Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 050614 001
Apply for ED GRANTS 050614 001
- The Department of Education in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Office of Innovation and Improvement (OII) Full Service Community Schools Program CFDA Number 84.215J" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 84.215 Fund for the Improvement of Education.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 6, 2014 and posted on May 6, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 20, 2014 Applications Available May 6, 2014. Deadline for Notice of Intent to Apply May 21, 2014. Date of Pre Application Webinar Wednesday, May 21, 2014. Date of Pre Application Webinar The Department will hold a pre application webinar for prospective applicants on Wednesday, May 21, 2014, from 200 p.m. to 400 p.m. Washington, DC time. The webinar will discuss the purpose of the FSCS program, absolute and competitive preference priorities, application requirements, definitions, selection criteria, application content, submission requirements, and reporting requirements. Interested parties may obtain information about this webinar from the program Web site at http://www2.ed.gov/programs/communityschools/index.html. A recording of this webinar will be available on this Web site following the session. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications June 20, 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 $4,570,250.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $500,000.00 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).
- Eligible Applicants To be eligible for a grant under this competition, an applicant must be a consortium consisting of an LEA and one or more community based organizations, nonprofit organizations, or other public or private entities. Consortia must comply with the provisions governing group applications in 34 CFR 75.127 through 75.129 of EDGAR.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Office of Innovation and Improvement (OII) Full Service Community Schools (FSCS) Program, CFDA 84.215J, is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Education funded through the Fund for the Improvement of Education (FIE). FIE is authorized under section 5411 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (as amended) and is designed to back nationally significant efforts that raise the quality of K-12 education at state and local levels, with the broader goal of helping all children meet challenging academic content and achievement standards. Within that larger FIE purpose, the FSCS program is focused on strengthening schools as hubs of coordinated support by bringing together education, health, and social services in a structured, collaborative way.
At the center of the FSCS approach is the idea that students do better academically when schools and communities work as a unified system rather than as disconnected programs. The program promotes partnerships among three core groups: public elementary and secondary schools, the local educational agencies (LEAs) that oversee those schools, and community-based organizations, nonprofit organizations, and other public or private entities. Through these partnerships, grantees are expected to deliver comprehensive academic, social, and health services not only to students, but also to students' family members and, in many cases, other community members. The intended result is improved educational outcomes for children, supported by fewer gaps in services and better alignment between what happens in school and what families can access outside of school.
FSCS is described as a place-based program, meaning it is meant to concentrate resources and coordination in specific communities rather than spreading efforts thinly across many unrelated sites. The place-based framing emphasizes leveraging investments by stacking and aligning supports so that multiple actions reinforce each other, and by reducing duplication among programs that might otherwise operate independently. In practical terms, this model encourages applicants to show how their partnership will coordinate services and efforts in a defined geographic area, making it easier to connect students and families to supports and to produce measurable improvements over time.
For this particular competition (Funding Opportunity Number ED-GRANTS-050614-001), the Department anticipated making about 10 awards with an estimated total funding level of $4,570,250. The maximum award amount (award ceiling) was listed as $500,000, and the opportunity included a cost-sharing or matching requirement. The grant was posted on May 6, 2014, with applications made available the same day. A notice of intent to apply was due May 21, 2014, and the Department scheduled a pre-application webinar for May 21, 2014, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Washington, DC time. That webinar was intended to walk prospective applicants through the program purpose, priorities (including absolute and competitive preference priorities), definitions, selection criteria, application content, submission rules, and reporting expectations, with a recording to be posted afterward on the program website.
Eligibility was limited to consortia rather than single entities. To apply, an applicant had to be a consortium that includes an LEA plus one or more partners such as a community-based organization, a nonprofit organization, or other public or private entities. The notice also points applicants to the EDGAR regulations governing group applications (34 CFR 75.127 through 75.129), which is where the federal requirements for how consortium roles, responsibilities, and governance need to be structured are laid out.
Applications had to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov; emailing an application directly to the Department was not permitted. Applicants were instructed to locate the correct application package by searching the CFDA number without the letter suffix (search 84.215 rather than 84.215J). The deadline for transmittal of applications was June 20, 2014, and the opportunity was later archived on July 20, 2014. The synopsis also repeatedly stresses that the Federal Register notice is the controlling document for complete requirements, including eligibility details, submission instructions, performance measures, and priorities, and it directs applicants to federal online resources for accessing the official notice.
For applicant support and questions, the announcement provided two main contacts: technical support for accessing the announcement (Julius Cotton, ED Grants.gov/FIND Systems Admin, 202-245-6288, EducationGrantInquiries@ed.gov) and programmatic contact information for FSCS itself (Program Manager Adrienne Hawkins, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue SW, Room 4W256, Washington, DC 20202, 202-401-2091, and FSCS@ed.gov).
Full Service Community Schools (FSCS) Program (CFDA 84.215J) - FAQs
What is this grant opportunity?
This is the Office of Innovation and Improvement (OII) Full Service Community Schools (FSCS) Program, CFDA 84.215J. It is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Education and is funded through the Fund for the Improvement of Education (FIE).
What is the purpose of the Fund for the Improvement of Education (FIE)?
FIE is authorized under section 5411 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (as amended). Its purpose is to support nationally significant efforts that raise the quality of K-12 education at the state and local levels, with the broader goal of helping all children meet challenging academic content and achievement standards.
How does the FSCS program fit within FIE?
Within the larger FIE purpose, FSCS focuses on strengthening schools as hubs of coordinated support by bringing together education, health, and social services in a structured, collaborative way.
What is the core idea behind the FSCS approach?
The FSCS approach is based on the idea that students do better academically when schools and communities operate as a unified system rather than as disconnected programs.
Who is expected to partner in an FSCS project?
The program promotes partnerships among three core groups: public elementary and secondary schools, the local educational agencies (LEAs) that oversee those schools, and community-based organizations, nonprofit organizations, and other public or private entities.
Who can receive services supported by this grant?
Grantees are expected to deliver comprehensive academic, social, and health services not only to students, but also to students' family members and, in many cases, other community members.
What types of services are emphasized by FSCS?
The synopsis emphasizes comprehensive academic, social, and health services delivered through coordinated partnerships, with the goal of reducing gaps in services and better aligning in-school supports with what families can access outside of school.
What does it mean that FSCS is a "place-based" program?
FSCS is described as place-based, meaning it is intended to concentrate resources and coordination in specific communities rather than spreading efforts thinly across many unrelated sites.
How are applicants expected to use the place-based model?
The place-based framing emphasizes leveraging investments by stacking and aligning supports so multiple actions reinforce each other, while reducing duplication among programs that might otherwise operate independently. Applicants are encouraged to describe how their partnership will coordinate services and efforts in a defined geographic area.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this competition?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed for this competition is ED-GRANTS-050614-001.
How many awards were anticipated, and what was the total funding level?
The Department anticipated making about 10 awards, with an estimated total funding level of $4,570,250.
What is the maximum award amount?
The maximum award amount (award ceiling) was listed as $500,000.
Is there a matching or cost-sharing requirement?
Yes. The opportunity included a cost-sharing or matching requirement.
When was the grant posted and when were applications made available?
The grant was posted on May 6, 2014, and applications were made available the same day.
Was a notice of intent to apply required, and when was it due?
A notice of intent to apply was due May 21, 2014.
Was there a pre-application webinar?
Yes. The Department scheduled a pre-application webinar for May 21, 2014, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Washington, DC time.
What topics was the pre-application webinar expected to cover?
The webinar was intended to cover the program purpose, priorities (including absolute and competitive preference priorities), definitions, selection criteria, application content, submission rules, and reporting expectations. A recording was expected to be posted afterward on the program website.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to consortia, not single entities. The applicant had to be a consortium that includes an LEA plus one or more partners such as a community-based organization, a nonprofit organization, or other public or private entities.
Where are the federal rules for consortium (group) applications described?
The announcement points applicants to EDGAR regulations governing group applications at 34 CFR 75.127 through 75.129, which address federal requirements for consortium roles, responsibilities, and governance.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications had to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov. Email submission directly to the Department was not permitted.
How do applicants locate the correct application package on Grants.gov?
Applicants were instructed to search using the CFDA number without the letter suffix, meaning search for 84.215 rather than 84.215J.
What was the deadline to submit an application?
The deadline for transmittal of applications was June 20, 2014.
Is this funding opportunity still open?
The opportunity was later archived on July 20, 2014.
Which document controls the official requirements for the competition?
The synopsis stresses that the Federal Register notice is the controlling document for complete requirements, including eligibility details, submission instructions, performance measures, and priorities.
Who do we contact for technical help with accessing the announcement?
Technical support contact: Julius Cotton, ED Grants.gov/FIND Systems Admin, 202-245-6288, EducationGrantInquiries@ed.gov.
Who do we contact with program questions about FSCS?
Program contact: Program Manager Adrienne Hawkins, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue SW, Room 4W256, Washington, DC 20202, 202-401-2091, FSCS@ed.gov.
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