Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 032211 001
Apply for ED GRANTS 032211 001
- The Department of Education in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE) Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE) Comprehensive Program CFDA Number 84.116B" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 84.116 Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 22, 2011 and posted on Mar 22, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 23, 2011 Applications Available March 22, 2011. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications May 23, 2011.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $20,347,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $750,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 28 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligible Applicants IHEs or combinations of IHEs and other public and private nonprofit institutions and agencies.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE) Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE) Comprehensive Program (CFDA 84.116B) is a discretionary grant competition run by the U.S. Department of Education to support new ideas that strengthen postsecondary education. The core aim is to fund innovative projects and cooperative efforts that produce meaningful reforms or improvements in colleges and universities, especially work that tackles problems of national significance and can serve as a model other institutions can replicate. In other words, the program is designed to seed and scale approaches that move beyond routine program support and instead demonstrate new, transferable solutions for higher education.
For this particular competition cycle (FY 2011), the opportunity was posted on March 22, 2011, with applications made available the same day and a submission deadline of May 23, 2011. The Department anticipated making about 28 awards, supported by an estimated total funding level of $20,347,000. The maximum award amount listed is $750,000, and there is no cost sharing or matching requirement indicated, which can lower barriers for applicants that may not have access to significant non-federal resources.
Eligible applicants are primarily institutions of higher education (IHEs), including public and state-controlled institutions as well as private institutions. The eligibility language also allows for combinations of IHEs and other public or private nonprofit institutions and agencies, signaling that partnerships and consortia are permitted (and potentially encouraged) when they strengthen the project design, broaden impact, or improve the likelihood that the results can be adopted elsewhere. Any applicants considering participation would still need to rely on the official Federal Register notice for the precise eligibility definitions, required documentation, and any competition priorities that shape what types of projects are most competitive.
Applications had to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov using the Grants.gov Apply workflow. Applicants were expected to locate the correct application package by searching the CFDA number without the letter suffix (search "84.116" rather than "84.116B"), download the package, complete it offline, and then upload and submit it through the system. The notice makes clear that applications could not be submitted by emailing an electronic copy directly to the Department, so compliance with the Grants.gov submission process was mandatory.
Because the text provided is only a synopsis, it repeatedly points applicants to the official Federal Register application notice for the authoritative rules and details, including pre-application and application requirements, submission instructions, performance measures, program priorities, and the full set of contact information. For assistance, the listing includes a Grants.gov systems contact (Julius Cotton, ED Grants.gov FIND Systems Admin, 202-245-6140, julius.cotton@ed.gov) and a program contact for the Comprehensive Program (Sarah T. Beaton, U.S. Department of Education, 1990 K Street NW, Room 6054, Washington, DC 20006-8544, 202-502-7621).
FAQs: OPE FIPSE Comprehensive Program (CFDA 84.116B) - FY 2011
What is the OPE FIPSE Comprehensive Program (CFDA 84.116B)?
It is a discretionary grant competition run by the U.S. Department of Education (Office of Postsecondary Education) through the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE). The program supports new ideas and cooperative efforts intended to strengthen postsecondary education through meaningful reforms or improvements that other institutions can replicate.
What is the main purpose of this grant program?
The core aim is to fund innovative projects that go beyond routine program support and instead demonstrate new, transferable solutions for higher education. The program is especially focused on work that addresses problems of national significance and can serve as a model for other colleges and universities.
What fiscal year competition cycle does this information describe?
The information provided describes the FY 2011 competition cycle.
When was the opportunity posted, and when were applications due?
The opportunity was posted on March 22, 2011, applications were made available the same day, and the submission deadline was May 23, 2011.
How many awards did the Department anticipate making?
The Department anticipated making about 28 awards.
What was the estimated total funding level for this competition?
The estimated total funding level was $20,347,000.
What is the maximum award amount?
The maximum award amount listed is $750,000.
Is cost sharing or a matching contribution required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is indicated in the provided synopsis.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are primarily institutions of higher education (IHEs), including public and state-controlled institutions as well as private institutions. The eligibility language also allows for combinations of IHEs and other public or private nonprofit institutions and agencies.
Are partnerships or consortia allowed?
Yes. The eligibility language allows combinations of IHEs and other public or private nonprofit institutions and agencies, which indicates that partnerships and consortia are permitted (and may be helpful when they strengthen the project design or broaden impact).
What kinds of projects does the program seek to fund?
The program is designed to support innovative projects and cooperative efforts that lead to meaningful reforms or improvements in postsecondary education, particularly those that address nationally significant problems and can be replicated by other institutions.
Does the synopsis include all official requirements and rules?
No. The text provided is a synopsis and repeatedly directs applicants to the official Federal Register application notice for authoritative requirements, including eligibility definitions, required documentation, submission instructions, performance measures, program priorities, and contact details.
Where should applicants look for the authoritative eligibility definitions and competition priorities?
Applicants should rely on the official Federal Register notice for the precise eligibility definitions and for any competition priorities that may influence which projects are most competitive.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications had to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov using the Grants.gov Apply workflow.
Could applicants submit an application by emailing it directly to the Department of Education?
No. The notice states that applications could not be submitted by emailing an electronic copy directly to the Department. Submitting through Grants.gov was mandatory.
How could applicants find the correct application package on Grants.gov?
Applicants were expected to search using the CFDA number without the letter suffix. In other words, search "84.116" rather than "84.116B" to locate the correct package.
What was the basic Grants.gov submission process described?
The synopsis describes a workflow where applicants locate the correct package in Grants.gov, download the application package, complete it offline, and then upload and submit it through Grants.gov.
Who is the Grants.gov systems contact listed for this opportunity?
The Grants.gov systems contact listed is Julius Cotton, ED Grants.gov FIND Systems Admin, reachable at 202-245-6140 and julius.cotton@ed.gov.
Who is the program contact listed for the Comprehensive Program?
The program contact listed is Sarah T. Beaton, U.S. Department of Education, 1990 K Street NW, Room 6054, Washington, DC 20006-8544, phone 202-502-7621.
What types of additional details might only appear in the Federal Register notice rather than the synopsis?
The synopsis indicates that items such as pre-application and application requirements, submission instructions, performance measures, program priorities, and the full set of contact information are provided in the official Federal Register application notice.
What does it mean that this is a discretionary grant competition?
Based on the synopsis, it means funding is awarded through a competitive process run by the U.S. Department of Education rather than through an automatic or formula-based allocation.
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