Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 072710 001
Apply for ED GRANTS 072710 001
- The Department of Education in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE) Promoting Postbaccalaureate Opportunities for Hispanic Americans (PPOHA) Program CFDA Number 84.031M" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 84.031 Higher EducationInstitutional Aid.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 27, 2010 and posted on Jul 27, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 26, 2010 Applications Available July 27, 2010. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications August 26, 2010.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $9,785,518.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $575,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 18 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Private institutions of higher education.
- 1. Eligible Applicants Institutions of higher education (IHEs) that offer a postbaccalaureate certificate or postbaccalaureate degree program and qualify as eligible Hispanic serving institutions (HSIs) under section 502 of the HEA. Eligibility Criteria (Use of 34 CFR 606.2(a) and (b), 606.3 through 606.5) To qualify as an eligible HSI for the PPOHA Program under sections 502 and 512(b) of the HEA (20 U.S.C. 1101a and 1102a), an IHE must (a) Have an enrollment of needy students, as defined in section 502(b) of the HEA 20 U.S.C. 1101a(b) (cross referenced in section 502(a)(2)(A)(i) of the HEA 20 U.S.C. 1101a(a)(2)(A)(i)) (b) Have, except as provided in section 522(b) of the HEA, average educational and general expenditures that are low, per full time equivalent (FTE) undergraduate student, in comparison with the average educational and general expenditures per FTE undergraduate student of institutions that offer similar instruction (section 502(a)(2)(A)(ii) of the HEA 20 U.S.C. 1101a(a)(2)(A)(ii)) Note To demonstrate an enrollment of needy students and low average educational and general expenditures per FTE undergraduate student, an IHE must be designated as an eligible institution in accordance with 34 CFR 606.3 through 606.5 and the notice inviting applications for designation as an eligible institution for the fiscal year for which the grant competition is being conducted. (c) Be accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency or association that the Secretary has determined to be a reliable authority as to the quality of education or training offered, or making reasonable progress toward accreditation, according to such an agency or association (section 502(a)(2)(A)(iv) of the HEA 20 U.S.C. 1101a(a)(2)(A)(iv)) (d) Be legally authorized to provide, and provide within the State, an educational program for which the institution awards a bachelors degree (section 502(a)(2)(A)(iii) of the HEA 20 U.S.C. 1101a(a)(2)(A)(iii)) and (e) Have an enrollment of undergraduate FTE students that is at least 25 percent Hispanic students at the end of the award year immediately preceding the date of application (section 502(a)(5)(B) of the HEA 20 U.S.C. 1101a(a)(5)(B)). Note 1 Funds for the PPOHA Program will be awarded each fiscal year thus, for this program, the end of the award year immediately preceding the date of application refers to the end of the fiscal year prior to the application due date. The end of the fiscal year occurs on September 30 for any given year. Note 2 In considering applications for grants under this program, the Department will compare the data and documentation the institution relied on in its application with data reported to the Departments Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), the IHEs State reported enrollment data, and the institutional annual report. If different percentages or data are reported in these various sources, the institution must, as part of the 25 percent assurance verification, explain the reason for the differences. If the IPEDS data show that less than 25 percent of the institutions undergraduate FTE students are Hispanic, the burden is on the institution to show that the IPEDS data are inaccurate. If the IPEDS data indicate that the institution has an undergraduate FTE less than 25 percent, and the institution fails to demonstrate that the IPEDS data are inaccurate, the institution will be considered ineligible. (See Final Requirements.) 1 1 For purposes of making the determination described in paragraph (e) of the Eligibility Criteria for the FY 2010 competition, IHEs must report their undergraduate Hispanic FTE percent based on the student enrollment count closest to, but not after, September 30, 2009.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE) Promoting Postbaccalaureate Opportunities for Hispanic Americans (PPOHA) Program (CFDA 84.031M) is a discretionary grant competition run by the U.S. Department of Education. Its central focus is strengthening postbaccalaureate education for Hispanic students by helping certain colleges and universities both increase the availability of postbaccalaureate opportunities and improve educational outcomes at that level. In practice, the program is designed to support institutions that educate large numbers of Hispanic and low-income students, with an emphasis on helping those students successfully complete advanced certificates or degrees after the bachelor’s level while also improving the quality and breadth of the institutions postbaccalaureate offerings.
The stated purposes of the program have two main parts. First, it aims to expand postbaccalaureate educational opportunities for Hispanic students and improve their academic attainment, which broadly points to building stronger pathways into graduate study and postbaccalaureate credentials and supporting student success once enrolled. Second, it aims to expand and enhance the postbaccalaureate academic offerings and overall program quality at institutions that enroll the majority of Hispanic college students and that play a major role in helping Hispanic and low-income students finish college degrees. The opportunity description repeatedly notes that the Federal Register notice is the official source for requirements such as priorities, application components, performance measures, and submission rules, and applicants are expected to rely on that notice for the full set of instructions.
Eligibility is limited to institutions of higher education that both (1) offer a postbaccalaureate certificate or postbaccalaureate degree program and (2) qualify as an eligible Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) under section 502 of the Higher Education Act (HEA). The eligible applicant types listed include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education, with the key condition being that the institution meets the HSI and postbaccalaureate program requirements. To qualify as an eligible HSI for this competition, an institution must meet multiple criteria tied to the HEA and related regulations (including 34 CFR 606.2 and 606.3 through 606.5). These include having an enrollment of needy students (as defined in the HEA), having low average educational and general expenditures per full-time equivalent (FTE) undergraduate student compared with similar institutions (subject to certain statutory exceptions), being accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency (or making reasonable progress toward accreditation), being legally authorized to provide and actually providing an educational program in the state that awards bachelor’s degrees, and having an undergraduate FTE enrollment that is at least 25 percent Hispanic at the end of the award year immediately preceding the application date. The notice emphasizes that the Department will compare institutional eligibility claims with data sources such as IPEDS and state-reported enrollment data, and if there are discrepancies the institution must explain them; if IPEDS shows the institution below the 25 percent threshold, the institution bears the burden of proving the IPEDS data are inaccurate or risk being found ineligible. For the FY 2010 competition specifically, the Hispanic undergraduate FTE percentage needed to be based on the enrollment count closest to, but not after, September 30, 2009.
From a funding and competition standpoint, the opportunity was posted July 27, 2010, with applications available the same day and a deadline for transmittal of applications of August 26, 2010. The total estimated funding listed is $9,785,518, with an expected 18 awards and an award ceiling of $575,000. The listing states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement. The funding instrument is a grant, and the funding activity category is education (with CFDA noted under higher education institutional aid).
Applications were required to be submitted electronically through the Department’s e-Application system via the e-Grants website (http://e-grants.ed.gov). The opportunity description is explicit that applicants cannot email an electronic copy of the grant application to the Department; instead, the application is completed online, with entered data saved into a database as part of the submission process. For applicants needing the full, official requirements and details, the announcement points to the Federal Register notice as controlling, with free access to the Federal Register available online, and it includes contact information for technical help and program questions, including an ED Grants.gov systems administrator contact and a program manager at the Department of Education.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Promoting Postbaccalaureate Opportunities for Hispanic Americans (PPOHA) Program?
The Promoting Postbaccalaureate Opportunities for Hispanic Americans (PPOHA) Program (CFDA 84.031M) is a discretionary grant competition run by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE). It focuses on strengthening postbaccalaureate education for Hispanic students by helping certain colleges and universities expand postbaccalaureate opportunities and improve outcomes at the postbaccalaureate level.
What does the PPOHA Program aim to support?
The program is designed to support institutions that educate large numbers of Hispanic and low-income students, with an emphasis on helping students successfully complete advanced certificates or degrees after the bachelor's level while also improving the quality and breadth of the institution's postbaccalaureate offerings.
What are the stated purposes of the PPOHA Program?
The program has two main purposes: (1) expand postbaccalaureate educational opportunities for Hispanic students and improve their academic attainment, and (2) expand and enhance postbaccalaureate academic offerings and overall program quality at institutions that enroll the majority of Hispanic college students and that play a major role in helping Hispanic and low-income students complete college degrees.
Who is eligible to apply for this grant competition?
Eligibility is limited to institutions of higher education that (1) offer a postbaccalaureate certificate or postbaccalaureate degree program and (2) qualify as an eligible Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) under section 502 of the Higher Education Act (HEA).
What types of institutions can be eligible applicants?
The eligible applicant types include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education, as long as the institution meets the HSI eligibility requirements and offers an eligible postbaccalaureate certificate or degree program.
What does it mean to qualify as an eligible HSI for this competition?
To qualify as an eligible HSI for this competition, an institution must meet multiple criteria tied to the HEA and related regulations (including 34 CFR 606.2 and 606.3 through 606.5). The opportunity description highlights requirements related to needy student enrollment, expenditures per FTE, accreditation status, legal authorization and degree-granting status, and a minimum Hispanic undergraduate FTE percentage.
What Hispanic enrollment percentage is required to qualify as an eligible HSI?
The institution must have an undergraduate full-time equivalent (FTE) enrollment that is at least 25 percent Hispanic at the end of the award year immediately preceding the application date.
How will the Department of Education verify an institution's HSI eligibility and Hispanic enrollment percentage?
The notice emphasizes that the Department will compare institutional eligibility claims with data sources such as IPEDS and state-reported enrollment data. If there are discrepancies, the institution must explain them.
What happens if IPEDS data show the institution is below the 25 percent Hispanic threshold?
If IPEDS shows the institution below the 25 percent threshold, the institution bears the burden of proving the IPEDS data are inaccurate. If the institution cannot resolve the discrepancy, it risks being found ineligible.
For the FY 2010 competition, what enrollment date was used to determine the Hispanic undergraduate FTE percentage?
For the FY 2010 competition specifically, the Hispanic undergraduate FTE percentage needed to be based on the enrollment count closest to, but not after, September 30, 2009.
What other eligibility-related criteria are mentioned for being an eligible HSI?
The description notes criteria such as: having an enrollment of needy students (as defined in the HEA); having low average educational and general expenditures per FTE undergraduate student compared with similar institutions (subject to statutory exceptions); being accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency (or making reasonable progress toward accreditation); being legally authorized to provide and actually providing an educational program in the state that awards bachelor's degrees; and meeting the 25 percent Hispanic undergraduate FTE requirement.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed for the PPOHA Program is 84.031M.
When was this opportunity posted and when were applications due?
The opportunity was posted on July 27, 2010. Applications were available the same day. The deadline for transmittal of applications was August 26, 2010.
How much total funding was estimated for this competition?
The total estimated funding listed is $9,785,518.
How many awards were expected and what was the maximum award amount?
The listing indicates an expected 18 awards, with an award ceiling of $575,000.
Is cost sharing or a matching contribution required?
No. The listing states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
What type of funding instrument is used for this opportunity?
The funding instrument is a grant.
What is the funding activity category for this opportunity?
The funding activity category is education, with CFDA noted under higher education institutional aid.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications were required to be submitted electronically through the Department's e-Application system via the e-Grants website (http://e-grants.ed.gov).
Can applicants email a copy of the grant application to the Department of Education?
No. The opportunity description is explicit that applicants cannot email an electronic copy of the grant application to the Department. The application is completed online, and entered data are saved into a database as part of the submission process.
Where should applicants look for the official requirements, priorities, and submission rules?
The opportunity description repeatedly notes that the Federal Register notice is the official source for requirements such as priorities, application components, performance measures, and submission rules. Applicants are expected to rely on that notice for the full set of instructions.
Where can applicants access the Federal Register notice?
The announcement notes that free access to the Federal Register is available online.
Who should applicants contact for technical assistance or program questions?
The announcement includes contact information for technical help and program questions, including an ED Grants.gov systems administrator contact and a program manager at the Department of Education.
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