Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 042314 003
Apply for ED GRANTS 042314 003
- The Department of Education in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE)Training Program CFDA 84.103A" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 84.103 TRIO Staff Training Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 23, 2014 and posted on Apr 23, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 23, 2014 Applications Available April 23, 2014. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications May 23, 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 $325,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligible Applicants Institutions of higher education and other public and private nonprofit institutions and organizations.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE) Training Program (CFDA 84.103A), also known as the TRIO Staff Training Program, is a discretionary grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of Education. Its central purpose is to strengthen the quality and effectiveness of federally funded TRIO projects by supporting training for the people who run them. In practical terms, the program funds efforts that train TRIO staff and leadership personnel who are currently employed in TRIO projects, participating in TRIO work, or preparing to enter TRIO-related employment. The overall goal is to improve how TRIO projects operate by building professional capacity, improving management and service delivery, and helping staff better meet program requirements and serve students.
This funding opportunity was posted on April 23, 2014, with applications made available the same day. The deadline to submit applications was May 23, 2014, and the opportunity was later archived on June 22, 2014. The Department estimated total funding of $325,000 and anticipated making one award. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement stated for applicants, meaning applicants were not required to contribute a specific non-federal share as a condition of receiving the grant under this notice.
Eligible applicants include institutions of higher education as well as other public and private nonprofit institutions and organizations. The listing notes that eligibility is summarized and encourages applicants to consult the official Federal Register application notice for the full and controlling details, including any specific eligibility conditions, allowable activities, selection criteria, and application requirements that may not be fully captured in the synopsis.
Applications for this competition were required to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov using the Governmentwide "Apply" site. Applicants were instructed to locate the application package by searching the CFDA number without the letter suffix, meaning they should search for "84.103" rather than "84.103A." Grants.gov support was available through the helpdesk at 1-800-518-4726 or support@grants.gov for technical submission issues.
For authoritative guidance, the synopsis emphasizes that the Federal Register notice is the official source. It also provides contacts at the Department of Education for program and access questions. Joyce Mays is listed as a management analyst (202-245-6122, joyce.mays@ed.gov). Program manager contacts include Suzanne Ulmer or Eileen S. Bland at the U.S. Department of Education, 1990 K Street NW, Washington, DC 20006-8510, with the program manager email referenced in the notice.
TRIO Staff Training Program (OPE Training Program, CFDA 84.103A) FAQs
What is this grant opportunity?
This opportunity is the Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE) Training Program (CFDA 84.103A), also called the TRIO Staff Training Program. It is a discretionary grant administered by the U.S. Department of Education.
What is the purpose of the TRIO Staff Training Program?
The central purpose is to strengthen the quality and effectiveness of federally funded TRIO projects by supporting training for the people who run them. The program focuses on building professional capacity so TRIO projects operate more effectively and meet program requirements while serving students well.
Who is the training intended for?
Funds support training for TRIO staff and leadership personnel who are currently employed in TRIO projects, participating in TRIO work, or preparing to enter TRIO-related employment.
What kinds of improvements is the program trying to achieve?
Based on the synopsis, the overall goal is to improve how TRIO projects operate by strengthening professional capacity, improving management and service delivery, and helping staff better meet TRIO program requirements and serve students.
What type of grant is this?
This is a discretionary grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of Education.
When was this funding opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on April 23, 2014, and applications were made available the same day.
What was the application deadline?
The deadline to submit applications was May 23, 2014.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was archived on June 22, 2014.
How much funding was expected to be available?
The Department estimated total funding of $325,000 for this competition.
How many awards were anticipated?
The synopsis states the Department anticipated making one award.
Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is stated in the synopsis. It notes that applicants were not required to contribute a specific non-federal share as a condition of receiving the grant under this notice.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants included institutions of higher education and other public and private nonprofit institutions and organizations.
Where can applicants confirm the full eligibility rules and requirements?
The synopsis emphasizes that the official Federal Register application notice is the authoritative and controlling source for full details, including eligibility conditions, allowable activities, selection criteria, and application requirements.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications were required to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov using the Governmentwide "Apply" site.
How do you find the application package on Grants.gov for this competition?
Applicants were instructed to search the CFDA number without the letter suffix. In other words, search for "84.103" rather than "84.103A" to locate the application package.
Who can help with technical issues submitting through Grants.gov?
For technical submission issues, Grants.gov support was available through the helpdesk at 1-800-518-4726 or support@grants.gov.
Who are the Department of Education contacts listed for this opportunity?
The synopsis lists Joyce Mays (management analyst) at 202-245-6122 and joyce.mays@ed.gov. It also lists program manager contacts Suzanne Ulmer or Eileen S. Bland at the U.S. Department of Education, 1990 K Street NW, Washington, DC 20006-8510, with the program manager email referenced in the notice.
What is the best source for authoritative guidance on this opportunity?
The synopsis explicitly states that the Federal Register notice is the official source for authoritative guidance.
What does "CFDA 84.103A" refer to in this posting?
It refers to the catalog identifier used for the OPE Training Program, also known as the TRIO Staff Training Program. The posting also notes that for Grants.gov searching purposes, applicants should use "84.103" (without the letter suffix).
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