Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 052714 001
Apply for ED GRANTS 052714 001
- 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) Planning, Program Design, and Initial Implementation Grants CFDA Number 84.282B" 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) applicants is a discretionary U.S. Department of Education grant competition designed to expand the availability of high quality charter schools and strengthen national understanding of the charter school model. The program’s overall purpose is twofold: first, to provide financial support for the early stages of creating and launching charter schools (planning, program design, and initial implementation), and second, to support the evaluation and understanding of charter schools and their effects on students, academic achievement, staff, and families. While the notice referenced includes both a startup focused grant and a dissemination focused grant, the opportunity title you provided centers on the Planning, Program Design, and Initial Implementation grant under CFDA 84.282B, which is aimed at helping new charter school projects move from concept to a functioning school.
A central feature of this competition is that it is limited to “non SEA eligible applicants,†meaning applicants applying directly to the federal program rather than through their State Educational Agency (SEA). This route is only available in states where the SEA does not already have an approved CSP application (or will not have one as of October 1, 2014). The notice explicitly lists states that do have approved SEA CSP applications, and applicants located in those states generally must pursue CSP funding through their SEA’s subgrant process rather than applying as non SEA applicants to this competition. The states listed as having approved CSP applications are: 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.
The notice invites applications for two related but distinct grant types, each with its own eligibility rules and selection criteria. The first is the Planning, Program Design, and Initial Implementation grant (CFDA 84.282B). For this track, eligible applicants are “developers,†defined broadly in federal statute to include an individual or group of individuals, and it can include teachers, administrators, other school staff, parents, community members, and also public or private nonprofit organizations. To qualify, the developer must have applied to an authorized public chartering authority to operate a charter school and must have provided adequate and timely notice to that chartering authority as required by section 5203(d)(3) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). The notice also explains that, for a pre charter planning grant, an applicant may request a waiver from the Secretary regarding the timely notice requirement, and include that waiver request within the application materials. In addition, the proposed charter school must be located in a state that has a charter school law specifically authorizing charter schools and must be in a state where the SEA does not have an approved CSP application (as noted above).
The second grant type referenced in the notice is the Dissemination grant (CFDA 84.282C). This track is not for starting new schools; instead, it supports the sharing of successful practices. Eligible applicants here are existing charter schools (as defined by ESEA) that have been operating for at least three consecutive years and can demonstrate “overall success.†The notice spells out the kinds of evidence expected: substantial progress in improving student academic achievement, high levels of parent satisfaction, and the management and leadership capacity needed to overcome startup challenges and maintain a thriving, financially viable charter school. A notable point is that a charter school can apply for dissemination funds whether or not it previously received CSP funding for planning or implementation.
From an administrative and application standpoint, this opportunity required electronic submission through Grants.gov. Applicants were instructed to locate the application package by searching the CFDA number (84.282) without using the letter suffix (so searching “84.282†rather than “84.282B†or “84.282Câ€). The Department emphasized that applications could not be submitted by email. The funding opportunity number is ED GRANTS 052714 001, and the opportunity was posted May 27, 2014, with applications due July 11, 2014. The estimated total funding amount listed is $4,000,000, with an expected 18 awards. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement indicated for this competition.
To support prospective applicants, the Department offered pre application webinars held in Washington, DC time on May 28, 2014 (10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.) and June 4, 2014 (2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.). Interested participants were encouraged to preregister by emailing their contact information and preferred session to Charterschools@ed.gov with the subject line “NON SEA PRE APPLICATION MEETING.†The notice also provides contact points for program and technical assistance, including the Grants.gov system administrator contact for access issues and program managers within the Department of Education for substantive questions.
Overall, this grant opportunity is structured to fill a gap in states where the SEA is not running an approved CSP program, giving charter developers a direct federal pathway to secure startup resources (CFDA 84.282B) and giving established, proven charter schools a way to fund the sharing of effective practices (CFDA 84.282C). The official Federal Register notice remains the controlling document for the detailed eligibility rules, application requirements, selection criteria, priorities, and performance measures, and applicants were directed to rely on that official version for full compliance.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is the Office of Innovation and Improvement (OII) Charter School Program (CSP) Non-SEA grant competition?
It is a discretionary U.S. Department of Education grant competition designed to expand the availability of high-quality charter schools and strengthen national understanding of the charter school model. It supports (1) the early stages of creating and launching charter schools and (2) evaluation and understanding of charter schools and their effects on students, academic achievement, staff, and families.
2) What is the main grant track referenced in this opportunity description?
The title and focus provided center on the Planning, Program Design, and Initial Implementation grant under CFDA 84.282B, which helps new charter school projects move from concept to a functioning school.
3) What does "Non-SEA eligible applicant" mean in this competition?
"Non-SEA eligible applicants" are applicants applying directly to the federal program rather than through their State Educational Agency (SEA). This route is only available in states where the SEA does not already have an approved CSP application (or will not have one as of October 1, 2014).
4) In which states is the Non-SEA application route generally NOT available because the SEA has an approved CSP application?
The notice lists the following states (and the District of Columbia) 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. Applicants located in those places generally must pursue CSP funding through their SEA's subgrant process rather than applying as Non-SEA applicants to this competition.
5) What grant types are included in the notice?
The notice invites applications for two related but distinct grant types: (1) Planning, Program Design, and Initial Implementation (CFDA 84.282B) and (2) Dissemination (CFDA 84.282C). Each has its own eligibility rules and selection criteria.
6) Who is eligible to apply for the Planning, Program Design, and Initial Implementation grant (CFDA 84.282B)?
Eligible applicants are "developers," defined broadly in federal statute to include an individual or group of individuals. This can include teachers, administrators, other school staff, parents, community members, and also public or private nonprofit organizations.
7) What must a developer have done to qualify for CFDA 84.282B?
To qualify, the developer must have applied to an authorized public chartering authority to operate a charter school and must have provided adequate and timely notice to that chartering authority as required by section 5203(d)(3) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA).
8) Can an applicant request a waiver related to the "timely notice" requirement?
Yes. For a pre-charter planning grant, an applicant may request a waiver from the Secretary regarding the timely notice requirement, and include that waiver request within the application materials.
9) Are there location and state-law requirements for the proposed charter school under CFDA 84.282B?
Yes. The proposed charter school must be located in a state that has a charter school law specifically authorizing charter schools, and it must be in a state where the SEA does not have an approved CSP application (as described in the notice).
10) What is the Dissemination grant (CFDA 84.282C) intended to support?
It is not for starting new schools. It supports the sharing (dissemination) of successful practices from existing charter schools.
11) Who is eligible to apply for the Dissemination grant (CFDA 84.282C)?
Eligible applicants are existing charter schools (as defined by ESEA) that have been operating for at least three consecutive years and can demonstrate "overall success."
12) What kinds of evidence are described for demonstrating "overall success" under CFDA 84.282C?
The notice describes evidence such as substantial progress in improving student academic achievement, high levels of parent satisfaction, and the management and leadership capacity needed to overcome startup challenges and maintain a thriving, financially viable charter school.
13) Can a charter school apply for dissemination funds if it did not previously receive CSP startup funding?
Yes. The notice states that a charter school can apply for dissemination funds whether or not it previously received CSP funding for planning or implementation.
14) How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications were required to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov. The Department emphasized that applications could not be submitted by email.
15) How do applicants locate the application package on Grants.gov based on the information provided?
Applicants were instructed to search by the CFDA number without the letter suffix, meaning to search "84.282" rather than "84.282B" or "84.282C."
16) What is the funding opportunity number for this competition?
The funding opportunity number is ED GRANTS 052714 001.
17) When was this opportunity posted and when were applications due?
The opportunity was posted May 27, 2014, and applications were due July 11, 2014.
18) What is the estimated total funding amount and the expected number of awards?
The estimated total funding amount listed is $4,000,000, with an expected 18 awards.
19) Is cost sharing or matching required for this competition?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is indicated for this competition.
20) Were any pre-application webinars offered?
Yes. Pre-application webinars were offered in Washington, DC time on May 28, 2014 (10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.) and June 4, 2014 (2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.).
21) How did participants preregister for the pre-application webinars?
Interested participants were encouraged to preregister by emailing their contact information and preferred session to Charterschools@ed.gov with the subject line "NON SEA PRE APPLICATION MEETING."
22) Where could applicants get help with Grants.gov access issues versus program questions?
The notice provides separate contact points: the Grants.gov system administrator contact for access issues, and program managers within the Department of Education for substantive program questions.
23) What document controls the detailed requirements for eligibility, selection, and compliance?
The official Federal Register notice is described as the controlling document for detailed eligibility rules, application requirements, selection criteria, priorities, and performance measures, and applicants were directed to rely on that official version for full compliance.
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