Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 052714 002
Apply for ED GRANTS 052714 002
- The Department of Education in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Office of Innovation and Improvement (OII) Charter School Program (CSP) Grants to Non State Educational Agency (Non SEA) Dissemination Grants CFDA Number 84.282C" 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 May 27, 2014 and posted on May 27, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 11, 2014 Applications Available May 27, 2014. Dates of Pre Application Webinars (all times are Washington, DC time) 1. May 28, 2014, 1000 a.m. to 1130 a.m. and 2. June 4, 2014, 230 p.m. to 400 p.m. Individuals interested in attending one of the Webinars are encouraged to pre register by emailing their name, organization, contact information, and preferred Webinar date and time with the subject heading NON SEA PRE APPLICATION MEETING to Charterschools@ed.gov. There is no registration fee for attending this Webinar. For further information about the pre application Webinar, contact Brian Martin, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue SW., Room 4W224, Washington, DC 20202 5970. Telephone (202) 205 9085 or by email brian.martin@ed.gov. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications July 11, 2014.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $4,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 18 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- 1. Eligible Applicants (a) Planning, Program Design, and Initial Implementation grants (CFDA number 84.282B) A developer that has (1) applied to an authorized public chartering authority to operate a charter school and (2) provided adequate and timely notice to that authority under section 5203(d)(3) of the ESEA (20 U.S.C. 7221b(d)(3)). In accordance with section 5203(d)(3) of the ESEA, an applicant for a pre charter planning grant may include, in section V of its application, a request for a waiver from the Secretary of the requirement that the eligible applicant provide its authorized public chartering authority timely notice, and a copy, of its application for CSP funds (20 U.S.C. 7221b(d)(3)). Note Section 5210(2) of the ESEA (20 U.S.C. 7221i(2)) defines developer as an individual or group of individuals (including a public or private nonprofit organization), which may include teachers, administrators and other school staff, parents, or other members of the local community in which a charter school project will be carried out. Additionally, the charter school must be located in a State with a State statute specifically authorizing the establishment of charter schools and in which the SEA does not have an application approved under the CSP. (b) Dissemination grants (CFDA number 84.282C) Charter schools, as defined in section 5210(1) of the ESEA (20 U.S.C. 7221i(1)), that have been in operation for at least three consecutive years and have demonstrated overall success, including (1) Substantial progress in improving student academic achievement (2) High levels of parent satisfaction and (3) The management and leadership necessary to overcome initial start up problems and establish a thriving, financially viable charter school. Note Consistent with section 5204(f)(6) of the ESEA (20 U.S.C. 7221c(f)(6)), a charter school may apply for funds to carry out dissemination activities, whether or not the charter school previously applied for or received funds under the CSP for planning, program design, or implementation. Note These competitions (CFDA numbers 84.282B and 84.282C) are limited to eligible applicants in States in which the SEA does not have an approved application under the CSP (or will not have an approved application as of October 1, 2014). The following States currently have approved applications under the CSP Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Wisconsin. Eligible applicants, including charter schools, located in States with currently approved CSP applications that are interested in participating in the CSP should contact the SEA for information related to the States CSP subgrant competition. Further information is available at http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/oii/csp/funding.html.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Office of Innovation and Improvement (OII) Charter School Program (CSP) Grants to Non State Educational Agency (Non SEA) Dissemination Grants (CFDA 84.282C) is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Education aimed at strengthening and spreading effective practices from successful charter schools. Broadly, the CSP is intended to expand the availability of high-quality charter schools nationwide and deepen national understanding of the charter school model by supporting key phases of charter school work, including start-up activities and evaluation of charter school impacts on students, achievement, staff, and families. This particular listing is focused on the dissemination track (84.282C), which supports sharing what works so other schools and communities can learn from proven charter school approaches.
A defining feature of this competition is that it is limited to "Non SEA eligible applicants," meaning applicants must be located in states where the State Educational Agency (SEA) does not have an approved CSP application. In other words, this opportunity is designed to serve states that are not already running their own state-level CSP grant program. The notice lists the states that do have approved SEA CSP applications (and therefore are not eligible for this Non SEA competition): Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Wisconsin. Eligible entities located in those states are generally expected to pursue CSP support through their SEA subgrant competitions instead, rather than through this Non SEA route.
Eligibility for the dissemination grants (CFDA 84.282C) is specific and performance-based. Applicants must be charter schools as defined in the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) and must have been operating for at least three consecutive years. Beyond longevity, schools must be able to show "overall success," including substantial progress in improving student academic achievement, high levels of parent satisfaction, and evidence of management and leadership capacity strong enough to address early start-up challenges and operate as a stable, financially viable charter school. The notice also makes clear that a charter school can apply for dissemination funds whether or not it has previously received CSP funding for planning or implementation, meaning prior CSP participation is not a prerequisite for 84.282C.
Although the notice covers two CSP grant types for Non SEA applicants (84.282B for planning/design/initial implementation and 84.282C for dissemination), the key distinction is that dissemination grants are not for starting a new charter school. Instead, they support activities that spread effective practices, strategies, and lessons learned from a charter school with a demonstrated track record. The notice does not spell out every allowable activity in the synopsis, but the intent is to fund outreach and knowledge-sharing work that helps other educators, schools, authorizers, and communities understand and replicate successful elements of the charter school model.
From an application logistics standpoint, submissions must be made electronically through Grants.gov. Applicants are expected to locate the application package by searching for CFDA 84.282 (without the letter suffix), then complete the package offline and upload it for submission through the Grants.gov system. The notice emphasizes that applications cannot be submitted by emailing an electronic copy directly to the Department of Education. For this particular competition cycle, the opportunity was posted May 27, 2014, with an application deadline of July 11, 2014, and an estimated total funding amount of $4,000,000. The Department anticipated making about 18 awards, and there was no cost sharing or matching requirement.
To help prospective applicants prepare, the Department offered pre-application webinars on May 28, 2014 and June 4, 2014 (Washington, DC time). Interested participants were encouraged to preregister by email and could contact program staff for details. The primary program contacts listed were Erin Pfeltz and Brian Martin at the U.S. Department of Education, with separate support contact information for technical problems accessing or submitting via Grants.gov.
Finally, the synopsis repeatedly notes that the authoritative requirements are contained in the official Federal Register notice. That is where applicants would find the full set of selection criteria, priorities, performance measures, detailed application instructions, and any pre-application or submission requirements that go beyond the high-level summary provided here.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is this grant opportunity?
This is the Office of Innovation and Improvement (OII) Charter School Program (CSP) Grants to Non State Educational Agency (Non SEA) Dissemination Grants, CFDA 84.282C. It is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Education focused on spreading effective practices from successful charter schools so other schools and communities can learn from approaches with a proven track record.
2) What does "dissemination" mean in this competition?
In this context, dissemination refers to sharing what works: supporting activities that spread effective practices, strategies, and lessons learned from a successful charter school. The purpose is outreach and knowledge-sharing that helps other educators, schools, authorizers, and communities understand and replicate successful elements of the charter school model.
3) Is this grant for starting a new charter school?
No. The dissemination track (CFDA 84.282C) is not intended for starting a new charter school. It is meant for charter schools that already have a demonstrated track record and want to share effective practices.
4) Who can apply (basic eligibility)?
Applicants must be charter schools as defined in the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). They must also meet specific performance and operating-history requirements, including operating for at least three consecutive years and demonstrating overall success.
5) What does "Non SEA eligible applicants" mean?
The competition is limited to applicants located in states where the State Educational Agency (SEA) does not have an approved CSP application. In other words, this Non SEA competition is designed for states that are not already running their own state-level CSP grant program.
6) Which states are NOT eligible for this Non SEA competition because they have approved SEA CSP applications?
The notice lists the following states (and jurisdiction) as having approved SEA CSP applications: Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Wisconsin.
7) If a charter school is located in one of the listed states, can it still apply under this Non SEA competition?
Generally, no. Eligible entities located in states with approved SEA CSP applications are generally expected to seek CSP support through their SEA subgrant competitions rather than through this Non SEA route.
8) How long must a charter school have been operating to qualify for dissemination funds?
The charter school must have been operating for at least three consecutive years.
9) What does the Department mean by "overall success" for dissemination eligibility?
The notice describes overall success as including: substantial progress in improving student academic achievement, high levels of parent satisfaction, and evidence of management and leadership capacity strong enough to address early start-up challenges and operate as a stable, financially viable charter school.
10) Is prior CSP funding required to apply for CFDA 84.282C?
No. The notice states a charter school may apply for dissemination funds whether or not it has previously received CSP funding for planning or implementation.
11) What is the difference between CFDA 84.282B and CFDA 84.282C in this listing?
The synopsis references two Non SEA CSP grant types: 84.282B (planning/design/initial implementation) and 84.282C (dissemination). The key distinction highlighted is that 84.282C is for disseminating proven practices from an existing successful charter school, not for creating or starting a new school.
12) How do applicants submit an application?
Applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov. The notice emphasizes that applicants cannot submit an application by emailing an electronic copy directly to the U.S. Department of Education.
13) How do you find the application package on Grants.gov?
The notice instructs applicants to locate the application package by searching for CFDA 84.282 (without the letter suffix). Applicants then complete the package offline and upload it for submission through Grants.gov.
14) Can an application be submitted by email instead of Grants.gov?
No. The synopsis specifically states that applications cannot be submitted by emailing an electronic copy directly to the Department of Education; submission must go through Grants.gov.
15) What were the key dates listed for this competition cycle?
The opportunity was posted on May 27, 2014. The application deadline was July 11, 2014.
16) How much funding was expected to be available for this cycle?
The estimated total funding amount listed was $4,000,000.
17) About how many awards did the Department anticipate making?
The Department anticipated making about 18 awards.
18) Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
No. The notice states there was no cost sharing or matching requirement.
19) Were there any pre-application events or webinars?
Yes. The Department offered pre-application webinars on May 28, 2014 and June 4, 2014 (Washington, DC time). Interested participants were encouraged to preregister by email and could contact program staff for details.
20) Who were the primary program contacts listed in the synopsis?
The primary program contacts listed were Erin Pfeltz and Brian Martin at the U.S. Department of Education. The notice also referenced separate support contact information for technical problems accessing or submitting via Grants.gov.
21) Where can applicants find the full and authoritative requirements for the competition?
The synopsis states that the authoritative requirements are contained in the official Federal Register notice. That notice is where applicants would find the full selection criteria, priorities, performance measures, detailed application instructions, and any additional pre-application or submission requirements beyond the high-level summary.
22) Does the synopsis list every allowable dissemination activity?
No. The synopsis does not spell out every allowable activity in detail; it describes the intent at a high level (funding outreach and knowledge-sharing work to spread effective practices). Applicants are directed to the Federal Register notice for the complete requirements and details.
23) What is the broader purpose of the Charter School Program (CSP) mentioned in the synopsis?
Broadly, the CSP is intended to expand the availability of high-quality charter schools nationwide and deepen national understanding of the charter school model by supporting key phases of charter school work, including start-up activities and evaluation of charter school impacts on students, achievement, staff, and families. The 84.282C track described here focuses specifically on dissemination of effective practices.
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