Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 031814 001
Apply for ED GRANTS 031814 001
- The Department of Education in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Office of Innovation and Improvement (OII) Professional Development for Arts Educators (PDAE) Program CFDA Number 84.351C" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 84.351 Arts in Education.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 18, 2014 and posted on Mar 18, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 19, 2014 Applications Available March 18, 2014. Deadline for Notice of Intent to Apply April 17, 2014. Notice of Intent to Apply The Department will be able to develop a more efficient process for reviewing grant applications if it has a better understanding of the number of entities that intend to apply for funding under this competition. Therefore, the Secretary strongly encourages each potential applicant to notify the Department by sending a short email message indicating the applicants intent to submit an application for funding. The email need not include information regarding the content of the proposed application, only the applicants intent to submit it. The email notification should be sent to the program email address PDAEFY14Competition@ed.gov. Applicants that fail to provide this email notification may still apply for funding. Date of Pre Application Meeting April 3, 2014. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications May 19, 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 $4,600,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 15 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- 1. Eligible Applicants An LEA, which may be a charter school that is considered an LEA under State law and regulations, that is acting on behalf of an individual school or schools that meets the poverty criterion with respect to children from low income families that is specified in the Application Requirement section elsewhere in this notice, and that must work in partnership with one or more of the following A State or local non profit or governmental arts organization A State educational agency (SEA) or regional educational service agency An institution of higher education or A public or private agency, institution, or organization, including a museum, an arts education association, a library, a theater, or a community or faith based organization.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Office of Innovation and Improvement (OII) Professional Development for Arts Educators (PDAE) program, CFDA 84.351C, is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Education designed to improve arts education in high-poverty K-12 schools by investing in strong, replicable professional development models for arts educators and instructional staff. The core idea is to strengthen standards-based arts education so students can meet challenging state academic content and achievement standards in the arts. The program specifically supports professional development connected to arts disciplines such as music, dance, drama/theatre, media arts, and visual arts, and it also explicitly includes folk arts. Rather than focusing on buying equipment or running isolated events, the emphasis is on building educator capacity through high-quality training and support that can improve instruction and, in turn, student learning outcomes in the arts.
Eligible applicants are local educational agencies (LEAs), including charter schools that qualify as LEAs under state law, applying on behalf of one or more eligible schools that meet a poverty criterion described in the official application requirements. A key condition is that the LEA cannot apply alone; it must partner with at least one additional organization from an approved set of partners. Acceptable partners include a state or local nonprofit or governmental arts organization, a state educational agency (SEA) or regional educational service agency, an institution of higher education, or other public or private agencies and organizations such as museums, arts education associations, libraries, theaters, and community- or faith-based organizations. This partnership structure signals that the Department expects projects to combine school system implementation capacity with outside expertise in arts instruction, teacher training, research, or community-based arts practice.
For the FY 2014 competition reflected in this notice, the Department anticipated making about 15 awards, with an estimated total funding level of $4.6 million. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement listed, meaning applicants were not required to contribute a specific non-federal match as a condition of the award (though projects may still propose leveraged resources if it strengthens the plan). The funding activity category is Education and the assistance instrument is a Grant, typical of competitive discretionary education programs where proposals are scored against selection criteria described in the Federal Register notice.
The timeline included an application availability date of March 18, 2014, a pre-application meeting held on April 3, 2014, and a deadline to submit a Notice of Intent to Apply by April 17, 2014. The notice of intent was strongly encouraged to help the Department plan an efficient peer-review process, but it was not mandatory; entities that did not send it could still submit a full application. The final deadline for transmittal of applications was May 19, 2014, and the opportunity was later archived on June 18, 2014. The funding opportunity number associated with this posting is ED-GRANTS-031814-001.
Applications had to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov. Applicants were expected to locate the application package by searching the CFDA number in Grants.gov, and the instructions specifically note not to include the alpha suffix when searching (search for 84.351 rather than 84.351C). The notice also makes clear that applications could not be submitted by email; the required method was Grants.gov, using the standard download-complete-upload submission process.
For official rules, requirements, priorities, performance measures, and detailed eligibility thresholds (including the poverty criterion and any application requirements), the controlling source is the Federal Register notice inviting applications for new awards for FY 2014. The listing provides contacts for help with technical access issues (Julius Cotton, ED Grants.gov/FIND Systems Admin, 202-245-6288, EducationGrantInquiries@ed.gov) and program leadership and questions (Program Manager Michelle J. Armstrong, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue SW, Room 4W214, Washington, DC 20202, 202-453-6525, and the program email PDAEFY14Competition@ed.gov, which also served as the address for notices of intent to apply).
Professional Development for Arts Educators (PDAE) Program (CFDA 84.351C) - FAQs
What is the PDAE program?
The Professional Development for Arts Educators (PDAE) program is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Innovation and Improvement (OII). It is designed to improve arts education in high-poverty K-12 schools by investing in strong, replicable professional development models for arts educators and instructional staff.
What is the main goal of this grant opportunity?
The core goal is to strengthen standards-based arts education so students can meet challenging state academic content and achievement standards in the arts. The focus is on improving instruction by building educator capacity through high-quality professional development.
What types of activities does PDAE emphasize?
PDAE emphasizes professional development and support for educators rather than one-time activities. The program is framed around building educator capacity through strong training models that can improve classroom instruction and student learning outcomes in the arts.
Is this grant intended for buying equipment or funding isolated arts events?
No. The description explicitly contrasts PDAE with efforts focused on purchasing equipment or running isolated events. The emphasis is on high-quality professional development that strengthens instruction and produces lasting impact.
Which arts disciplines are included?
The program supports professional development connected to multiple arts disciplines, including music, dance, drama/theatre, media arts, and visual arts. It also explicitly includes folk arts.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are local educational agencies (LEAs), including charter schools that qualify as LEAs under state law. Applications must be submitted on behalf of one or more eligible schools that meet a poverty criterion described in the official application requirements.
Can a charter school apply?
Yes, charter schools may apply if they qualify as an LEA under state law, and if they apply on behalf of one or more eligible schools meeting the poverty criterion described in the official requirements.
Can an LEA apply by itself?
No. A key condition is that the LEA cannot apply alone. The LEA must partner with at least one additional organization from the approved set of partner types listed in the opportunity information.
What kinds of organizations are acceptable partners?
Acceptable partners include: a state or local nonprofit or governmental arts organization; a state educational agency (SEA) or a regional educational service agency; an institution of higher education; or other public or private agencies and organizations such as museums, arts education associations, libraries, theaters, and community- or faith-based organizations.
Why does the program require partnerships?
The partnership structure signals that projects are expected to combine school system implementation capacity (from the LEA) with outside expertise, such as arts instruction, teacher training, research capacity, or community-based arts practice.
How many awards were expected and what was the total funding level (FY 2014)?
For the FY 2014 competition described in the notice, the Department anticipated making about 15 awards, with an estimated total funding level of $4.6 million.
Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement is listed in the provided information. Applicants were not required to contribute a specific non-federal match as a condition of the award (though applicants could propose leveraged resources if it strengthens the overall plan).
What is the assistance instrument and funding category?
The assistance instrument is a Grant, and the funding activity category is Education. This is a competitive discretionary program where proposals are scored against selection criteria described in the Federal Register notice.
What is the CFDA number and funding opportunity number?
The program is identified as CFDA 84.351C. The funding opportunity number associated with this posting is ED-GRANTS-031814-001.
When was the application available for the FY 2014 competition?
The application availability date listed is March 18, 2014.
Was there a pre-application meeting?
Yes. A pre-application meeting was held on April 3, 2014.
What was the deadline for the Notice of Intent to Apply?
The deadline to submit a Notice of Intent to Apply was April 17, 2014.
Was the Notice of Intent to Apply required?
No. The Notice of Intent to Apply was strongly encouraged to help the Department plan an efficient peer-review process, but it was not mandatory. Applicants could still submit a full application even if they did not submit a notice of intent.
What was the deadline for submitting the full application?
The final deadline for transmittal of applications was May 19, 2014.
How did applicants have to submit their applications?
Applications had to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov using the standard download-complete-upload submission process.
Could applicants submit applications by email?
No. The instructions make clear that applications could not be submitted by email; the required method was submission through Grants.gov.
How do applicants find the application package on Grants.gov?
Applicants were expected to locate the application package by searching the CFDA number in Grants.gov. The instructions specifically note not to include the alpha suffix when searching, meaning applicants should search for 84.351 rather than 84.351C.
Where are the official rules, priorities, and requirements defined?
The controlling source for official rules, requirements, priorities, performance measures, and detailed eligibility thresholds (including the poverty criterion and application requirements) is the Federal Register notice inviting applications for new awards for FY 2014.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was later archived on June 18, 2014.
Who can be contacted for technical issues with Grants.gov access or systems?
For technical access issues, the contact listed is Julius Cotton, ED Grants.gov/FIND Systems Admin, at 202-245-6288 or via email at EducationGrantInquiries@ed.gov.
Who can be contacted for program questions?
For program leadership and questions, the listing identifies Program Manager Michelle J. Armstrong, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue SW, Room 4W214, Washington, DC 20202, at 202-453-6525. The program email provided is PDAEFY14Competition@ed.gov.
Where were Notices of Intent to Apply sent?
The notice indicates that the program email address PDAEFY14Competition@ed.gov also served as the address for Notices of Intent to Apply.
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