Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 021015 001
Apply for ED GRANTS 021015 001
- The Department of Education in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Office of Innovation and Improvement (OII) Arts in Education National Program (AENP) CFDA Number 84.351F" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 84.351 Arts in Education.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 10, 2015 and posted on Feb 10, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 13, 2015 Applications Available February 10, 2015. Deadline for Notice of Intent to Apply March 12, 2015. Notice of Intent to Apply March 12, 2015. 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 competition. 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. The email notification should be sent to the AENP program inbox at AENP15Competition@ed.gov. Eligible entities that fail to provide this email notification may still apply for funding. Date of Informational Webinar The AENP intends to hold a Webinar designed to provide technical assistance to interested applicants. Detailed information regarding this Webinar will be provided on the AENP Web site at http://www2.ed.gov/programs/artsnational/index.html. Date of Informational Webinar The AENP intends to hold a webinar designed to provide technical assistance to interested applicants. Detailed information regarding this webinar will be provided on the AENP Web site at http://www2.ed.gov/programs/artsnational/index.html. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications April 13, 2015.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $6,700,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligible Applicants National Non profit Arts Education Organizations.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Office of Innovation and Improvement (OII) Arts in Education National Program (AENP), CFDA 84.351F, is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Education intended to support national-level, high-quality arts education activities and services for children and youth. The program places a clear emphasis on reaching children from low-income families and children with disabilities. In other words, proposed projects are expected to strengthen arts education in ways that can be implemented or have impact at a national scale, while prioritizing access and outcomes for student groups that are often underserved.
For this FY 2015 competition (Funding Opportunity Number ED-GRANTS-021015-001), the Department anticipated making 1 award, with an estimated total funding amount of $6,700,000. The listing identifies the funding instrument as a grant and the general activity category as education. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement noted, meaning applicants are not required to provide matching funds as a condition of the award based on the synopsis provided.
Eligibility is described as limited to national nonprofit arts education organizations (the synopsis also flags that applicants should consult the official notice for complete eligibility rules and definitions). Because the program is focused on national-level work, the intent is generally to fund organizations positioned to deliver, coordinate, or scale arts education initiatives beyond a single local site, and to do so with quality and measurable benefit for children and youth, especially those in low-income circumstances or with disabilities.
Applications had to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov. Applicants were expected to download the application package, complete it offline, and then upload and submit it through the Grants.gov system. The notice is explicit that applications could not be submitted by emailing an electronic copy to the Department. When searching on Grants.gov, applicants were instructed to search using the base CFDA number (84.351) rather than the alpha suffix (so, not 84.351F).
Key dates for the competition were: applications available February 10, 2015, and the deadline for transmittal of applications April 13, 2015 (with an archive date of May 13, 2015). The Department also strongly encouraged a non-binding notice of intent to apply by March 12, 2015. This notice of intent was submitted by a short email stating only that the organization intended to apply, sent to AENP15Competition@ed.gov. Importantly, the synopsis notes that failing to send this notice of intent did not disqualify an applicant; it was encouraged to help the Department plan a more efficient review process.
To support prospective applicants, the program planned an informational webinar to provide technical assistance, with details to be posted on the AENP website at http://www2.ed.gov/programs/artsnational/index.html. Applicants were directed to the official Federal Register notice for the full set of requirements, including formal eligibility details, application and pre-application requirements, performance measures, priorities, and other submission instructions, since the synopsis is not a substitute for the official notice.
For help and points of contact, the listing provides Grants.gov and program contacts. Technical access issues with the full announcement could be directed to Julius Cotton (ED Grants.gov FIND Systems Admin) at 202-245-6288 or EducationGrantInquiries@ed.gov. Programmatic questions were directed to the program manager, Asheley McBride, at the U.S. Department of Education (telephone 202-453-6500) and the competition mailbox AENP15Competition@ed.gov.
Arts in Education National Program (AENP) Grant (CFDA 84.351F) - FAQs
What is the Arts in Education National Program (AENP) grant?
The Arts in Education National Program (AENP), administered by the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Innovation and Improvement (OII), is a discretionary grant opportunity intended to support national-level, high-quality arts education activities and services for children and youth.
What is the CFDA number and Funding Opportunity Number for this competition?
This opportunity is identified as CFDA 84.351F. For FY 2015, the Funding Opportunity Number is ED-GRANTS-021015-001.
What is the main purpose or focus of the program?
The program focuses on strengthening arts education through activities and services that can be implemented at, or have impact at, a national scale. It places clear emphasis on reaching children from low-income families and children with disabilities.
Who is this grant intended to serve?
The intended beneficiaries are children and youth, with a specific emphasis on improving access and outcomes for children from low-income families and children with disabilities.
What types of organizations are eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to national nonprofit arts education organizations. The synopsis notes that applicants should consult the official Federal Register notice for complete eligibility rules and definitions.
Does the program require projects to be national in scope?
Yes. The opportunity is intended to support national-level work, generally funding organizations positioned to deliver, coordinate, or scale arts education initiatives beyond a single local site.
How many awards did the Department anticipate making for FY 2015?
For the FY 2015 competition, the Department anticipated making 1 award.
What was the estimated total funding amount for the FY 2015 competition?
The estimated total funding amount listed for the competition was $6,700,000.
What type of funding instrument is this opportunity?
The funding instrument is a grant.
What is the general activity category for this opportunity?
The general activity category is education.
Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement is noted in the synopsis. Based on the synopsis, applicants were not required to provide matching funds as a condition of the award.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications had to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov. Applicants were expected to download the application package, complete it offline, and then upload and submit it through the Grants.gov system.
Can an application be submitted by email directly to the Department of Education?
No. The notice explicitly states that applications could not be submitted by emailing an electronic copy to the Department.
When searching on Grants.gov, what CFDA number should applicants use?
Applicants were instructed to search using the base CFDA number 84.351 rather than the alpha suffix (not 84.351F) when searching on Grants.gov.
When were applications first available for this competition?
Applications were available beginning February 10, 2015.
What was the deadline to submit an application?
The deadline for transmittal of applications was April 13, 2015.
What was the archive date listed for this opportunity?
The archive date was May 13, 2015.
Was a notice of intent to apply required?
No. A notice of intent to apply was strongly encouraged, but it was non-binding and not required.
When was the notice of intent to apply due?
The Department strongly encouraged submission of a notice of intent to apply by March 12, 2015.
How did an organization submit the notice of intent to apply?
The notice of intent was submitted by sending a short email stating only that the organization intended to apply to AENP15Competition@ed.gov.
Would an applicant be disqualified for not submitting a notice of intent?
No. The synopsis states that failing to send the notice of intent did not disqualify an applicant. It was encouraged to help the Department plan a more efficient review process.
Was there technical assistance available for prospective applicants?
Yes. The program planned an informational webinar to provide technical assistance, with details to be posted on the AENP website.
Where could applicants find webinar details and additional program information?
Details were to be posted on the AENP website at http://www2.ed.gov/programs/artsnational/index.html.
Where should applicants look for the full requirements and official rules?
Applicants were directed to the official Federal Register notice for the full set of requirements, including formal eligibility details, application and pre-application requirements, performance measures, priorities, and submission instructions. The synopsis is not a substitute for the official notice.
Who should be contacted for technical access issues related to the full announcement?
Technical access issues could be directed to Julius Cotton (ED Grants.gov FIND Systems Admin) at 202-245-6288 or via email at EducationGrantInquiries@ed.gov.
Who should be contacted for programmatic questions about the competition?
Programmatic questions were directed to the program manager, Asheley McBride, at 202-453-6500, and to the competition mailbox at AENP15Competition@ed.gov.
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