Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 022216 001
Apply for ED GRANTS 022216 001
- The ED 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 Program CFDA Number 84.382B" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 84.382.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 22, 2016 and posted on Feb 22, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 22, 2016. (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 $350,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 14 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
The Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE) Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions (AANAPISI) Program is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Education (CFDA 84.382B) designed to strengthen colleges and universities that serve significant numbers of Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander students. The central goal is to help eligible institutions plan, develop, and implement efforts that improve and expand their capacity to support these student populations, with an emphasis that also includes low-income individuals. In practice, the program is meant to build institutional strength so schools can deliver better services, improve student outcomes, and expand supports that address academic, retention, completion, and related needs for AANAPISI students.
Eligibility is tied to institutional status and enrollment. The opportunity is aimed at institutions of higher education, including public and state-controlled institutions and private institutions, as long as they meet the program-specific requirements described in the official Federal Register notice. A key threshold highlighted in the synopsis is that an eligible institution must have an undergraduate enrollment that is at least 10 percent Asian American or Native American Pacific Islander students. The notice also references additional eligibility details that may apply, so applicants are expected to rely on the official application notice for the complete rules and definitions.
Funds are intended to support capacity-building activities that fall under the authorized uses in section 311(c) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (as amended). While the synopsis does not list specific projects, it makes clear that the program supports institutional initiatives that improve the ability to serve AANAPISI and low-income students, which typically aligns with activities such as strengthening student support services, enhancing academic programs, improving retention and completion strategies, building institutional management and data capacity, and expanding resources that directly contribute to student success. The exact scope of allowable activities, priorities, and performance measures are established in the Federal Register application notice, which applicants are expected to consult closely.
From an application and submission standpoint, the Department requires electronic submission through Grants.gov only. Applicants must download the application package from Grants.gov, complete it offline, and then upload and submit it through the same system; emailing an application is not permitted. A practical detail included in the announcement is that applicants should search for the application package by the CFDA number without the letter suffix, meaning they should search for "84.382" rather than "84.382B" to locate the correct materials.
The published competition details indicate the opportunity number is ED GRANTS 022216 001, with the opportunity posted on February 22, 2016, and an application deadline of April 22, 2016. The award ceiling listed is $350,000, and the Department anticipated making 14 awards under this competition. Because the description provided is explicitly a synopsis, applicants are directed to the official Federal Register notice for the authoritative requirements, including application procedures, pre-application guidance (if any), selection criteria, program priorities, reporting expectations, and program contact information.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the AANAPISI Program grant opportunity?
The Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions (AANAPISI) Program is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE). It is identified as CFDA 84.382B and is designed to strengthen colleges and universities that serve significant numbers of Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander students.
What is the main goal of this program?
The central goal is to help eligible institutions plan, develop, and implement efforts that improve and expand their capacity to support Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander students, with an emphasis that also includes low-income individuals. In practice, the program focuses on building institutional strength so schools can deliver better services, improve student outcomes, and expand supports tied to academic success, retention, completion, and related needs for AANAPISI students.
Who is this grant intended to help?
This program is intended to benefit Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander students served by eligible institutions, and it also emphasizes support for low-income individuals within those student populations.
What types of institutions are eligible to apply?
The opportunity is aimed at institutions of higher education, including public and state-controlled institutions and private institutions, as long as they meet the program-specific requirements described in the official Federal Register notice.
Is there an enrollment threshold to qualify as an eligible institution?
Yes. A key threshold highlighted in the synopsis is that an eligible institution must have an undergraduate enrollment that is at least 10 percent Asian American or Native American Pacific Islander students.
Are there additional eligibility requirements beyond the 10 percent enrollment threshold?
Yes. The synopsis notes that additional eligibility details may apply. Applicants are expected to rely on the official Federal Register application notice for the complete eligibility rules, requirements, and definitions.
What can grant funds be used for?
Funds are intended to support capacity-building activities authorized under section 311(c) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (as amended). While the synopsis does not list specific projects, it states that the program supports institutional initiatives that improve the ability to serve AANAPISI and low-income students.
What kinds of activities are typically aligned with this program's capacity-building focus?
Based on the synopsis, allowable activities generally align with institutional efforts such as strengthening student support services, enhancing academic programs, improving retention and completion strategies, building institutional management and data capacity, and expanding resources that directly contribute to student success. The exact scope of allowable activities, priorities, and performance measures are established in the Federal Register application notice.
Where are the official rules, priorities, and requirements defined?
The authoritative requirements are established in the official Federal Register notice. The synopsis directs applicants to consult that notice closely for application procedures, any pre-application guidance (if any), selection criteria, program priorities, reporting expectations, performance measures, and program contact information.
How must applications be submitted?
Applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov only. Applicants are required to download the application package from Grants.gov, complete it offline, and upload and submit it through Grants.gov.
Can an application be submitted by email?
No. Email submission is not permitted. The Department requires submission through Grants.gov.
How do applicants find the application package on Grants.gov?
Applicants should search for the application package by the CFDA number without the letter suffix. This means searching for "84.382" rather than "84.382B" to locate the correct materials.
What is the opportunity number for this competition?
The opportunity number listed is ED GRANTS 022216 001.
When was this opportunity posted, and what was the application deadline?
The opportunity was posted on February 22, 2016, and the application deadline was April 22, 2016.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling listed in the competition details is $350,000.
How many awards did the Department anticipate making under this competition?
The Department anticipated making 14 awards under this competition.
What should applicants rely on if the synopsis does not include a specific detail?
Because the description provided is explicitly a synopsis, applicants should rely on the official Federal Register notice for complete and authoritative information, including detailed requirements, definitions, and submission instructions.
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