Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 053116 001
Apply for ED GRANTS 053116 001
- The ED in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Office of Innovation and Improvement (OII): American History and Civics Academies Program CFDA Number 84.422A" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 84.422.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 31, 2016 and posted on May 31, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 15, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Special district governments, Independent school districts, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, For profit organizations other than small businesses, Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
The Office of Innovation and Improvement (OII) American History and Civics Academies Program (CFDA 84.422A) is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Education (ED) designed to strengthen instruction and learning in American history and civics. The program funds the creation and operation of two related academy models. First, it supports Presidential Academies for the Teaching of American History and Civics, which provide professional learning workshops aimed at improving both new and experienced teachers knowledge and teaching capacity in these subjects. Second, it supports Congressional Academies for Students of American History and Civics, which are intended to give high school students structured opportunities to build a broader and deeper understanding of American history and civics through enriched academic experiences.
The opportunity is listed under Funding Opportunity Number ED GRANTS 053116 001 and is categorized as an education-focused discretionary grant. The synopsis provided is explicitly described as a summary of the full application notice published in the Federal Register, and applicants are directed to rely on the Federal Register version for the authoritative requirements. In practice, that official notice is where an applicant would find the binding details on eligibility nuances, required components of the project design, any competitive priorities, submission rules, performance measures, and contact information. The posting also points readers to free online access to the Federal Register and Code of Federal Regulations through the Government Publishing Office site (referenced as GPO Access in the text).
A wide range of entities are identified as eligible applicants, reflecting the programs potential reach across K-12 systems, higher education, and the nonprofit and private sectors. Eligible applicants include state, county, and city or township governments; special district governments; independent school districts; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status (as long as they are not institutions of higher education in that nonprofit category description); for-profit organizations other than small businesses; and other applicants as further clarified in the official notice. This broad eligibility suggests ED anticipated proposals from traditional education agencies and universities as well as mission-aligned organizations capable of delivering teacher professional development or student academies.
The application process is strictly electronic and must be completed through Grants.gov. Applicants are instructed to download the application package, complete it offline, and then submit it by uploading through the Grants.gov "Apply" function. The notice emphasizes that applications cannot be submitted by emailing an electronic copy to the Department. A small but important technical instruction is included for locating the correct application package: search by the CFDA number without the letter suffix, meaning applicants should search for 84.422 rather than 84.422A within Grants.gov. The original and current closing date listed for this posting is July 15, 2016, and the opportunity was created and posted on May 31, 2016.
In terms of scale, the listing indicates an expected number of awards of 1, while the award ceiling field is not populated in the provided synopsis. Because funding amounts, project period, and selection criteria are not detailed here, anyone planning to apply would need to consult the Federal Register application notice to understand the maximum award amount, the intended duration of funded projects, required activities and deliverables for the academy types, and how ED would evaluate proposals.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - American History and Civics Academies Program (CFDA 84.422A)
What is the American History and Civics Academies Program (CFDA 84.422A)?
It is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Education (ED), administered by the Office of Innovation and Improvement (OII), intended to strengthen instruction and learning in American history and civics.
What is the main purpose of this grant opportunity?
The program is designed to improve teaching and learning in American history and civics by funding the creation and operation of academies that provide structured, enriched learning experiences for teachers and for high school students.
What kinds of programs or models does this grant fund?
The program supports two related academy models: (1) Presidential Academies for the Teaching of American History and Civics (focused on teachers), and (2) Congressional Academies for Students of American History and Civics (focused on high school students).
What are Presidential Academies for the Teaching of American History and Civics?
Presidential Academies provide professional learning workshops intended to improve both new and experienced teachers' knowledge and teaching capacity in American history and civics.
Who are Presidential Academies intended to serve?
They are intended to serve teachers, including both new and experienced teachers, through professional learning workshops focused on American history and civics.
What are Congressional Academies for Students of American History and Civics?
Congressional Academies are designed to give high school students structured opportunities to build a broader and deeper understanding of American history and civics through enriched academic experiences.
Who are Congressional Academies intended to serve?
They are intended for high school students, offering them structured and enriched academic experiences in American history and civics.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed is ED GRANTS 053116 001.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of Education (ED) through the Office of Innovation and Improvement (OII).
Is this a discretionary or formula grant?
This is described as an education-focused discretionary grant opportunity.
Where can applicants find the authoritative requirements for the program?
The synopsis states it is only a summary of the full application notice published in the Federal Register. Applicants are directed to rely on the Federal Register version for authoritative requirements.
What details are expected to be in the Federal Register notice (but are not included in this synopsis)?
The synopsis indicates the Federal Register notice is where applicants would find binding details such as eligibility nuances, required components of the project design, any competitive priorities, submission rules, performance measures, and contact information.
Where can the Federal Register and Code of Federal Regulations be accessed for free?
The posting points readers to free online access through the Government Publishing Office site (referenced in the text as GPO Access).
Who is eligible to apply for this grant?
The synopsis lists a broad set of eligible applicants, including state governments; county governments; city or township governments; special district governments; independent school districts; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status (as long as they are not institutions of higher education under that nonprofit category description); for-profit organizations other than small businesses; and other applicants as further clarified in the official notice.
Can nonprofit organizations apply if they do not have 501(c)(3) status?
Yes. The eligibility list includes nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status, with the caveat included in the synopsis that this nonprofit category description is not for institutions of higher education.
Can for-profit organizations apply?
Yes. The synopsis lists for-profit organizations other than small businesses as eligible applicants.
Are school districts eligible applicants?
Yes. Independent school districts are listed among the eligible applicants.
Are colleges and universities eligible applicants?
Yes. The synopsis lists both public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education as eligible applicants.
Are local and state government entities eligible to apply?
Yes. The synopsis lists state governments, county governments, city or township governments, and special district governments as eligible applicants.
Are there other eligible applicant types beyond the ones explicitly listed?
Yes. The eligibility description includes "other applicants as further clarified in the official notice," indicating additional clarification may appear in the Federal Register notice.
How must applications be submitted?
Applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov. Applicants are instructed to download the application package, complete it offline, and submit it by uploading through the Grants.gov "Apply" function.
Can an application be submitted by emailing it to the Department of Education?
No. The notice emphasizes that applications cannot be submitted by emailing an electronic copy to the Department.
What is the correct way to search for the application package on Grants.gov?
The posting includes a specific technical instruction: applicants should search by the CFDA number without the letter suffix. That means searching for 84.422 (not 84.422A) within Grants.gov to locate the correct application package.
What is the closing date for this opportunity?
The original and current closing date listed in the posting is July 15, 2016.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was created and posted on May 31, 2016.
How many awards are expected?
The listing indicates an expected number of awards of 1.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling field is not populated in the provided synopsis. To find the maximum award amount, applicants would need to consult the Federal Register application notice.
Does this synopsis include the project period (duration) for funded projects?
No. The synopsis does not provide the project period; it notes that applicants should consult the Federal Register notice for details such as the intended duration of funded projects.
Does this synopsis explain how proposals will be evaluated?
No. The synopsis does not include selection criteria or evaluation details and indicates those would be in the Federal Register application notice.
Does this synopsis list competitive priorities or required program components?
No. The synopsis states that competitive priorities, required components of the project design, and other binding requirements are found in the Federal Register notice.
Where should applicants look for submission rules, performance measures, and contacts?
The synopsis indicates those items are included in the Federal Register version of the application notice.
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