Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 022311 001
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- The Department of Education in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE) Predominantly Black Institutions Competitive Grant Program CFDA Number 84.382A" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 84.382 Strengthening Minority Serving Institutions.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 23, 2011 and posted on Feb 23, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 25, 2011 Applications Available February 23, 2011. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications April 25, 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 $15,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 25 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).
- 1. Eligible Applicants To be eligible to apply, an institution of higher education (IHE) must have submitted the Application for Designation as an Eligible Institution and must have received FY 2010 designation as an eligible institution for programs under title III and title V of the HEA.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE) Predominantly Black Institutions (PBI) Competitive Grant Program (CFDA 84.382A) is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Education designed to strengthen eligible Predominantly Black Institutions so they can expand capacity and improve outcomes in a set of targeted academic and student success areas. The program focuses on helping institutions build or enhance programs and services tied to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM); health education; internationalization or globalization; teacher preparation; and initiatives aimed at improving educational outcomes for African American males. In practical terms, the intent is institutional strengthening: improving the ability of PBIs to deliver high-quality instruction and supports in these priority fields and to better serve their student populations through more effective programs, resources, and strategies aligned to those areas.
This opportunity was posted on February 23, 2011, with applications available the same day, and it set an application deadline (deadline for transmittal) of April 25, 2011. The estimated total funding amount is $15,000,000, and the Department anticipated making approximately 25 awards. The funding instrument is a grant, and there is no cost sharing or matching requirement stated for applicants, which typically lowers the barrier to participation for institutions that may have limited discretionary funds.
Eligibility is limited to institutions of higher education, including private institutions, public institutions, and state-controlled institutions of higher education, with an important condition: to apply, an IHE must have submitted an Application for Designation as an Eligible Institution and must have received FY 2010 designation as an eligible institution for programs under Title III and Title V of the Higher Education Act (HEA). In other words, institutions needed to already hold the relevant federal eligibility designation for that fiscal year, rather than applying to the PBI competition first and seeking eligibility later. The synopsis emphasizes that full eligibility details and any additional clarifications are contained in the official Federal Register notice, which serves as the controlling document for requirements, definitions, and selection criteria.
Applications had to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov using the governmentwide "Apply" workflow. Applicants were expected to download the application package, complete it offline, and then upload and submit it through Grants.gov. The notice explicitly states that applicants could not email an electronic copy of the application to the Department. When searching on Grants.gov, applicants needed to look up the package by CFDA number but omit the alpha suffix, meaning they should search for "84.382" rather than "84.382A." The opportunity number associated with this competition is ED-GRANTS-022311-001, and it falls under the broader CFDA listing "84.382 Strengthening Minority Serving Institutions."
Because the funding opportunity description provided here is a synopsis, the notice repeatedly points applicants back to the official Federal Register publication for the complete set of rules and instructions. That official notice is where an applicant would find the detailed application requirements (including any required forms, narratives, assurances, and certifications), submission procedures, performance measures, program priorities (such as any competitive preference priorities), and the program contact information needed for technical or programmatic questions. The synopsis also notes that the Federal Register and the Code of Federal Regulations can be accessed online for free, underscoring that the official notice is the authoritative source for compliance and submission.
For support, the listing provides both a technical contact for Grants.gov-related access issues and a program contact at the Department. The technical point of contact listed is Julius Cotton (ED Grants.gov FIND Systems Admin) at 202-245-6140 and julius.cotton@ed.gov. The program manager listed is Bernadette D. Miles, Institutional Services, U.S. Department of Education, 1990 K Street NW, Washington, DC 20006, telephone 202-502-7616.
Predominantly Black Institutions (PBI) Competitive Grant Program (CFDA 84.382A) - FAQs
What is this grant opportunity?
This is the Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE) Predominantly Black Institutions (PBI) Competitive Grant Program (CFDA 84.382A), a discretionary grant from the U.S. Department of Education intended to strengthen eligible Predominantly Black Institutions (PBIs) by expanding institutional capacity and improving outcomes in specific academic and student success areas.
What is the main purpose of the PBI Competitive Grant Program?
The purpose is institutional strengthening. The program is designed to help eligible PBIs build or enhance programs, services, and supports that improve the institution's ability to deliver high-quality instruction and better serve students, especially in targeted priority areas described in the notice.
Which academic or program areas does the grant focus on?
The synopsis identifies the following targeted areas:
- Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM)
- Health education
- Internationalization or globalization
- Teacher preparation
- Initiatives aimed at improving educational outcomes for African American males
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to institutions of higher education (IHEs), including private institutions, public institutions, and state-controlled institutions of higher education, with a key condition: the institution must have submitted an Application for Designation as an Eligible Institution and must have received FY 2010 designation as an eligible institution for programs under Title III and Title V of the Higher Education Act (HEA).
Does an institution need to have the Title III/Title V eligibility designation before applying?
Yes. The synopsis indicates the institution needed to already have received FY 2010 designation as an eligible institution under Title III and Title V (after submitting the Application for Designation as an Eligible Institution). The competition is not described as a pathway to obtain that designation after the fact.
What types of institutions are included in the eligible applicant categories?
The synopsis lists institutions of higher education, including private institutions, public institutions, and state-controlled institutions of higher education, provided they meet the FY 2010 Title III/Title V eligibility designation requirement described in the notice.
Is this a discretionary grant or a formula grant?
This opportunity is described as a discretionary grant.
What is the funding instrument for this opportunity?
The funding instrument is a grant.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is stated in the synopsis.
How much total funding is estimated to be available?
The estimated total funding amount is $15,000,000.
How many awards does the Department expect to make?
The Department anticipated making approximately 25 awards.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on February 23, 2011.
When were applications made available?
Applications were available on February 23, 2011 (the same day the opportunity was posted).
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline (deadline for transmittal) was April 25, 2011.
How must applications be submitted?
Applications had to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov using the governmentwide "Apply" workflow. Applicants were expected to download the application package, complete it offline, then upload and submit it through Grants.gov.
Can an applicant email an electronic copy of the application to the Department?
No. The synopsis explicitly states that applicants could not email an electronic copy of the application to the Department.
How do applicants find the application package on Grants.gov?
Applicants needed to search by CFDA number and omit the alpha suffix. That means searching for "84.382" rather than "84.382A" in Grants.gov.
What CFDA listing does this opportunity fall under?
The competition is identified as CFDA 84.382A and falls under the broader CFDA listing "84.382 Strengthening Minority Serving Institutions."
What is the opportunity number for this competition?
The opportunity number is ED-GRANTS-022311-001.
Where are the full rules, requirements, and selection criteria published?
The synopsis notes that the official Federal Register notice is the controlling, authoritative document. It contains the full eligibility details, definitions, requirements, and selection criteria, as well as any additional clarifications.
What kinds of details are expected to be in the Federal Register notice (but are not fully listed in the synopsis)?
According to the synopsis, the Federal Register notice is where applicants would find detailed application requirements (such as required forms, narratives, assurances, and certifications), submission procedures, performance measures, program priorities (including any competitive preference priorities), and program contact information.
Where can applicants access the Federal Register or the Code of Federal Regulations?
The synopsis indicates these can be accessed online for free and emphasizes that the Federal Register notice is the authoritative source for compliance and submission instructions.
Who should be contacted for Grants.gov technical issues?
The technical contact listed for Grants.gov-related access issues is Julius Cotton (ED Grants.gov FIND Systems Admin) at 202-245-6140 and julius.cotton@ed.gov.
Who is the program contact at the U.S. Department of Education?
The program manager listed is Bernadette D. Miles, Institutional Services, U.S. Department of Education, 1990 K Street NW, Washington, DC 20006, telephone 202-502-7616.
If there is a conflict between the synopsis and the official notice, which controls?
The synopsis repeatedly directs applicants to the official Federal Register publication as the controlling document for requirements, definitions, selection criteria, and submission instructions.
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