches does the competition encourage?
Overall, the competition supports culturally and linguistically responsive approaches, including Native language components, as long as the project remains anchored to measurable progress in English language proficiency for the students served and reinforces family and community engagement in language instruction.
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