Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 111709 003
Apply for ED GRANTS 111709 003
- The Department of Education in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Office of Postsecondary Education Overview Information Graduate Assistance in Areas of National Need (GAANN) CFDA 84.200A" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 84.200 Graduate Assistance in Areas of National Need.
- This funding opportunity was created on Nov 17, 2009 and posted on Nov 17, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 18, 2009 Applications Available November 17, 2009. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications December 18, 2009.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $9,144,795.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $175,020.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 52 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
- Eligible Applicants Academic departments of institutions of higher education that meet the requirements in 34 CFR 648.2. Cost Sharing or Matching An institution must provide, from non Federal funds, an institutional matching contribution equal to at least 25 percent of the grant amount received (see 34 CFR 648.7). Other For requirements relating to selecting fellows, see 34 CFR 648.40.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Graduate Assistance in Areas of National Need (GAANN), CFDA 84.200A, is a discretionary grant program run by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education. Its core purpose is to support graduate fellowships in fields the federal government identifies as "areas of national need." The program is designed to strengthen the pipeline of highly trained experts by helping graduate students who have strong academic records, can demonstrate financial need, and intend to complete the highest degree offered in their course of study at the institution (typically the terminal graduate degree in that discipline).
Rather than funding students directly through individual applications, GAANN primarily funds academic departments at eligible institutions of higher education. Departments that meet the program requirements under 34 CFR 648.2 can apply for grants, and if awarded, the department uses those federal funds to provide fellowships to selected graduate students (called GAANN fellows). The notice also points applicants to regulatory requirements for how fellows must be chosen, referencing 34 CFR 648.40, which is where the detailed fellow selection rules and criteria are laid out.
For this particular competition (Funding Opportunity Number ED-GRANTS-111709-003), the opportunity was posted on November 17, 2009, with applications made available the same day and a submission deadline of December 18, 2009. The Department anticipated making 52 awards, with an estimated total funding level of $9,144,795. Individual awards were expected to range from a floor of $131,265 up to a ceiling of $175,020. The opportunity was categorized as discretionary funding, using the grant instrument type, and sits within the education funding activity category.
Eligibility, as summarized in the synopsis, includes private institutions of higher education, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, and certain nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (though the eligibility language emphasizes that the actual applicants are academic departments within institutions of higher education that satisfy the regulatory definitions and conditions). A notable requirement is cost sharing: the institution must provide an institutional matching contribution from non-federal sources equal to at least 25 percent of the grant amount received, consistent with 34 CFR 648.7. In practical terms, this means GAANN is not a fully federal-funded effort; recipient institutions must commit their own funds (or other non-federal funds) to support the fellowship program alongside the federal award.
The application process for this competition required electronic submission through the Department of Education e-Application system, accessed via the e-Grants website (http://e-grants.ed.gov). The synopsis lists the eApps Helpdesk phone number as 1-888-336-8930 for technical support related to electronic submission. It also stresses that the brief description provided is only a synopsis and that the controlling, official requirements are those published in the Federal Register; applicants are directed to the Federal Register and related regulations for complete, authoritative guidance.
For direct questions or access issues, the notice provides contact points within the Department of Education. Joyce Mays is listed as a management analyst (phone 202-245-6122; email joyce.mays@ed.gov). A program manager, Gary Thomas, is also identified, with a Washington, DC office address at 1990 K Street NW, Room 6016, Washington, DC 20006-8524, along with a telephone contact and email contact (as provided in the source text).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - GAANN (CFDA 84.200A) Opportunity
What is the Graduate Assistance in Areas of National Need (GAANN) program?
GAANN (CFDA 84.200A) is a discretionary grant program run by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education. Its purpose is to support graduate fellowships in fields that the federal government identifies as "areas of national need."
What is the core goal of GAANN?
The program is designed to strengthen the pipeline of highly trained experts by supporting graduate students who have strong academic records, can demonstrate financial need, and intend to complete the highest degree offered in their course of study at the institution (typically the terminal graduate degree in that discipline).
Who applies for GAANN funding: students or institutions?
GAANN primarily funds academic departments at eligible institutions of higher education, not students through individual applications. If a department receives an award, it uses the grant funds to provide fellowships to selected graduate students (GAANN fellows).
What types of entities are eligible for this opportunity?
Eligibility (as summarized in the synopsis) includes private institutions of higher education, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, and certain nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status. The eligibility language emphasizes that the actual applicants are academic departments within institutions of higher education that satisfy the regulatory definitions and conditions.
What regulation defines which departments can apply?
Departments that meet the program requirements under 34 CFR 648.2 can apply for GAANN grants.
How are GAANN fellows selected?
The opportunity references 34 CFR 648.40 for the fellow selection rules and criteria, which is where the detailed requirements for how fellows must be chosen are laid out.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this competition?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed for this competition is ED-GRANTS-111709-003.
When was this opportunity posted, and what was the deadline?
The opportunity was posted on November 17, 2009. Applications were made available the same day, and the submission deadline was December 18, 2009.
How many awards were anticipated, and what was the estimated total funding?
The Department anticipated making 52 awards, with an estimated total funding level of $9,144,795.
What was the expected award size for individual grants?
Individual awards were expected to range from a floor of $131,265 up to a ceiling of $175,020.
What type of funding is GAANN under this opportunity?
This opportunity was categorized as discretionary funding, using the grant instrument type, and sits within the education funding activity category.
Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
Yes. The institution must provide an institutional matching contribution from non-federal sources equal to at least 25 percent of the grant amount received, consistent with 34 CFR 648.7.
What does the 25% match requirement mean in practical terms?
GAANN is not fully federally funded. Recipient institutions must commit their own funds (or other non-federal funds) to support the fellowship program alongside the federal award, at a minimum level equal to 25% of the grant amount.
How were applications submitted for this competition?
The application process required electronic submission through the Department of Education e-Application system, accessed via the e-Grants website at http://e-grants.ed.gov.
Where can applicants get technical help with electronic submission?
The synopsis lists the eApps Helpdesk phone number as 1-888-336-8930 for technical support related to electronic submission.
What source controls if there is a conflict between a synopsis and official requirements?
The notice stresses that the brief description provided is only a synopsis. The controlling, official requirements are those published in the Federal Register, and applicants are directed to the Federal Register and related regulations for complete, authoritative guidance.
Who is the Department of Education contact for questions about the opportunity?
Joyce Mays is listed as a management analyst and point of contact (phone 202-245-6122; email joyce.mays@ed.gov).
Is there another program contact listed in the notice?
Yes. A program manager, Gary Thomas, is identified, with a Washington, DC office address at 1990 K Street NW, Room 6016, Washington, DC 20006-8524, along with a telephone contact and email contact (as provided in the source text).
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