Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 041312 002
Apply for ED GRANTS 041312 002
- The Department of Education in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Office of Innovation and Improvement (OII) Charter Schools Program (CSP) 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 Apr 13, 2012 and posted on Apr 13, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 6, 2012 Applications Available April 13, 2012. Dates of Pre Application Webinars 1. April 24, 2012, 3 p.m. to 430 p.m. 2. April 26, 2012, 11 a.m. to 1230 p.m. 3. May 3, 2012, 3 p.m. to 430 p.m. and 4. May 9, 2012, 11 a.m. to 1230 p.m. (all times are Washington, DC time). 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 LaShawndra Thornton, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue SW., room 4W257, Washington, DC 20202 5970. Telephone (202) 453 5617 or by email lashawndra.thornton@ed.gov. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications June 6, 2012.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 9 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- 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 of the ESEA (20 U.S.C. 7221i(2)) defines a 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. 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 elects not to participate in the CSP or 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, 2012). 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, Ohio, 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 Schools Program (CSP) Non-SEA Dissemination Grants (CFDA 84.282C) is a discretionary U.S. Department of Education grant opportunity designed to help proven charter schools share what works. The larger CSP program aims to increase national understanding of the charter school model by expanding access to high-quality charter schools, supporting planning and start-up activities, and evaluating charter school impacts on students and the broader school community. This specific competition, however, is focused on dissemination, meaning it funds activities that spread successful practices, strategies, and lessons learned from established charter schools to other schools, educators, and stakeholders.
A key feature of this opportunity is that it is intended for applicants in states where the State Educational Agency (SEA) is not participating in CSP or does not have an approved CSP application. In those situations, eligible entities can apply directly to the Secretary of Education rather than going through a state-run subgrant process. The notice lists states that do have approved CSP applications (and therefore generally run their own CSP competitions): Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Wisconsin. Charter schools located in those approved states are typically expected to work with their SEA for CSP opportunities, rather than applying under this Non-SEA federal competition.
Eligibility for CFDA 84.282C is limited to charter schools (as defined under section 5210(1) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act) that have been operating for at least three consecutive years and can demonstrate overall success. The notice highlights three core indicators of that success: substantial progress in improving student academic achievement, high levels of parent satisfaction, and strong management and leadership capacity to overcome early start-up challenges and maintain a thriving, financially viable school. Importantly, a charter school does not need to have previously received CSP funds to be eligible for dissemination funding; the program explicitly allows charter schools to apply for dissemination support whether or not they received earlier CSP planning or implementation grants.
This opportunity is distinct from the Non-SEA planning, program design, and initial implementation grants, which are funded under CFDA 84.282B and are aimed at developers creating or launching new charter schools. Applicants proposing start-up activities are directed to apply under 84.282B, while applicants requesting support specifically for dissemination activities apply under 84.282C. In other words, 84.282C is meant for established charter schools with a track record that are ready to package, communicate, and replicate effective approaches, while 84.282B is meant for schools that are still in the planning or early implementation phase.
Applications for both 84.282B and 84.282C must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov, using the downloadable application package. The instructions stress that applications cannot be submitted by email. Applicants are told to search Grants.gov by the CFDA number without the letter suffix, meaning they should search for "84.282" rather than "84.282C." The funding opportunity number for this competition is ED GRANTS 041312 002, it was posted April 13, 2012, and the deadline for transmittal of applications was June 6, 2012. The listing indicates an estimated total funding amount of $1,500,000 and anticipates about 9 awards, with no cost sharing or matching requirement.
To help prospective applicants understand requirements, the Department scheduled multiple pre-application webinars in late April and early May 2012 (all listed in Washington, DC time). Interested attendees were encouraged to preregister by emailing their name, organization, contact information, and preferred webinar session to Charterschools@ed.gov with the subject line "NON SEA PRE APPLICATION MEETING." For official requirements and full details, applicants are directed to the Federal Register notice, since the summary provided in the grant posting is only a synopsis and the Federal Register publication governs items like eligibility nuances, priorities, performance measures, and submission rules.
For assistance, the notice provides two main contacts: a Grants.gov systems contact (Julius Cotton, ED Grants.gov FIND Systems Admin, 202-245-6140, julius.cotton@ed.gov) for technical access or submission issues, and the program manager (LaShawndra Thornton, U.S. Department of Education, 202-453-5617, lashawndra.thornton@ed.gov) for program-related questions. Overall, the grant is structured to identify strong, mature charter schools in non-participating CSP states and fund them to disseminate effective practices that can improve charter quality and broaden understanding of what successful charter schooling looks like in practice.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): OII Charter Schools Program (CSP) Non-SEA Dissemination Grants (CFDA 84.282C)
1) What is this grant opportunity?
This is a discretionary U.S. Department of Education grant from the Office of Innovation and Improvement (OII) under the Charter Schools Program (CSP). The specific competition is the Non-SEA Dissemination Grants (CFDA 84.282C), which funds activities that help proven charter schools share effective practices, strategies, and lessons learned with other schools, educators, and stakeholders.
2) What is the main purpose of the 84.282C competition?
The 84.282C competition focuses on dissemination. It supports work that spreads "what works" from established, successful charter schools so other educators and stakeholders can learn from those results and approaches.
3) How does 84.282C relate to the larger Charter Schools Program (CSP)?
The broader CSP aims to increase national understanding of the charter school model by expanding access to high-quality charter schools, supporting planning and start-up activities, and evaluating charter school impacts on students and the broader school community. This specific competition (84.282C) is one part of that broader effort and is specifically limited to dissemination activities.
4) Who is eligible to apply for CFDA 84.282C?
Eligibility is limited to charter schools (as defined under section 5210(1) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act) that:
- Have been operating for at least three consecutive years, and
- Can demonstrate overall success based on the indicators described in the notice.
5) What does the notice mean by "overall success" for an eligible charter school?
The notice highlights three core indicators of success:
- Substantial progress in improving student academic achievement
- High levels of parent satisfaction
- Strong management and leadership capacity to overcome early start-up challenges and maintain a thriving, financially viable school
6) Do applicants have to be in certain states to use this Non-SEA federal competition?
Yes. A key feature is that this opportunity is intended for applicants in states where the State Educational Agency (SEA) is not participating in CSP or does not have an approved CSP application. In those situations, eligible entities apply directly to the Secretary of Education rather than going through a state-run subgrant process.
7) Which states are listed as having approved CSP applications (and therefore generally run their own CSP competitions)?
The notice lists the following jurisdictions as having approved CSP applications:
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- District of Columbia
- Florida
- Georgia
- Indiana
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Missouri
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New York
- Ohio
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Wisconsin
8) If a charter school is located in one of the states with an approved CSP application, can it apply under this Non-SEA competition?
The notice indicates that charter schools located in the listed approved states are typically expected to work with their SEA for CSP opportunities, rather than applying under this Non-SEA federal competition.
9) Does a charter school need to have previously received CSP funding to apply for 84.282C?
No. The program explicitly states that a charter school may apply for dissemination support whether or not it received earlier CSP planning or implementation grants.
10) What is the difference between CFDA 84.282C and CFDA 84.282B?
They fund different stages and activities:
- 84.282C: Dissemination grants for established, successful charter schools to spread effective practices.
- 84.282B: Non-SEA planning, program design, and initial implementation grants for developers creating or launching new charter schools (start-up/early phase).
If you are proposing start-up activities, the notice directs applicants to apply under 84.282B. If you are requesting support specifically for dissemination activities, apply under 84.282C.
11) How must applications be submitted?
Applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov using the downloadable application package. The instructions emphasize that applications cannot be submitted by email.
12) How do applicants find this opportunity on Grants.gov?
Applicants are instructed to search Grants.gov by the CFDA number without the letter suffix. That means searching for "84.282" (not "84.282C").
13) What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number listed for this competition is ED GRANTS 041312 002.
14) When was this opportunity posted and what was the application deadline?
The opportunity was posted on April 13, 2012. The deadline for transmittal of applications was June 6, 2012.
15) How much funding is available and how many awards are expected?
The listing indicates an estimated total funding amount of $1,500,000 and anticipates approximately 9 awards.
16) Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
No. The listing states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
17) Were there any pre-application webinars for this competition?
Yes. The Department scheduled multiple pre-application webinars in late April and early May 2012 (listed in Washington, DC time) to help prospective applicants understand requirements.
18) How did participants preregister for the pre-application webinars?
Interested attendees were encouraged to preregister by emailing their name, organization, contact information, and preferred webinar session to Charterschools@ed.gov with the subject line: NON SEA PRE APPLICATION MEETING.
19) Where do applicants find the official requirements for the competition?
Applicants are directed to the Federal Register notice for official requirements and full details. The posting summary is described as a synopsis, and the Federal Register publication governs items such as eligibility nuances, priorities, performance measures, and submission rules.
20) Who should applicants contact for Grants.gov technical issues?
For technical access or submission issues related to Grants.gov, the notice lists:
Julius Cotton, ED Grants.gov FIND Systems Admin
Phone: 202-245-6140
Email: julius.cotton@ed.gov
21) Who should applicants contact for program-related questions?
For program-related questions, the notice lists:
LaShawndra Thornton, U.S. Department of Education
Phone: 202-453-5617
Email: lashawndra.thornton@ed.gov
22) What kinds of applicants is the grant designed to support?
Overall, the grant is structured to identify strong, mature charter schools in non-participating CSP states and fund them to disseminate effective practices that can improve charter quality and broaden understanding of what successful charter schooling looks like in practice.
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