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- The Department of Education in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Office of Innovation and Improvement (OII) Investing in Innovation Fund (I3) Scale Up Grants CFDA Number 84.411A" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 84.411 Investing in Innovation (i3) Fund.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 30, 2012 and posted on Mar 29, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 30, 2012 Applications Available March 29, 2012. Deadline for Notice of Intent to Apply April 16, 2012. We will be able to develop a more efficient process for reviewing grant applications if we know the approximate number of applicants that intend to apply for funding under this competition. Therefore, the Secretary strongly encourages each potential applicant to notify us of the applicants intent to submit an application for funding by completing a Web based form. When completing this form, applicants will provide (1) the applicant organizations name and address, (2) the type of grant for which the applicant intends to apply, (3) the one absolute priority the applicant intends to address, and (4) a maximum of two of the competitive preference priorities the applicant wishes the Department to consider for purposes of earning the competitive preference priority points. Applicants may access this form online at http://go.usa.gov/PVI. Applicants that do not complete this form may still apply for funding. Informational Meetings The i3 program intends to hold meetings designed to provide technical assistance to interested applicants for all three types of grants. Detailed information regarding these meetings will be provided on the i3 Web site at http://www2.ed.gov/programs/innovation/index.html. SUMMARY On March 27, 2012, the Office of Innovation and Improvement in the U.S. Department of Education published in the Federal Register (77 FR 18216) a notice inviting applications for new awards for fiscal year 2012 for the Investing in Innovation (i3) Scale up grant competition (March 27 i3 Scale up NIA). This notice extends the deadline date and date for intergovernmental review announced in, and corrects an error in, the March 27 i3 Scale up NIA. DATES Deadline for Transmittal of Applications May 30, 2012. Deadline for Intergovernmental Review July 26, 2012. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION Deadline Date Extension In the March 27 i3 Scale up NIA the Department announced the 2012 i3 Scale up grant competition and indicated that the Deadline for Transmittal of Applications was May 29, 2012. Applicants under this competition are required to use Grants.gov. Since publishing the March 27 i3 Scale up NIA, it has come to the Departments attention that the Grants.gov help desk will be closed in observance of Memorial Day on Monday, May 28 the day before the original Deadline for the Transmittal of Applications that was announced in the March 27 i3 Scale up NIA. The Department extends the deadline date for this competition to May 30, 2012 so that applicants will have sufficient access to the Grants.gov help desk to address any technical issues related to the application submission that may arise the day before the deadline date. As a result of the change in the deadline date, we are also extending the Date for Intergovernmental Review by one day to July 26, 2012.. (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 $25,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 5 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- 1. Providing Innovations that Improve Achievement for High Need Students All eligible applicants must implement practices, strategies, or programs for high need students (as defined in this notice). (2010 i3 NFP) 2. Eligible Applicants Entities eligible to apply for i3 grants include (a) An LEA or (b) a partnership between a nonprofit organization and (1) one or more LEAs or (2) a consortium of schools. An eligible applicant that is a partnership applying under section 14007(a)(1)(B) of the ARRA must designate one of its official partners (as defined in this notice) to serve as the applicant in accordance with the Departments regulations governing group applications in 34 CFR 75.127 through 75.129. (2010 i3 NFP) 3. Eligibility Requirements Except as specifically set forth in the Note about Eligibility for an Eligible Applicant that Includes a Nonprofit Organization that follows, to be eligible for an award, an eligible applicant must (1)(A) Have significantly closed the achievement gaps between groups of students described in section 1111(b)(2) of the ESEA (economically disadvantaged students, students from major racial and ethnic groups, students with limited English proficiency, students with disabilities) or (B) Have demonstrated success in significantly increasing student academic achievement for all groups of students described in that section (2) Have made significant improvements in other areas, such as graduation rates or increased recruitment and placement of high quality teachers and principals, as demonstrated with meaningful data (3) Demonstrate that it has established one or more partnerships with the private sector, which may include philanthropic organizations, and that the private sector will provide matching funds in order to help bring results to scale and (4) In the case of an eligible applicant that includes a nonprofit organization, provide in the application the names of the LEAs with which the nonprofit organization will partner, or the names of the schools in the consortium with which it will partner. If an eligible applicant that includes a nonprofit organization intends to partner with additional LEAs or schools that are not named in the application, it must describe in the application the demographic and other characteristics of these LEAs and schools and the process it will use to select them as either official or other partners. An applicant must identify its specific partners before a grant award will be made. (2010 i3 NFP)
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Opportunity Summary:
The Office of Innovation and Improvement (OII) Investing in Innovation (i3) Scale Up Grants opportunity (CFDA 84.411A) is a U.S. Department of Education discretionary grant competition created under section 14007 of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA). The overall aim of the i3 program is to invest federal funds in education initiatives that have already shown they can improve student outcomes, and then help those initiatives expand so they reach many more students. i3 is structured around growing what works, strengthening partnerships (including private-sector and philanthropic partners), and building a stronger evidence base of effective practices that can be shared broadly.
This specific competition is for the Scale Up tier of i3 funding. Scale Up grants are intended for projects that are past the pilot stage and have strong evidence supporting their effectiveness. In practical terms, the Department is looking for practices, strategies, or programs that research indicates produce statistically significant and meaningful improvements in outcomes like student achievement or student growth, closing achievement gaps, reducing dropout rates, increasing high school graduation rates, or boosting college enrollment and completion. Applicants may also base their case on an intermediate outcome that is strongly linked to these goals, such as improved teacher or principal effectiveness, as long as it is presented as a credible driver of the student outcomes the program cares about.
The program limits who can apply and sets a relatively high bar for eligibility. Eligible applicants include local educational agencies (LEAs) or partnerships in which a nonprofit organization works with one or more LEAs or with a consortium of schools. Where a partnership applies, the group must designate a lead partner to act as the formal applicant under federal group application rules. Beyond being an eligible entity, applicants must show a track record of results: either that they have significantly closed achievement gaps among key student groups identified in the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (economically disadvantaged students, major racial and ethnic groups, English learners, and students with disabilities) or that they have significantly increased academic achievement for all those groups. They also must demonstrate meaningful improvement in other important areas, such as graduation rates or success recruiting and placing high-quality teachers and principals, using credible data. Another core requirement is evidence of established partnerships with the private sector (including philanthropic organizations) and a commitment of matching funds to support scaling, since this competition includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement.
Because Scale Up awards are explicitly about expansion, applicants are expected to think big and be realistic at the same time. Proposals must estimate the number of students who will be served and provide concrete evidence that the organization can reach that number during the grant period. Applicants also need to show they have the capacity to scale at a state, regional, or national level, either directly or through partners, during or after the grant. The notice recognizes that an LEA is not typically set up to replicate its model across other districts or states on its own, but it makes clear that LEAs can and should partner with others, such as state educational agencies or other organizations, to support dissemination and broader adoption.
Applications in this competition go through an initial screening for eligibility and compliance with the notice requirements. Peer reviewers then review the applications that pass screening. A key point in the notice is that if the Department determines an application does not meet the Scale Up standard for strong evidence (or fails any other eligibility requirement), it will not be considered for funding, even if it is otherwise well written. That emphasis signals that the evidence threshold is not just a scoring advantage but a gatekeeping requirement for this tier.
Administratively, applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov, and applicants are instructed to search by CFDA number 84.411 (without the alpha suffix) to locate the package. The opportunity was posted March 29, 2012, and applications were made available the same day. The Department strongly encouraged (but did not require) a Notice of Intent to Apply by April 16, 2012 through a web form, mainly to help the agency plan for peer review logistics. That intent form asked applicants to identify basic organizational information, the grant type, the single absolute priority they planned to address, and up to two competitive preference priorities they wanted considered for additional points. The original application deadline was May 29, 2012, but it was extended to May 30, 2012 because the Grants.gov help desk would be closed for Memorial Day on May 28, reducing applicants ability to resolve last-minute technical submission issues. Because of that change, the intergovernmental review deadline was also extended to July 26, 2012.
Funding-wise, the notice indicates an award ceiling of $25,000,000 for Scale Up grants, with an expectation of about five awards in this competition. The funding instrument is a grant, the activity category is education, and matching funds are required. The competition is identified in Grants.gov materials as Funding Opportunity Number ED-GRANTS-032712-001, and it is archived June 29, 2012. The Department also noted it planned informational meetings to provide technical assistance for interested applicants across all three i3 grant types (Scale Up, Validation, and Development), with details posted on the i3 program website.
For applicants needing help, the opportunity lists both a Grants.gov technical contact (Julius Cotton) and a program contact (Carol Lyons), along with the program mailbox (i3@ed.gov). As with most federal competitions, the synopsis stresses that the controlling source is the official Federal Register notice, which contains the full requirements on eligibility, priorities, performance measures, and submission rules.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): OII Investing in Innovation (i3) Scale Up Grants (CFDA 84.411A)
What is the i3 Scale Up Grants opportunity?
The i3 Scale Up Grants opportunity is a U.S. Department of Education discretionary grant competition under the Office of Innovation and Improvement (OII). It was created under section 14007 of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) to expand education initiatives that have already demonstrated success improving student outcomes.
What is the overall goal of the i3 program?
The overall goal is to invest federal funds in education initiatives that have already shown they can improve student outcomes, and then support those initiatives in expanding to serve many more students. The program emphasizes growing what works, strengthening partnerships (including private-sector and philanthropic partners), and building a stronger evidence base that can be shared broadly.
What makes the Scale Up tier different within i3?
This competition is specifically for the Scale Up tier, which is intended for projects that are past the pilot stage and supported by strong evidence of effectiveness. The Scale Up tier is designed for efforts ready to expand substantially.
What kinds of outcomes does the Department want Scale Up projects to improve?
The Department is looking for practices, strategies, or programs with research evidence of statistically significant and meaningful improvements in outcomes such as student achievement or student growth, closing achievement gaps, reducing dropout rates, increasing high school graduation rates, or improving college enrollment and completion.
Can an applicant focus on an intermediate outcome instead of direct student outcomes?
Yes. An applicant may base its case on an intermediate outcome that is strongly linked to the program goals, such as improved teacher or principal effectiveness, as long as the application presents it as a credible driver of the student outcomes the i3 program prioritizes.
Who is eligible to apply for this Scale Up competition?
Eligible applicants include local educational agencies (LEAs) or partnerships in which a nonprofit organization works with one or more LEAs or with a consortium of schools.
If applying as a partnership, how does the application get submitted?
When applying as a partnership, the group must designate a lead partner to act as the formal applicant under federal group application rules.
What performance track record must eligible applicants demonstrate?
Applicants must show either (1) they have significantly closed achievement gaps among key student groups identified in the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (economically disadvantaged students, major racial and ethnic groups, English learners, and students with disabilities), or (2) they have significantly increased academic achievement for all of those groups. Applicants must also demonstrate meaningful improvement in other important areas, such as graduation rates or success recruiting and placing high-quality teachers and principals, using credible data.
Are private-sector or philanthropic partnerships required?
Yes. A core requirement is evidence of established partnerships with the private sector (including philanthropic organizations) and a commitment of matching funds to support scaling.
Is there a matching funds or cost-sharing requirement for this competition?
Yes. The Scale Up competition includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement, and applicants are expected to show a commitment of matching funds to support scaling.
What does it mean to “scale up” under this grant?
Because Scale Up awards are explicitly about expansion, applicants are expected to propose serving a large number of students and to be realistic in their plans. Proposals must estimate the number of students to be served and provide concrete evidence that the organization can reach that number during the grant period.
Do applicants need to demonstrate capacity to expand beyond their current footprint?
Yes. Applicants need to show they have the capacity to scale at a state, regional, or national level, either directly or through partners, during or after the grant.
Can an LEA scale a program across other districts or states by itself?
The notice recognizes that an LEA is not typically set up to replicate its model across other districts or states on its own. It also makes clear that LEAs can and should partner with others, such as state educational agencies or other organizations, to support dissemination and broader adoption.
How are applications reviewed and selected for funding?
Applications first go through an initial screening for eligibility and compliance with the notice requirements. Applications that pass screening are then reviewed by peer reviewers.
How important is the evidence standard for the Scale Up tier?
The evidence threshold is a gatekeeping requirement for this tier. The notice states that if the Department determines an application does not meet the Scale Up standard for strong evidence (or fails any other eligibility requirement), the application will not be considered for funding, even if it is otherwise well written.
How must the application be submitted?
Applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov.
How do applicants find the application package on Grants.gov?
Applicants are instructed to search by CFDA number 84.411 (without the alpha suffix) to locate the package.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The Scale Up Grants opportunity is identified as CFDA 84.411A, and the Grants.gov search instruction is to use CFDA 84.411 (without the alpha suffix).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this competition?
The competition is identified in Grants.gov materials as Funding Opportunity Number ED-GRANTS-032712-001.
When was this opportunity posted and when were applications made available?
The opportunity was posted on March 29, 2012, and applications were made available the same day.
Was a Notice of Intent to Apply required?
No. The Department strongly encouraged, but did not require, a Notice of Intent to Apply by April 16, 2012 through a web form.
What information was requested in the Notice of Intent to Apply form?
The intent form asked applicants to identify basic organizational information, the grant type, the single absolute priority they planned to address, and up to two competitive preference priorities they wanted considered for additional points.
What was the application deadline for this competition?
The original application deadline was May 29, 2012, and it was extended to May 30, 2012.
Why was the application deadline extended by one day?
The deadline was extended because the Grants.gov help desk would be closed for Memorial Day on May 28, 2012, which reduced applicants ability to resolve last-minute technical submission issues.
Was the intergovernmental review deadline affected by the deadline extension?
Yes. The intergovernmental review deadline was extended to July 26, 2012.
What is the maximum award amount for a Scale Up grant in this competition?
The notice indicates an award ceiling of $25,000,000 for Scale Up grants.
How many awards were expected to be made?
The Department indicated an expectation of about five awards in this competition.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument is a grant.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is education.
Is this opportunity still open?
The Grants.gov record for this competition is archived as of June 29, 2012.
Were there any informational meetings or technical assistance opportunities mentioned?
Yes. The Department noted it planned informational meetings to provide technical assistance for interested applicants across all three i3 grant types (Scale Up, Validation, and Development), with details posted on the i3 program website.
Who can applicants contact for Grants.gov submission issues?
The opportunity lists a Grants.gov technical contact: Julius Cotton.
Who can applicants contact for program-related questions?
The opportunity lists a program contact: Carol Lyons, and also provides the program mailbox: i3@ed.gov.
What document controls if there is any conflict or missing detail in the synopsis?
The synopsis stresses that the controlling source is the official Federal Register notice, which contains the full requirements on eligibility, priorities, performance measures, and submission rules.
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