Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 051016 001
Apply for ED GRANTS 051016 001
- The ED 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,.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 10, 2016 and posted on May 10, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 20, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $3,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 10 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
The Office of Innovation and Improvement (OII) Charter Schools Program (CSP) competition known as Grants for Replication and Expansion of High-Quality Charter Schools (CFDA 84.282M) is a discretionary U.S. Department of Education grant opportunity designed to grow the availability of proven, effective charter schools. At a high level, the broader CSP program exists to strengthen national understanding of how the charter school model works by helping increase the number of high-quality charter schools across the country, supporting the planning and early implementation stages of charter schools, and encouraging evaluation of charter school impacts on students and outcomes such as academic achievement, along with effects on staff and families. This specific competition narrows that general mission to a practical goal: help organizations that already operate successful charter school models either open additional schools based on that model or significantly increase enrollment in existing schools.
The central focus of CFDA 84.282M is replication and expansion of charter schools that have a demonstrated track record of success, including evidence of improving student academic achievement. In other words, it is not aimed at brand-new, untested school concepts; it is meant to scale up what is already working. Grant funds can be used in two main ways. First, an eligible applicant can expand enrollment at one or more existing charter schools by substantially increasing the number of seats available per school. Second, an eligible applicant can replicate its model by opening one or more new charter schools that are built on the same approach, design, and operational model that has already shown positive results. The notice emphasizes that key terms like "high-quality charter school" and "replicate" are defined in the official Federal Register application notice, and applicants are expected to align their proposals with those definitions.
Eligibility is summarized in the posting as "Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)," which is a reminder that the detailed eligibility rules are not fully spelled out in the synopsis and must be confirmed in the official Federal Register notice. In practice, opportunities in this category typically target entities capable of operating and scaling charter schools successfully (for example, certain nonprofit charter management organizations or other charter operators), but the authoritative eligibility determination for this specific cycle comes from the published notice.
From an administrative standpoint, the application process is entirely electronic and must be submitted through Grants.gov. Applicants are expected to locate the correct application package by searching the CFDA number in Grants.gov, with an important technical instruction: search for "84.282" rather than using the alpha suffix "84.282M." The agency states that applications cannot be submitted by emailing a copy to the Department; submission must occur through the Grants.gov workflow (download the package, complete it offline, then upload and submit). The posting also notes that the synopsis is not a substitute for the Federal Register notice, and applicants should rely on the official notice for required components such as pre-application and application requirements, submission rules, performance measures, program priorities, and contact information.
For this particular posting, the opportunity number is ED GRANTS 051016 001, the agency is the U.S. Department of Education (ED), and the activity category is Education. The original and current closing date listed is June 20, 2016, meaning it was a time-limited competition for that year. The award ceiling shown is $3,000,000, with an estimated 10 awards expected. The opportunity was created and posted on May 10, 2016. Taken together, those details suggest a competitive national grant round intended to make a relatively small number of sizable investments in charter operators that can credibly demonstrate past success and a clear plan to scale that success through replication of new schools or expansion of existing schools.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is this grant opportunity?
This opportunity is the Office of Innovation and Improvement (OII) Charter Schools Program (CSP) competition called Grants for Replication and Expansion of High-Quality Charter Schools, identified as CFDA 84.282M. It is a discretionary grant from the U.S. Department of Education (ED) intended to increase the availability of proven, effective charter schools by helping successful operators grow.
What is the main purpose of CFDA 84.282M?
The central purpose is to support the replication and expansion of charter schools that already have a demonstrated track record of success, including evidence of improving student academic achievement. The emphasis is on scaling what already works, not launching untested concepts.
How does this competition fit within the broader Charter Schools Program (CSP)?
The broader CSP aims to strengthen national understanding of the charter school model by increasing the number of high-quality charter schools, supporting planning and early implementation, and encouraging evaluation of charter school impacts (including student outcomes such as academic achievement, and effects on staff and families). This specific competition narrows that mission to a practical scaling goal: helping proven operators open additional schools or significantly expand enrollment.
What types of projects can be funded under this competition?
Grant funds can be used in two main ways:
- Expansion: substantially increase enrollment (the number of seats) at one or more existing charter schools.
- Replication: open one or more new charter schools that follow the same approach, design, and operational model that has already shown positive results.
Is this grant intended for brand-new charter school concepts?
No. The competition is focused on scaling models that have already demonstrated success. It is described as not being aimed at brand-new, untested school concepts.
What does the opportunity mean by “high-quality charter school” and “replicate”?
The notice indicates that key terms like "high-quality charter school" and "replicate" are defined in the official Federal Register application notice. Applicants are expected to align their proposals with those official definitions.
Who is eligible to apply?
The synopsis lists eligibility as "Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)", which signals that eligibility is not fully detailed in the posting summary. The authoritative eligibility rules must be verified in the official Federal Register notice for this competition.
Where should applicants look for the definitive requirements and rules?
Applicants should rely on the official Federal Register notice, not the synopsis. The notice contains required components such as pre-application and application requirements, submission rules, performance measures, program priorities, and contact information.
How must the application be submitted?
Applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov. The process described is to locate the correct application package, download it, complete it offline, then upload and submit through Grants.gov.
Can an application be submitted by email directly to the Department of Education?
No. The posting states that applications cannot be submitted by emailing a copy to the Department. Submission must be completed through the Grants.gov workflow.
How do applicants find the correct application package in Grants.gov?
Applicants are instructed to search in Grants.gov using the CFDA number "84.282" rather than using the alpha suffix "84.282M".
What is the opportunity number for this competition?
The opportunity number listed is ED GRANTS 051016 001.
Which federal agency is offering this grant?
The agency is the U.S. Department of Education (ED), through the Office of Innovation and Improvement (OII).
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is Education.
What is the application deadline for the posting described?
The original and current closing date listed is June 20, 2016, indicating this was a time-limited competition for that year.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was created and posted on May 10, 2016.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling shown is $3,000,000.
How many awards were expected?
The posting estimates approximately 10 awards.
What is this grant trying to accomplish in practical terms?
In practical terms, the competition is designed to make a small number of sizable investments in charter operators that can show past success and present a credible plan to scale that success by either expanding enrollment in existing schools or replicating the model by opening new schools.
Is the synopsis enough to prepare an application?
No. The posting specifically notes that the synopsis is not a substitute for the Federal Register notice, and applicants should rely on the official notice for all required components and rules.
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