Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 022616 004
Apply for ED GRANTS 022616 004
- The ED in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE): Native Hawaiian-Serving Institutions Program CFDA Number 84.031V" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 84.031.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 26, 2016 and posted on Feb 26, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 26, 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 $500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 3 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant opportunity comes from the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE), and is listed as the Native Hawaiian-Serving Institutions Program under CFDA 84.031V. It is a discretionary grant program designed to strengthen colleges and universities that serve significant numbers of Native Hawaiian students (and, as described in the notice language, it is discussed alongside the broader Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian-serving context). The core aim is capacity-building: helping eligible institutions plan, develop, and carry out projects that improve the institution's ability to effectively serve Native Hawaiian students through stronger programs, services, and institutional infrastructure.
The program purpose, as summarized from the Federal Register synopsis, is to provide grant funds to eligible institutions of higher education that meet specific undergraduate enrollment thresholds. The notice states eligibility in terms of enrolling at least 20 percent Alaska Native students or at least 10 percent Native Hawaiian students at the undergraduate level. In practical terms, the funding is meant to support institutional improvements that can expand educational opportunity and strengthen outcomes for the students these institutions primarily serve. The authorized uses of funds are tied to the Higher Education Act of 1965 (as amended), with examples of allowable activities referenced in section 317(c) of the HEA. While the synopsis does not list those activities in detail, it signals that applicants should rely on the statutory language and the official Federal Register application notice to confirm what specific investments and project components are permitted.
From an administrative standpoint, this opportunity was posted on February 26, 2016, with an application deadline of April 26, 2016. The award ceiling is listed as $500,000, and the Department anticipated making about 3 awards under this particular competition. Because it is categorized as an education-focused discretionary grant, applicants should expect a competitive process where proposals are evaluated against criteria and priorities laid out in the official notice, along with required performance measures and reporting expectations.
Application submission is electronic-only through Grants.gov. Applicants are expected to locate the application package on Grants.gov by searching the CFDA number without the letter suffix, meaning a search for "84.031" rather than "84.031V" (or any other suffix). The process described is the standard Grants.gov workflow: download the application package, complete it offline, then upload and submit through the system. The synopsis explicitly notes that applications cannot be submitted by email, reinforcing that Grants.gov submission is mandatory.
Finally, the synopsis repeatedly emphasizes that it is not the full announcement and that the controlling requirements are in the official Federal Register application notice. That official notice is where applicants must look for the fine print on eligibility definitions, required forms and narratives, any competitive or invitational priorities, pre-application requirements (if any), submission instructions, performance metrics, contact information, and other compliance details. The Federal Register and Code of Federal Regulations can be accessed for free online via GPO resources referenced in the notice.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Native Hawaiian-Serving Institutions Program (CFDA 84.031V)?
This is a discretionary grant program from the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE). It is designed to strengthen colleges and universities that serve significant numbers of Native Hawaiian students by supporting capacity-building projects that improve programs, services, and institutional infrastructure.
Who is the sponsoring agency for this opportunity?
The sponsoring agency is the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE).
What is the main purpose of this grant?
The core aim is capacity-building. The funding is intended to help eligible institutions plan, develop, and carry out projects that improve the institution's ability to effectively serve Native Hawaiian students through stronger academic and student-support programs, services, and institutional infrastructure.
Is this a formula grant or a competitive grant?
It is a discretionary grant program, which typically means it is competitive and proposals are evaluated against criteria and priorities described in the official Federal Register application notice.
What institutions are eligible to apply based on enrollment thresholds?
The synopsis states eligibility in terms of undergraduate enrollment thresholds: an eligible institution must enroll at least 20 percent Alaska Native students or at least 10 percent Native Hawaiian students at the undergraduate level.
Does this opportunity apply only to Native Hawaiian-serving institutions, or does it also mention Alaska Native-serving institutions?
The opportunity is listed as the Native Hawaiian-Serving Institutions Program, but the notice language described in the synopsis discusses eligibility thresholds that include enrolling at least 20 percent Alaska Native students or at least 10 percent Native Hawaiian students at the undergraduate level, and references a broader Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian-serving context.
What kinds of projects or activities can grant funds be used for?
The synopsis indicates that allowable activities are tied to the Higher Education Act of 1965 (as amended), with examples referenced in section 317(c) of the HEA. The synopsis does not list those activities in detail and directs applicants to rely on the statutory language and the official Federal Register application notice to confirm what specific investments and project components are permitted.
Where are the official rules and full requirements for this competition described?
The synopsis emphasizes that it is not the full announcement and that the controlling requirements are in the official Federal Register application notice. Applicants should use the Federal Register notice for the details on eligibility definitions, required forms and narratives, any competitive or invitational priorities, pre-application requirements (if any), submission instructions, performance metrics, reporting expectations, contact information, and other compliance details.
What are the key dates for this opportunity?
The opportunity was posted on February 26, 2016, and the application deadline was April 26, 2016.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is listed as $500,000.
How many awards were expected to be made?
The Department anticipated making about 3 awards under this particular competition.
How do applicants submit an application?
Applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov. The process described is the standard Grants.gov workflow: locate and download the application package, complete it offline, then upload and submit through Grants.gov.
Can an application be submitted by email?
No. The synopsis explicitly states that applications cannot be submitted by email and that Grants.gov submission is mandatory.
How should applicants search for the opportunity on Grants.gov if the CFDA number includes a letter suffix?
Applicants are instructed to search Grants.gov using the CFDA number without the letter suffix. For this opportunity, that means searching for "84.031" rather than "84.031V" (or any other suffix).
What should applicants expect in terms of evaluation, performance measures, and reporting?
Because it is an education-focused discretionary grant, applicants should expect a competitive review process and should look to the official Federal Register application notice for the evaluation criteria, any priorities, required performance measures, and reporting expectations.
Which legal authority governs allowable uses of funds for this program?
The synopsis ties authorized uses of funds to the Higher Education Act of 1965 (as amended) and specifically references section 317(c) for examples of allowable activities, with the Federal Register application notice serving as the controlling source for competition-specific requirements.
Where can applicants access the Federal Register and related regulations for free?
The synopsis notes that the Federal Register and the Code of Federal Regulations can be accessed online at no cost via GPO resources referenced in the notice.
Is the synopsis itself considered the complete and controlling announcement?
No. The synopsis repeatedly states that it is not the full announcement. The official Federal Register application notice contains the controlling requirements and the full details applicants must follow.
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