Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 032310 003
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- The Department of Education in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Office of Innovation and Improvement Charter Schools Program (CSP) Grants for National Leadership Activities CFDA 84.282N" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 84.282 Charter Schools.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 23, 2010 and posted on Mar 23, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 14, 2010 Applications Available March 23, 2010. Date of Pre Application Meeting April 8, 2010. The Department will hold a pre application meeting for prospective applicants on April 8, 2010, from 100 p.m. to 300 p.m. at the U.S. Department of Education, Barnard Auditorium, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW., Washington, DC. Interested parties are invited to participate in this meeting to discuss the purpose of the program, absolute and competitive priorities, selection criteria, application requirements, submission requirements, and reporting requirements. Interested parties may participate in this meeting either by conference call or in person. This site is accessible by Metro on the Blue, Orange, Green, and Yellow lines at the Seventh Street and Maryland Avenue exit of the LEnfant Plaza station. After the meeting, program staff will be available from 300 p.m. to 500 p.m. on that same day to provide information and technical assistance through individual consultation. Individuals interested in attending this meeting are encouraged to pre register by e mailing their name, organization, and contact information with the subject heading PRE APPLICATION MEETING to CharterSchools@ed.gov. There is no registration fee for attending this meeting. For further information contact Richard Payton, U.S. Department of Education, Office of Innovation and Improvement, Room 4W225, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20202. Telephone (202) 453 7698 or by e mail richard.payton@ed.gov. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications May 14, 2010.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $3,500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 5 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligible Applicants State educational agencies (SEAs) and local educational agencies (LEAs) in States with a State statute specifically authorizing the establishment of charter schools and public and private non profit organizations, including non profit charter management organizations. Eligible applicants may also apply as a group or consortium.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Office of Innovation and Improvement Charter Schools Program (CSP) Grants for National Leadership Activities (CFDA 84.282N) is a competitive, discretionary grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of Education for fiscal year 2010. The program is rooted in Section 5205 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7221d), which authorizes the Secretary of Education to fund national-level activities that strengthen and expand the charter school sector. The core idea behind this competition is not simply to support individual schools, but to advance work with national significance that can deepen understanding of the charter model and help increase the availability of high-quality charter schools across the country.
At a practical level, the CSP’s broader purpose is to expand the number of strong charter schools available to students nationwide by supporting key stages of charter development, including planning, program design, and initial implementation. The notice also emphasizes evaluation as a central theme, specifically encouraging work that examines the effects of charter schools on students and student academic achievement, as well as impacts on staff and parents. Because these awards fall under “national activities projects” described in the statute, the Department highlights that proposals must make a clear, well-supported case that the problems being addressed matter at a national level and that the applicant’s strategy is credible and compelling. In other words, the competition is looking for projects whose results, tools, findings, or models can be used beyond one community and can inform the field more broadly.
For FY 2010, the Department anticipated making about five awards, with an estimated total funding amount of $3.5 million. No cost sharing or matching requirement is indicated in the synopsis, meaning applicants are not required to provide matching funds as a condition of the award (though the official Federal Register notice should be consulted for any nuances). The funding instrument is a grant, and the activity category is education, which situates this opportunity among other discretionary federal education investments aimed at innovation, evidence-building, and scalable improvements.
Eligibility is relatively broad but still specific. Eligible applicants include State educational agencies (SEAs) and local educational agencies (LEAs) located in states that have a statute specifically authorizing the establishment of charter schools. In addition, public and private nonprofit organizations may apply, including nonprofit charter management organizations. The opportunity also allows groups or consortia of eligible entities to apply together, which can be useful for projects that require multi-state reach, cross-organization expertise, or partnerships between researchers, operators, and public agencies.
The application process is fully electronic and must be submitted through the Department’s e-Application system via the e-Grants website (http://e-grants.ed.gov). The notice makes a point of stating that applicants cannot email an electronic copy of the application to the Department; submission must occur through the official online system, where entered information is saved directly into a database. The application package was made available on March 23, 2010, and the deadline for transmittal of applications was May 14, 2010. The opportunity was later archived on June 13, 2010, reflecting that it was tied to that specific fiscal-year competition cycle.
To help applicants understand the requirements, the Department scheduled a pre-application meeting on April 8, 2010, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the U.S. Department of Education in Washington, DC (Barnard Auditorium, 400 Maryland Avenue SW). Prospective applicants could attend either in person or by conference call. The session was designed to walk through the purpose of the program, absolute and competitive priorities, selection criteria, application and submission requirements, and reporting expectations. After the main session, Department staff also offered individual consultation and technical assistance from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. the same day. Interested participants were encouraged to preregister by emailing their contact information with the subject line “PRE APPLICATION MEETING” to CharterSchools@ed.gov, and there was no registration fee.
For official guidance, the synopsis repeatedly stresses that the definitive requirements and rules are those published in the Federal Register notice, including details on eligibility, priorities, performance measures, and submission instructions. The opportunity listing includes primary contacts for support: Richard Payton (Program Manager) in the Office of Innovation and Improvement for programmatic questions, and Julius Cotton for assistance accessing the full announcement electronically. This combination of program and systems support reflects the two main hurdles applicants often face in federal competitions: understanding what the program is seeking and navigating the online submission process correctly.
FAQs: Charter Schools Program (CSP) Grants for National Leadership Activities (CFDA 84.282N) - FY 2010
What is this grant opportunity?
This is the Office of Innovation and Improvement Charter Schools Program (CSP) Grants for National Leadership Activities (CFDA 84.282N), a competitive, discretionary grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of Education for fiscal year (FY) 2010.
What is the legal authority for this program?
The opportunity is rooted in Section 5205 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7221d), which authorizes the Secretary of Education to fund national-level activities that strengthen and expand the charter school sector.
What is the main purpose of the CSP National Leadership Activities competition?
The main purpose is to support national-level work that strengthens and expands the charter school sector, deepens understanding of the charter model, and helps increase the availability of high-quality charter schools across the country.
Is this funding intended to support a single charter school?
Not primarily. The notice emphasizes that the core idea is to fund work with national significance rather than simply supporting individual schools. Projects are expected to produce results, tools, findings, or models that can be used beyond one community and inform the field broadly.
What types of charter-related activities does the broader CSP program aim to support?
The broader CSP purpose is to expand the number of strong charter schools available to students nationwide by supporting key stages of charter development, including planning, program design, and initial implementation.
How important is evaluation in this competition?
Evaluation is a central theme. The notice specifically encourages work that examines the effects of charter schools on students and student academic achievement, as well as impacts on staff and parents.
What does it mean that these are "national activities projects"?
The Department highlights that proposals must clearly and credibly demonstrate that the problem being addressed matters at a national level and that the proposed strategy is well-supported, credible, and compelling.
How many awards were anticipated for FY 2010?
For FY 2010, the Department anticipated making about five awards.
What was the estimated total funding amount for FY 2010?
The estimated total funding amount was $3.5 million.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is indicated in the synopsis, meaning matching funds were not required as a condition of the award. The Federal Register notice is identified as the definitive source for any nuances.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument is a grant.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is education.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include State educational agencies (SEAs) and local educational agencies (LEAs) located in states that have a statute specifically authorizing the establishment of charter schools. Public and private nonprofit organizations may also apply, including nonprofit charter management organizations.
Can multiple organizations apply together?
Yes. Groups or consortia of eligible entities are allowed to apply together, which can support projects requiring multi-state reach, cross-organization expertise, or partnerships between researchers, operators, and public agencies.
How must the application be submitted?
The application process is fully electronic and must be submitted through the Department's e-Application system via the e-Grants website (http://e-grants.ed.gov).
Can applicants submit the application by email?
No. The notice states that applicants cannot email an electronic copy of the application to the Department. Submission must occur through the official online system, where the entered information is saved directly into a database.
When was the application package available?
The application package was made available on March 23, 2010.
What was the deadline to submit applications?
The deadline for transmittal of applications was May 14, 2010.
What does it mean that the opportunity was archived?
The listing was archived on June 13, 2010, indicating it was tied to the FY 2010 competition cycle and is no longer an active open opportunity under that specific posting.
Was there a pre-application meeting?
Yes. The Department scheduled a pre-application meeting on April 8, 2010.
When and where was the pre-application meeting held?
It took place on April 8, 2010, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the U.S. Department of Education in Washington, DC (Barnard Auditorium, 400 Maryland Avenue SW).
Could applicants attend the pre-application meeting remotely?
Yes. Prospective applicants could attend either in person or by conference call.
What topics were covered in the pre-application meeting?
The session was designed to explain the purpose of the program, absolute and competitive priorities, selection criteria, application and submission requirements, and reporting expectations.
Was additional technical assistance offered after the pre-application meeting?
Yes. Department staff offered individual consultation and technical assistance from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on the same day.
How did participants preregister for the pre-application meeting?
Interested participants were encouraged to preregister by emailing their contact information with the subject line "PRE APPLICATION MEETING" to CharterSchools@ed.gov.
Was there a registration fee for the pre-application meeting?
No. The notice states there was no registration fee.
Where should applicants look for the definitive requirements and rules?
The synopsis emphasizes that the definitive requirements and rules are those published in the Federal Register notice, including details on eligibility, priorities, performance measures, and submission instructions.
Who can be contacted for programmatic questions?
Richard Payton (Program Manager) in the Office of Innovation and Improvement is listed as a primary contact for programmatic questions.
Who can be contacted for help accessing the full announcement electronically?
Julius Cotton is listed as a contact for assistance accessing the full announcement electronically.
What are the main challenges this listing anticipates for applicants?
The listing reflects two common hurdles in federal competitions: understanding what the program is seeking (program priorities, selection criteria, reporting expectations) and navigating the online submission process correctly (using e-Application through e-Grants, and not submitting by email).
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