Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 032015 003
Apply for ED GRANTS 032015 003
- The Department of Education in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE) Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISI) Program CFDA Number 84.031L" 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 Mar 23, 2015 and posted on Mar 20, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 19, 2015 Applications Available March 20, 2015. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications May 19, 2015.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $3,062,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- 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 (a) An IHE is eligible to receive funds under the AANAPISI Program if it qualifies as an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution. At the time of application, IHEs applying for funds under the AANAPISI Program must have an enrollment of undergraduate students that is at least 10 percent Asian American or Native American Pacific Islander, as defined as follows Asian American means a person having origins in any of the original peoples of the Far East, Southeast Asia, or the Indian subcontinent (including, for example, Cambodia, China, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Pakistan, the Philippine Islands, Thailand, and Vietnam), as defined in the Office of Management and Budgets Standards for Maintaining, Collecting, and Presenting Federal Data on Race and Ethnicity as published in the Federal Register on October 30, 1997 (62 FR 58789).
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Opportunity Summary:
The Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE) Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISI) Program, CFDA 84.031L, is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Education designed to strengthen colleges and universities that serve significant numbers of Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander students. The core purpose of the program is capacity-building: it funds efforts that help eligible institutions plan, develop, and carry out improvements that expand the institution's ability to serve Asian Americans, Native American Pacific Islanders, and low-income individuals. In practice, this means supporting institutional activities that improve student success and help the college build stronger systems, services, and programs tailored to the needs of these student populations.
Eligibility centers on whether an institution qualifies as an AANAPISI. At the time of application, an institution of higher education must have an undergraduate enrollment that is at least 10 percent Asian American or Native American Pacific Islander students. The notice references the federal race and ethnicity data standards published by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in the Federal Register (October 30, 1997, 62 FR 58789). Within that framework, "Asian American" is defined as a person with origins in the original peoples of the Far East, Southeast Asia, or the Indian subcontinent, with examples including Cambodia, China, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Pakistan, the Philippine Islands, Thailand, and Vietnam. The funding listing notes eligible applicants as "Others," with the detailed eligibility requirements provided in the official Federal Register application notice.
For this specific competition (Funding Opportunity Number ED-GRANTS-032015-003), the Department expected to make about 10 awards with an estimated total funding amount of $3,062,000. The grant type is listed as an education-related discretionary grant under CFDA 84.031 (Higher Education Institutional Aid), and there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement indicated, which means applicants are not required to provide matching funds as a condition of receiving an award.
The application process is fully electronic through Grants.gov. Applicants are instructed to locate the application package by searching the CFDA number without the letter suffix, meaning applicants should search "84.031" rather than "84.031L." For this posting, applications were made available on March 20, 2015, and the deadline for transmittal of applications was May 19, 2015, with an archive date of June 18, 2015. Assistance for technical issues with Grants.gov is provided through the Grants.gov Helpdesk at 1-800-518-4726 or support@grants.gov.
For program-specific questions or difficulty accessing the full announcement, the contact listed is Joyce Mays, Management Analyst, at 202-245-6122 or joyce.mays@ed.gov. The notice also lists program manager contacts (Pearson Owens or Don Crews) at the U.S. Department of Education, 1990 K Street NW, 6th Floor, Washington, DC 20006-8513, with a phone number shown as (202) 502-7804. Because the synopsis explicitly notes it is not the official source, applicants are directed to rely on the full Federal Register notice for definitive requirements, allowable activities, selection criteria, and other compliance details.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): OPE AANAPISI Program (CFDA 84.031L)
What is the AANAPISI Program (CFDA 84.031L)?
The Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE) Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISI) Program, CFDA 84.031L, is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Education. It is designed to strengthen colleges and universities that serve significant numbers of Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander students.
What is the main purpose of this grant?
The core purpose is capacity-building. The program funds efforts that help eligible institutions plan, develop, and carry out improvements that expand the institution's ability to serve Asian Americans, Native American Pacific Islanders, and low-income individuals. In practical terms, it supports institutional activities aimed at improving student success and building stronger campus systems, services, and programs tailored to these student populations.
Who is this grant intended to benefit?
This program is intended to benefit institutions serving Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander students, with an emphasis on improvements that also support low-income individuals. The funded work is focused on strengthening the institution's capacity and improving student outcomes for these populations.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility centers on whether an institution qualifies as an AANAPISI. At the time of application, an institution of higher education must have an undergraduate enrollment that is at least 10 percent Asian American or Native American Pacific Islander students. The synopsis notes that detailed eligibility requirements are provided in the official Federal Register application notice.
What is the minimum undergraduate enrollment percentage required to qualify as an AANAPISI?
An institution must have an undergraduate enrollment that is at least 10 percent Asian American or Native American Pacific Islander students at the time of application.
How does the opportunity define "Asian American"?
The notice references the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) federal race and ethnicity data standards published in the Federal Register (October 30, 1997, 62 FR 58789). Within that framework, "Asian American" is defined as a person with origins in the original peoples of the Far East, Southeast Asia, or the Indian subcontinent. Examples listed include Cambodia, China, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Pakistan, the Philippine Islands, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Where can applicants find the definitive eligibility requirements and other rules?
The synopsis explicitly notes it is not the official source. Applicants are directed to rely on the full Federal Register notice for definitive requirements, allowable activities, selection criteria, and other compliance details.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this competition?
The Funding Opportunity Number provided is ED-GRANTS-032015-003.
How many awards were expected for this competition, and what was the estimated total funding?
For this specific competition, the Department expected to make about 10 awards, with an estimated total funding amount of $3,062,000.
What type of grant is this?
This is listed as an education-related discretionary grant under CFDA 84.031 (Higher Education Institutional Aid), specifically for the AANAPISI Program (CFDA 84.031L).
Is cost sharing or a match required?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement is indicated. This means applicants are not required to provide matching funds as a condition of receiving an award.
How do applicants submit an application?
The application process is fully electronic through Grants.gov.
How do applicants locate the application package in Grants.gov?
Applicants are instructed to locate the application package by searching the CFDA number without the letter suffix. In other words, search for "84.031" rather than "84.031L."
When were applications available, and what was the deadline for submission?
For this posting, applications were made available on March 20, 2015. The deadline for transmittal of applications was May 19, 2015. The archive date listed is June 18, 2015.
Where can applicants get help with Grants.gov technical issues?
Assistance for technical issues with Grants.gov is available through the Grants.gov Helpdesk at 1-800-518-4726 or support@grants.gov.
Who should applicants contact for program-specific questions or if they cannot access the full announcement?
The contact listed for program-specific questions or difficulty accessing the full announcement is Joyce Mays, Management Analyst. Phone: 202-245-6122. Email: joyce.mays@ed.gov.
Are there other program contacts listed?
Yes. The notice also lists program manager contacts Pearson Owens or Don Crews at the U.S. Department of Education, 1990 K Street NW, 6th Floor, Washington, DC 20006-8513, with a phone number shown as (202) 502-7804.
If there is a conflict between the synopsis and the official announcement, which should applicants follow?
Applicants should rely on the full Federal Register notice for definitive requirements, allowable activities, selection criteria, and compliance details, since the synopsis states it is not the official source.
What does it mean that the eligible applicants are listed as "Others"?
The funding listing notes eligible applicants as "Others," but the synopsis clarifies that the detailed eligibility requirements are provided in the official Federal Register application notice. Applicants should use the Federal Register notice as the authoritative source for determining eligibility.
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