Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 052814 001
Apply for ED GRANTS 052814 001
- The Department of Education in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Office of Innovation and Improvement (OII) Teacher Quality Partnership Grant Program CFDA Number 84.336S" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 84.336 Teacher Quality Partnership Grants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 27, 2014 and posted on May 28, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 15, 2014 The Deadline for Transmittal of Applications July 15, 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 $35,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 20 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- All applicants must meet the following general application requirements in order to be considered for funding. Except as specifically noted in this section, the general application requirements are from section 202 of the HEA (20 U.S.C. 1022a). Each eligible partnership desiring a grant under this program must submit an application that contains (a) A needs assessment of the partners in the eligible partnership with respect to the preparation, ongoing training, professional development, and retention of general education and special education teachers, principals, and, as applicable, early childhood educators (b) A description of the extent to which the program to be carried out with grant funds, as described in Absolute Priority 1 or Absolute Priority 2, or both, in this notice, and, if the applicant chooses to do so, a Partnership Grant for the Development of Leadership Program, as described in section 202(f) of the HEA, will prepare prospective and new teachers with strong teaching skills (c) A description of how such program will prepare prospective and new teachers to understand and use research and data to modify and improve classroom instruction (d) A description of (1) How the eligible partnership will coordinate strategies and activities assisted under the grant with other teacher preparation or professional development programs, including programs funded under the ESEA and IDEA and through the National Science Foundation and (2) How the activities of the partnership will be consistent with State, local, and other education reform activities that promote teacher quality and student academic achievement (e) An assessment that describes the resources available to the eligible partnership, including (1) The integration of funds from other related sources (2) The intended use of the grant funds and (3) The commitment of the resources of the partnership to the activities assisted under this program, including financial support, faculty participation, and time commitments, and to the continuation of the activities when the grant ends. (f) A description of (1) How the eligible partnership will meet the purposes of the TQP Grant Program as specified in section 201 of the HEA (2) How the partnership will carry out the activities required under Absolute Priority 1 or Absolute Priority 2, or both, as described in this notice, based on the needs identified in paragraph (a), with the goal of improving student academic achievement (3) If the partnership chooses to use funds under the TQP Grant Program for a project or activities under section 202(f) of the HEA Partnership Grants for the Development of Leadership Programs or section 202(g) of the HEA Partnership with Digital Education Content Developer, how the partnership will carry out such project or required activities based on the needs identified in the needs assessment described in paragraph (a), with the goal of improving student academic achievement
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Opportunity Summary:
The Office of Innovation and Improvement (OII) Teacher Quality Partnership (TQP) Grant Program, CFDA 84.336S, is a discretionary grant competition run by the U.S. Department of Education to improve student achievement by strengthening the quality of educators entering (and already in) the classroom. The program focuses on upgrading teacher preparation and professional learning, holding teacher preparation programs at institutions of higher education (IHEs) accountable for outcomes, and improving recruitment into teaching, including efforts that bring in minorities and strong candidates from other careers. A central idea is that better-prepared teachers, supported by stronger training systems and clearer accountability, translate into better classroom instruction and stronger student results.
A key structural requirement of the program is partnership. Applicants are expected to form eligible partnerships that include an IHE working together with a high-need local educational agency (LEA) and the high-need schools served by that LEA, and/or high-need early childhood education (ECE) programs. These partnerships must implement one or both of the following: improved teacher preparation programs at the pre-baccalaureate or fifth-year level that incorporate specified reforms to the IHEs existing preparation programs, and/or teacher residency programs designed for individuals who have strong academic or professional backgrounds but lack prior teaching experience. In other words, the grants are not meant for isolated efforts; they are meant to connect universities and high-need school systems in a shared pipeline for preparing, placing, and supporting teachers.
For this FY 2014 competition, the Department signaled particular interest in proposals that prepare teachers for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. This emphasis is framed in the broader national push to expand the supply of excellent STEM teachers, including the Presidents public goal of preparing 100,000 STEM teachers over a decade. The notice ties the competition to federal STEM priorities, including the Federal STEM Education 5-Year Strategic Plan released in 2013 and cross-agency priority goals, and it also references the 100Kin10 coalition as part of the broader movement to recruit, develop, and retain strong STEM educators.
The funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number ED-GRANTS-052814-001) anticipated about 20 awards with an estimated total funding level of $35,000,000, and it includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement. While the summary does not list award sizes, it makes clear that awards are competitive and that applicants should rely on the official Federal Register notice for the full set of requirements, priorities, performance measures, and other application rules that govern what will be funded and how applications are scored.
The application itself is built around a set of general requirements drawn largely from section 202 of the Higher Education Act (HEA). An eligible partnership must submit a needs assessment addressing preparation, ongoing training, professional development, and retention needs for general education and special education teachers, principals, and, when applicable, early childhood educators. The application must also explain how the proposed project aligns with the programs absolute priorities (Absolute Priority 1 or 2, or both, as described in the official notice) and how it will prepare prospective and new teachers with strong teaching skills. Beyond instructional skill, the Department expects applicants to describe how teachers will be prepared to understand and use research and data to adjust and improve classroom instruction, reflecting an evidence-based approach rather than purely theoretical training.
Coordination is another central theme. Applicants must describe how the partnership will align and coordinate grant-funded activities with other teacher preparation and professional development initiatives, including those supported under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) and Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), as well as relevant efforts funded through the National Science Foundation. Proposals are also expected to fit with state and local reform strategies aimed at teacher quality and student academic achievement, so the project is not operating in a vacuum. The application must include an assessment of partnership resources, including how other funds will be integrated, how the grant funds will be used, and what commitments the partners are making in terms of financial support, faculty participation, time, and plans to continue key activities after the grant ends.
Administratively, the notice is largely about a deadline change caused by a scheduled Grants.gov outage. The original application deadline was July 14, 2014, but because Grants.gov was expected to be unavailable July 12-13, 2014 for maintenance, the Department extended the deadline for transmittal of applications to July 15, 2014. Applications were available starting May 28, 2014. The Department also strongly encouraged (but did not require) applicants to submit a brief email notice of intent to apply by June 27, 2014, sent to Christine Miller at TQPartnership@ed.gov, to help the agency plan for a more efficient review process. Pre-application webinars were scheduled for June 10, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. and June 12, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. Washington, DC time, with additional details posted on the programs website.
All applications had to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov, not by email. Applicants were instructed to search for the application package using the CFDA number without the alpha suffix (search 84.336 rather than 84.336S), download the package, complete it offline, and then upload and submit through Grants.gov. The synopsis also lists key contacts for technical and program questions, including a Grants.gov systems administrator contact (Julius Cotton) and the program manager (Christine Miller) at the U.S. Department of Education, along with phone numbers and email addresses, while emphasizing that the official Federal Register publication is the controlling source for all requirements.
Teacher Quality Partnership (TQP) Grant Program (CFDA 84.336S) FAQs
1) What is the Teacher Quality Partnership (TQP) Grant Program?
The Teacher Quality Partnership (TQP) Grant Program, administered by the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Innovation and Improvement (OII), is a discretionary (competitive) grant program intended to improve student achievement by strengthening the quality of educators entering and already working in the classroom.
2) What is the CFDA number and funding opportunity number for this competition?
The program is listed as CFDA 84.336S. The Funding Opportunity Number is ED-GRANTS-052814-001.
3) What is the main goal of the TQP program?
The central goal is to improve student achievement by improving how teachers are prepared and supported, increasing accountability for teacher preparation outcomes at institutions of higher education (IHEs), and strengthening recruitment into teaching (including recruitment of minorities and strong candidates from other careers).
4) What is the underlying theory of change behind this grant?
The program is built on the idea that better-prepared teachers, supported by stronger preparation systems and clearer accountability, lead to stronger classroom instruction and improved student results.
5) Is partnership required to apply?
Yes. A key structural requirement is that applicants form an eligible partnership rather than proposing an isolated effort by a single organization.
6) What partners are expected to be included in an eligible partnership?
Applicants are expected to form eligible partnerships that include an institution of higher education (IHE) working with a high-need local educational agency (LEA) and the high-need schools served by that LEA, and/or high-need early childhood education (ECE) programs.
7) What kinds of projects can be funded under TQP?
Partnerships must implement one or both of the following approaches: (1) improved teacher preparation programs at the pre-baccalaureate or fifth-year level that incorporate specified reforms to existing IHE preparation programs, and/or (2) teacher residency programs designed for individuals with strong academic or professional backgrounds who lack prior teaching experience.
8) What levels of teacher preparation are referenced in this competition?
The opportunity references improved teacher preparation at the pre-baccalaureate or fifth-year level, as well as teacher residency programs.
9) What is a teacher residency program in the context of this notice?
In this notice, a teacher residency program is described as a program designed for individuals who have strong academic or professional backgrounds but do not have prior teaching experience.
10) Does the FY 2014 competition emphasize any specific subject areas?
Yes. For FY 2014, the Department signaled particular interest in proposals that prepare teachers for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields.
11) How does the STEM emphasis relate to broader federal priorities mentioned in the notice?
The STEM emphasis is framed as part of a broader national push to expand the supply of excellent STEM teachers, including the President's public goal of preparing 100,000 STEM teachers over a decade. The notice references the Federal STEM Education 5-Year Strategic Plan released in 2013, cross-agency priority goals, and the 100Kin10 coalition.
12) How much funding was anticipated and how many awards were expected?
The competition anticipated about 20 awards, with an estimated total funding level of $35,000,000.
13) Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
Yes. The funding opportunity includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement.
14) Are individual award amounts listed in the summary provided?
No. The summary does not list award sizes. It indicates that awards are competitive and directs applicants to the official Federal Register notice for full details.
15) Where should applicants look for the official requirements and how applications will be scored?
Applicants are instructed to rely on the official Federal Register notice for the complete set of requirements, priorities, performance measures, and application rules governing what will be funded and how applications are scored.
16) What statutory section is mentioned as the source of many application requirements?
The application is built around general requirements drawn largely from section 202 of the Higher Education Act (HEA).
17) What is the needs assessment required to cover?
An eligible partnership must submit a needs assessment addressing preparation, ongoing training, professional development, and retention needs for general education and special education teachers, principals, and, when applicable, early childhood educators.
18) Do applicants need to address federal priorities in their proposal?
Yes. The application must explain how the proposed project aligns with the program's absolute priorities (Absolute Priority 1 or 2, or both), as described in the official notice.
19) What teaching competencies does the Department expect proposals to address?
Beyond preparing prospective and new teachers with strong teaching skills, applicants are expected to describe how teachers will be prepared to understand and use research and data to adjust and improve classroom instruction.
20) Are applicants expected to coordinate TQP activities with other initiatives?
Yes. Applicants must describe how the partnership will align and coordinate grant-funded activities with other teacher preparation and professional development initiatives.
21) Which other federal education efforts are specifically referenced for coordination?
The notice references alignment with efforts supported under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), as well as relevant National Science Foundation-funded efforts.
22) Do proposals need to align with state and local reform strategies?
Yes. Proposals are expected to fit with state and local reform strategies aimed at teacher quality and student academic achievement.
23) What kinds of partnership resources and commitments must be described?
The application must include an assessment of partnership resources, including how other funds will be integrated, how grant funds will be used, and what commitments partners are making (including financial support, faculty participation, time, and plans to continue key activities after the grant ends).
24) When were applications first available for this competition?
Applications were available starting May 28, 2014.
25) What was the application deadline and why was it changed?
The original deadline was July 14, 2014. Because Grants.gov was expected to be unavailable July 12-13, 2014 for maintenance, the Department extended the deadline for transmittal of applications to July 15, 2014.
26) Was a notice of intent to apply required?
No. The Department strongly encouraged, but did not require, a brief email notice of intent to apply.
27) When was the suggested notice of intent to apply due and where was it sent?
The suggested notice of intent to apply was due by June 27, 2014, and was to be emailed to Christine Miller at TQPartnership@ed.gov.
28) Were any pre-application webinars offered?
Yes. Pre-application webinars were scheduled for June 10, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. and June 12, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. Washington, DC time, with additional details posted on the program's website.
29) How were applications required to be submitted?
All applications had to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov. The notice emphasizes that applications could not be submitted by email.
30) How should applicants find the application package on Grants.gov?
Applicants were instructed to search for the application package using the CFDA number without the alpha suffix, meaning they should search for 84.336 rather than 84.336S.
31) What were the basic steps described for completing the application through Grants.gov?
The notice describes downloading the application package, completing it offline, then uploading and submitting it through Grants.gov.
32) Who were the key contacts listed for technical and program questions?
The synopsis lists a Grants.gov systems administrator contact (Julius Cotton) for technical issues and the program manager (Christine Miller) at the U.S. Department of Education for program questions, along with phone numbers and email addresses in the full listing.
33) What source controls if there is a conflict between the synopsis and official requirements?
The notice emphasizes that the official Federal Register publication is the controlling source for all requirements.
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