Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 040309 001
Apply for ED GRANTS 040309 001
- The Department of Education in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Office of Postsecondary Education American Indian Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCU), and Alaska Native Serving and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions (ANNH) Programs CFDA Number 84.031T" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 84.031 Higher EducationInstitutional Aid.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 3, 2009 and posted on Apr 3, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 4, 2009 Applications Available April 3, 2009. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications May 4, 2009.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $7,172,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 7 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligible Applicants An IHE that qualifies as an eligible institution under the TCCU and the ANNH programs may apply for grants under this notice. These programs are authorized by Title III, Part A, of the HEA. To qualify as an eligible institution under any Title III, Part A program, an institution must, among other requirements (1) Be accredited or preaccredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency or association that the Secretary has determined to be a reliable authority as to the quality of education or training offered(2) Be legally authorized by the State in which it is located to be a junior college or to provide an educational program for which it awards a bachelors degree(3) Be designated as an eligible institution by demonstrating that it (A) Has an enrollment of needy students as described in 34 CFR 607.3 and (B) has low average educational and general expenditures per full time equivalent (FTE) undergraduate student as described in 34 CFR 607. (4) Relationship between the Title III, Part A programs and the Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSI) program.
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Opportunity Summary:
This opportunity is a discretionary grant competition run by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education, under Title III, Part A of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended by the Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008. It covers the American Indian Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCU) program and the Alaska Native Serving and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions (ANNH) programs, with associated CFDA identifiers 84.031T, 84.031N, and 84.031W (when searching in Grants.gov, applicants are instructed to search under 84.031 without the letter suffix). The core aim is capacity-building: helping eligible institutions strengthen their ability to serve low-income students while moving toward greater institutional self-sufficiency by investing in academic quality, management practices, and financial stability.
The stated purpose focuses on improving and strengthening three broad areas that often constrain smaller or under-resourced colleges: academic quality (such as strengthening instruction, programs, and student support structures), institutional management (including planning, administration, and operational systems), and fiscal stability (improving budgeting, controls, and longer-term financial health). In practical terms, the program is meant to help eligible institutions expand what they can offer students and improve how effectively the institution runs, with a particular emphasis on institutions serving Native communities and students with significant financial need.
Funding details in the notice indicate an estimated total of $7,172,000 available for the competition, with an expected 7 awards and an award ceiling of $1,000,000. The posting date is April 3, 2009, with applications made available the same day and a deadline for transmittal of applications of May 4, 2009. The listing also indicates there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are not required to contribute non-federal matching funds as a condition of receiving an award under this competition.
Eligibility is limited to institutions of higher education that qualify as eligible institutions under the TCCU or ANNH programs (Title III, Part A). The notice highlights several baseline eligibility conditions typical of Title III, Part A programs: the institution must be accredited or preaccredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency or association recognized by the Secretary as a reliable authority on educational quality; it must be legally authorized by the state where it is located to operate as a junior college or to provide an educational program leading to a bachelor’s degree; and it must be designated as an eligible institution by demonstrating both an enrollment of needy students (as defined in applicable regulations) and low average educational and general expenditures per full-time equivalent undergraduate student (also defined in the Title III regulations). The notice also references the broader relationship among Title III, Part A programs and the Hispanic-Serving Institutions program, signaling that applicants should pay attention to the statutory and regulatory rules that govern how institutions are categorized and how they may or may not participate across overlapping federal institutional aid programs.
Applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov using the Apply function. Applicants are expected to download the application package, complete it offline, and then upload and submit it through the portal; the Department explicitly notes that applications cannot be submitted by emailing an electronic copy. For technical assistance, the Grants.gov Helpdesk is provided (1-800-518-4726 and Support@grants.gov). The notice also provides agency contact points for program and access issues, including a management analyst (LaTammya Morton) and a program manager (Darlene B. Collins) at the Department of Education in Washington, DC, with phone numbers listed for each.
Overall, this competition is designed as targeted institutional strengthening support for eligible Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities and Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian serving institutions, with federal funds intended to build long-term capacity rather than support short-term, one-off activities. The official controlling requirements, definitions, and application instructions are those published in the Federal Register application notice, and applicants are directed to rely on that document for authoritative guidance on eligibility, allowable uses of funds, selection criteria, and submission requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this grant opportunity?
This is a discretionary grant competition run by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education, under Title III, Part A of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (as amended by the Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008). It covers competitions for the American Indian Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCU) program and the Alaska Native Serving and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions (ANNH) programs.
Which programs and CFDA numbers are associated with this competition?
The notice references CFDA identifiers 84.031T (TCCU), 84.031N, and 84.031W (ANNH-related identifiers). When searching in Grants.gov, applicants are instructed to search under 84.031 without the letter suffix.
What is the main goal of the program?
The core goal is capacity-building for eligible institutions, helping them strengthen their ability to serve low-income students while moving toward greater institutional self-sufficiency. The program emphasizes investments that improve academic quality, institutional management, and fiscal stability.
What types of institutional improvements does the program focus on?
The stated purpose targets three broad areas that can constrain smaller or under-resourced colleges:
- Academic quality (for example, strengthening instruction, academic programs, and student support structures)
- Institutional management (for example, planning, administration, and operational systems)
- Fiscal stability (for example, improving budgeting, financial controls, and longer-term financial health)
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to institutions of higher education that qualify as eligible institutions under the Title III, Part A TCCU or ANNH programs. The notice describes baseline Title III, Part A eligibility conditions, including accreditation/preaccreditation, state legal authorization, and designation as an eligible institution based on needy-student enrollment and low average educational and general expenditures per FTE undergraduate student (as defined in Title III regulations).
What accreditation status is required for eligibility?
The institution must be accredited or preaccredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency or association recognized by the Secretary as a reliable authority on educational quality.
What state authorization is required for eligibility?
The institution must be legally authorized by the state where it is located to operate as a junior college or to provide an educational program leading to a bachelor’s degree.
How does the notice describe the "needy students" and expenditures eligibility requirement?
The notice indicates that an institution must be designated as an eligible institution by demonstrating both: (1) enrollment of needy students (as defined in applicable regulations), and (2) low average educational and general expenditures per full-time equivalent undergraduate student (also defined in the Title III regulations).
How much funding is available under this competition?
The notice estimates a total of $7,172,000 available for the competition.
How many awards are expected?
The notice indicates an expected 7 awards.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling listed in the notice is $1,000,000.
Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
No. The notice states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are not required to contribute non-federal matching funds as a condition of receiving an award.
When was the opportunity posted and when were applications available?
The posting date is April 3, 2009, and applications were made available the same day.
What is the deadline to submit an application?
The deadline for transmittal of applications is May 4, 2009.
How must applications be submitted?
Applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov using the Apply function. Applicants are expected to download the application package, complete it offline, and then upload and submit it through the Grants.gov portal.
Can an application be submitted by email?
No. The Department explicitly notes that applications cannot be submitted by emailing an electronic copy.
What should applicants search for in Grants.gov to find the opportunity?
The notice instructs applicants to search in Grants.gov under 84.031 (without the letter suffix), even though the program also references 84.031T, 84.031N, and 84.031W identifiers.
Where can applicants get technical help with Grants.gov submission issues?
Technical assistance is provided through the Grants.gov Helpdesk at 1-800-518-4726 or Support@grants.gov.
Who are the agency contacts listed in the notice?
The notice provides Department of Education contacts for program and access issues, including a management analyst (LaTammya Morton) and a program manager (Darlene B. Collins) in Washington, DC, with phone numbers listed for each in the official notice.
Does the notice mention anything about interactions with other institutional aid programs?
Yes. The notice references the broader relationship among Title III, Part A programs and the Hispanic-Serving Institutions program, and it signals that applicants should pay attention to statutory and regulatory rules that govern how institutions are categorized and how they may or may not participate across overlapping federal institutional aid programs.
What document should applicants rely on for official requirements and definitions?
The notice states that the official controlling requirements, definitions, and application instructions are those published in the Federal Register application notice. Applicants are directed to rely on that document for authoritative guidance on eligibility, allowable uses of funds, selection criteria, and submission requirements.
Is this funding intended for short-term activities or long-term improvements?
The competition is described as targeted institutional strengthening support, with federal funds intended to build long-term capacity rather than support short-term, one-off activities.
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