Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 060314 002
Apply for ED GRANTS 060314 002
- The Department of Education in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE) Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (State Grants) CFDA Number 84.334S" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 84.334 Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 4, 2014 and posted on Jun 4, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 7, 2014 Applications Available June 4, 2014. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications July 7, 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 $37,762,740.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $3,500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 12 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) State governments.
- Eligible Applicants States.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE) Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) State Grants competition (CFDA 84.334S) is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Education focused on improving college access and success for low-income students, including students with disabilities. The core aim is to help students earn a secondary school diploma and be better prepared to enter and complete postsecondary education. In practical terms, the program supports a pipeline of academic and readiness services that start well before college, with an emphasis on keeping students on track academically, increasing expectations, and removing common barriers that prevent students from applying to, enrolling in, and persisting in college.
The required project activities reflect that college readiness is not a single event but a multi-year process. Funded services must include providing students and families with financial aid information (so students understand costs, aid options, and how to apply), encouraging enrollment in rigorous coursework to reduce the likelihood of needing remedial education after high school, and implementing activities that increase the number of students who graduate from high school and go on to complete college applications and enroll in postsecondary programs. Beyond these required elements, GEAR UP funds can also support a broad range of additional, evidence-aligned services such as mentoring, tutoring, academic support, academic and career counseling, and exposure to college environments (for example, campus visits), all designed to build familiarity with higher education and strengthen students academic and social readiness for college.
Eligibility for this particular competition is limited to state governments. The funding opportunity listing notes a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning states should expect that federal dollars must be paired with non-federal resources according to the rules in the official Federal Register notice. The notice also emphasizes that the posting is only a synopsis; the Federal Register application notice is the controlling document for details such as the precise eligibility conditions, required components, selection criteria, priorities, performance measures, and submission requirements. Applicants are expected to rely on that official notice for all compliance details.
For FY 2014, the opportunity anticipated making about 12 awards, with an estimated total funding amount of $37,762,740 and an award ceiling of $3,500,000. The opportunity was posted June 4, 2014, with applications made available the same day and a deadline for transmittal of applications of July 7, 2014. The listing identifies the grant as an education funding activity and confirms it is a grant instrument (not a contract or cooperative agreement in this synopsis). It was later archived on August 6, 2014, indicating the application window has closed for that cycle.
Applications had to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov, using the Grants.gov Apply system. Applicants were required to download the application package, complete it offline, and then upload and submit it through the portal; emailing an application directly to the agency was not permitted. A small but important technical instruction is included: when searching in Grants.gov, applicants needed to search by the CFDA number without the letter suffix, meaning they should search for "84.334" rather than "84.334S" (the suffix can cause missed search results in some systems). The funding opportunity number associated with the posting is ED GRANTS 060314 002.
For official support and program questions, the announcement provides contacts for both technical Grants.gov access issues and programmatic inquiries. Technical access help was directed to the ED Grants.gov system administrator (Julius Cotton) via phone at 202-245-6288 or by email at EducationGrantInquiries@ed.gov. Program management questions were directed to the program manager, Nofertary Fofana, at the U.S. Department of Education, with contact details including phone (202-502-7533) and email (nofertary.fofana@ed.gov). The synopsis repeatedly points applicants back to the Federal Register notice for the authoritative requirements, including any pre-application steps, detailed performance measures, and the program priorities that can affect how applications are scored.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - OPE GEAR UP State Grants (CFDA 84.334S)
What is this grant opportunity?
This is the Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE) Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) State Grants competition (CFDA 84.334S), a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Education focused on improving college access and success for low-income students, including students with disabilities.
What is the main purpose of the GEAR UP State Grants competition?
The core aim is to help students earn a secondary school diploma and be better prepared to enter and complete postsecondary education. The program supports a pipeline of academic and readiness services that start well before college, with an emphasis on keeping students on track academically, increasing expectations, and removing common barriers that prevent students from applying to, enrolling in, and persisting in college.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility for this particular competition is limited to state governments.
Is this a formula program or a discretionary competition?
This is a discretionary grant competition.
What kinds of students does the program aim to serve?
The competition is focused on improving college access and success for low-income students, including students with disabilities.
What are the required project activities under this opportunity?
The required activities reflect that college readiness is a multi-year process. Funded services must include:
- Providing students and families with financial aid information (including costs, aid options, and how to apply).
- Encouraging enrollment in rigorous coursework to reduce the likelihood of needing remedial education after high school.
- Implementing activities that increase the number of students who graduate from high school and go on to complete college applications and enroll in postsecondary programs.
What additional activities may be supported (beyond required elements)?
In addition to required elements, GEAR UP funds can support a broad range of additional, evidence-aligned services, including:
- Mentoring
- Tutoring
- Academic support
- Academic and career counseling
- Exposure to college environments (for example, campus visits)
These activities are intended to build familiarity with higher education and strengthen students academic and social readiness for college.
Does this opportunity have a cost sharing or matching requirement?
Yes. The listing notes a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning states should expect federal dollars to be paired with non-federal resources according to the rules in the official Federal Register notice.
Where are the authoritative program requirements and application rules located?
The posting is described as a synopsis only. The Federal Register application notice is the controlling document for the precise eligibility conditions, required components, selection criteria, priorities, performance measures, and submission requirements. Applicants are expected to rely on the Federal Register notice for compliance details.
How many awards were anticipated and what was the total estimated funding amount for FY 2014?
For FY 2014, the opportunity anticipated making about 12 awards, with an estimated total funding amount of $37,762,740.
What was the maximum award amount (award ceiling) listed for FY 2014?
The award ceiling listed for FY 2014 was $3,500,000.
When was the opportunity posted and when were applications due for the FY 2014 cycle?
The opportunity was posted on June 4, 2014, and applications were made available the same day. The deadline for transmittal of applications was July 7, 2014.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The listing was archived on August 6, 2014, indicating the application window closed for that cycle.
What type of federal funding instrument is used?
The listing identifies the instrument as a grant (not a contract or cooperative agreement in this synopsis).
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications had to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov using the Grants.gov Apply system. Applicants were required to download the application package, complete it offline, and then upload and submit it through the portal.
Could an application be submitted by email directly to the agency?
No. Emailing an application directly to the agency was not permitted.
What CFDA number should applicants use when searching for the opportunity in Grants.gov?
When searching in Grants.gov, applicants were instructed to search by the CFDA number without the letter suffix. That means searching for "84.334" rather than "84.334S" to avoid missing the opportunity in some systems.
What is the funding opportunity number associated with this posting?
The funding opportunity number associated with the posting is ED GRANTS 060314 002.
Who should be contacted for Grants.gov technical access issues?
Technical access help was directed to the ED Grants.gov system administrator, Julius Cotton, at 202-245-6288 or by email at EducationGrantInquiries@ed.gov.
Who should be contacted for program management or programmatic questions?
Program management questions were directed to the program manager, Nofertary Fofana, at 202-502-7533 or by email at nofertary.fofana@ed.gov.
What details are specifically noted as being governed by the Federal Register notice rather than the synopsis?
The synopsis notes that the Federal Register application notice controls details such as precise eligibility conditions, required components, selection criteria, priorities, performance measures, and submission requirements. It also indicates that any pre-application steps and detailed performance measures should be taken from the official notice.
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