Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 062014 002
Apply for ED GRANTS 062014 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) Grants for Replication and Expansion of High Quality Charter Schools CFDA Number 84.282M" 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 Jul 16, 2014 and posted on Jun 20, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 21, 2014 Applications Available June 20, 2014. Date of Pre Application Meeting June 26, 2014, 230 p.m. to 430 p.m., Washington, DC, time. Date of Pre Application Meeting The Department will hold a pre application meeting via Webinar for prospective applicants on June 26, 2014 from 230 p.m. to 430 p.m., Washington, DC, time. Individuals interested in attending this meeting are encouraged to pre register by emailing their name, organization, and contact information with the subject heading PRE APPLICATION MEETING to CharterSchools@ed.gov. There is no registration fee for attending this meeting. For further information about the pre application meeting, 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 July 21, 2014. On June 20, 2014, we published in the Federal Register (79 FR 35323) a notice inviting applications for new awards under the CSPs Grants for Replication and Expansion of High Quality Charter Schools. This correction notice changes the deadline date for intergovernmental review from October 3, 2014, to July 21, 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 $26,500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 14 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligible Applicants Non profit charter management organizations (as defined in this notice) and other entities that are not for profit entities. Eligible applicants may also apply as a group or consortium.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Office of Innovation and Improvement (OII) Charter Schools Program (CSP) Grants for Replication and Expansion of High Quality Charter Schools (CFDA 84.282M) is a U.S. Department of Education discretionary grant competition designed to help proven charter school operators grow. The larger CSP program is meant to increase national understanding of the charter school model by supporting the creation and growth of high-quality charter schools, funding planning and early implementation activities, and evaluating the effects charter schools have on students and student achievement, as well as on staff and parents. Within that broader mission, this specific Replication and Expansion competition focuses on scaling what already works by investing in charter schools and charter networks that can show a track record of success, especially in improving student academic achievement.
In practical terms, the grant supports two main growth strategies. First, an eligible applicant can expand enrollment at one or more existing high-quality charter schools by substantially increasing the number of seats available per school. Second, an eligible applicant can replicate its successful model by opening one or more new charter schools that are explicitly based on a school design or operating approach for which the applicant provides evidence of effectiveness. The core idea is that federal dollars should help increase access to high-quality seats by accelerating the growth of established, successful charter operators rather than funding untested start-ups under this particular competition.
Eligibility is geared toward not-for-profit organizations. The notice specifies that eligible applicants include non-profit charter management organizations (as defined in the official notice) and other entities that are not-for-profit. Applicants may also apply as a group or consortium, which allows multiple organizations to coordinate a joint application when that structure makes sense for replication or expansion efforts across sites or regions. The notice also makes clear that the definitive eligibility rules and definitions are in the Federal Register application notice, and applicants are expected to rely on that official source for exact requirements.
Applications for this opportunity had to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov (the governmentwide application portal). Applicants were expected to locate the correct application package by searching the CFDA number without the letter suffix, meaning they would search for "84.282" rather than "84.282M." The Department explicitly stated that applications could not be submitted by emailing an electronic copy; the required route was submission through Grants.gov after downloading, completing offline, and uploading the final package.
For the FY 2014 competition described in the posting, the Department anticipated making 14 awards with an estimated total funding amount of $26,500,000. There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement, which means applicants were not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the grant (though the application notice may still address budgeting expectations and allowable costs in detail). The opportunity was posted June 20, 2014, applications became available that same day, and the deadline for transmittal of applications was July 21, 2014. A pre-application informational meeting was offered by webinar on June 26, 2014 (2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Washington, DC time), with optional preregistration via email to CharterSchools@ed.gov. The notice also included a correction changing the intergovernmental review deadline to July 21, 2014 (aligning it with the application deadline), replacing an earlier date that had been listed.
The Department emphasized that the posting is only a synopsis and that the Federal Register notice is the authoritative source for key details such as priorities, performance measures, required application components, submission procedures, and program contacts. For help accessing the full announcement or navigating the electronic submission process, the listing provided a Grants.gov systems contact (Julius Cotton, EducationGrantInquiries@ed.gov, 202-245-6288). For program-specific questions, the listed program manager was LaShawndra Thornton at the U.S. Department of Education (lashawndra.thornton@ed.gov, 202-453-5617, 400 Maryland Avenue SW, Room 4W257, Washington, DC 20202-5970).
FAQs: OII Charter Schools Program (CSP) Grants for Replication and Expansion of High Quality Charter Schools (CFDA 84.282M)
What is this grant opportunity?
This is a U.S. Department of Education discretionary grant competition run through the Office of Innovation and Improvement (OII) under the Charter Schools Program (CSP). The specific competition is titled "Grants for Replication and Expansion of High Quality Charter Schools" and is identified as CFDA 84.282M.
What is the purpose of the Replication and Expansion competition?
The purpose is to help proven charter school operators grow by scaling what already works. Federal funds are intended to increase access to high-quality charter school seats by supporting operators and networks that can demonstrate a track record of success, especially in improving student academic achievement.
How does this competition fit within the broader Charter Schools Program (CSP)?
The broader CSP is intended to increase national understanding of the charter school model by supporting the creation and growth of high-quality charter schools, funding planning and early implementation activities, and evaluating the effects of charter schools on students and student achievement, as well as on staff and parents. This specific competition focuses on replication and expansion of established, successful models.
What types of projects does the grant support?
The grant supports two main strategies:
- Expansion: substantially increasing enrollment (adding seats) at one or more existing high-quality charter schools.
- Replication: opening one or more new charter schools that are explicitly based on a school design or operating approach for which the applicant can provide evidence of effectiveness.
What does "expansion" mean in this competition?
Expansion means increasing the number of students served at one or more existing high-quality charter schools by substantially increasing the number of available seats per school.
What does "replication" mean in this competition?
Replication means opening one or more new charter schools that are based on the applicant's existing, successful school design or operating approach, supported by evidence of effectiveness.
Is this funding intended for brand-new, untested charter start-ups?
This particular competition is focused on accelerating the growth of established, successful charter operators rather than funding untested start-ups. The emphasis is on a demonstrated track record and evidence of effectiveness.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is geared toward not-for-profit organizations. The notice states eligible applicants include non-profit charter management organizations (as defined in the official notice) and other entities that are not-for-profit.
Can multiple organizations apply together?
Yes. Applicants may apply as a group or consortium, which allows multiple organizations to coordinate a joint application when that approach supports replication or expansion efforts across sites or regions.
Where are the official eligibility rules and definitions found?
The posting states that the definitive eligibility rules and definitions are contained in the Federal Register application notice. Applicants are expected to rely on the Federal Register notice for exact requirements.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications had to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov. The Department stated that applications could not be submitted by emailing an electronic copy.
How do applicants find the correct application package on Grants.gov?
Applicants were instructed to search using the CFDA number without the letter suffix. That means searching for "84.282" rather than "84.282M" to locate the correct application package.
What were the steps for submitting through Grants.gov as described in the synopsis?
The synopsis describes a process of locating the package on Grants.gov, downloading it, completing it offline, and uploading the final application package through Grants.gov for submission.
What fiscal year competition is described in the posting?
The posting describes the FY 2014 competition.
How many awards were anticipated for FY 2014?
For FY 2014, the Department anticipated making 14 awards.
What was the estimated total funding amount for FY 2014?
The estimated total funding amount was $26,500,000.
Was there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
No. The synopsis states there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the grant.
When was the opportunity posted and when did applications become available?
The opportunity was posted on June 20, 2014, and applications became available on the same date (June 20, 2014).
What was the deadline for transmittal of applications?
The deadline for transmittal of applications was July 21, 2014.
Was there a pre-application meeting?
Yes. A pre-application informational meeting was offered by webinar on June 26, 2014, from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Washington, DC time.
How could someone preregister for the pre-application webinar?
Preregistration was optional and could be done by emailing CharterSchools@ed.gov.
What was the intergovernmental review deadline?
The notice included a correction that changed the intergovernmental review deadline to July 21, 2014, aligning it with the application deadline and replacing an earlier date that had been listed.
Is the posting itself the authoritative source for all requirements?
No. The Department emphasized that the posting is only a synopsis. The Federal Register notice is described as the authoritative source for key details such as priorities, performance measures, required application components, submission procedures, and program contacts.
Who should be contacted for help with Grants.gov systems or electronic submission issues?
The listing provided a Grants.gov systems contact: Julius Cotton (EducationGrantInquiries@ed.gov, 202-245-6288).
Who is the program contact for program-specific questions?
The listed program manager was LaShawndra Thornton at the U.S. Department of Education (lashawndra.thornton@ed.gov, 202-453-5617, 400 Maryland Avenue SW, Room 4W257, Washington, DC 20202-5970).
What types of details should applicants look for in the Federal Register notice?
According to the synopsis, applicants should look to the Federal Register notice for the official details on priorities, performance measures, required application components, submission procedures, and program contacts, as well as definitive eligibility rules and definitions.
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