Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 040109 002
Apply for ED GRANTS 040109 002
- The Department of Education in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Office of Postsecondary Education Overview Information Institute of International Public Policy CFDA 84.269A" and is now available to receive applicants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 2, 2009 and posted on Apr 2, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 1, 2009 Applications Available April 1, 2009. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications May 1, 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 $1,837,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,837,000.00 in funding.
- 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) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
- Eligible Applicants Consortia consisting of one or more of the following entities (1) An institution eligible for assistance under part B of title III of the HEA (20 U.S.C. 1060 et seq.) (2) a tribally controlled college or university or Alaska Native or Native Hawaiian serving institution eligible for assistance under part A or B of title III of the HEA (20 U.S.C. 1057 et seq. or 1060 et seq.) or an institution eligible for assistance under title V of the HEA (20 U.S.C. 1101 et seq.) (3) an institution of higher education that serves substantial numbers of underrepresented minority students and (4) an institution of higher education with programs in training foreign service professionals.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Office of Postsecondary Education Institute of International Public Policy (IIPP) grant opportunity (CFDA 84.269A) is a discretionary grant from the U.S. Department of Education designed to fund the establishment of a single Institute for International Public Policy. The central goal is to strengthen the international competitiveness of the United States by expanding access to international careers for underrepresented populations, with an emphasis on pathways into international service. In this context, "international service" is framed broadly to include the U.S. Foreign Service as well as private international voluntary organizations and related international public policy and service fields. The funded institute is expected to run a structured pipeline of experiences and supports that prepare students for globally focused professional work and advanced study.
Programmatically, the institute is meant to deliver several connected components rather than a single activity. The opportunity highlights a junior-year study abroad element, suggesting that undergraduate participants should have a supported overseas academic experience as a core part of the model. It also calls for graduate fellowships, internships, and intensive academic programming, such as summer institutes or intensive language training. Taken together, these elements describe a comprehensive talent development approach: students gain academic preparation, international exposure, career-relevant work experience, and the language or area-studies skills often required for foreign affairs and international policy roles.
Eligibility is limited and structured around consortia, not single standalone applicants. Eligible applicants are consortia consisting of one or more of the following types of institutions: (1) institutions eligible for assistance under Title III, Part B of the Higher Education Act (HEA); (2) tribally controlled colleges and universities, Alaska Native-serving, or Native Hawaiian-serving institutions eligible under Title III, Part A or B of the HEA, or institutions eligible under Title V of the HEA; (3) institutions of higher education that serve substantial numbers of underrepresented minority students; and (4) institutions of higher education that have programs specifically aimed at training foreign service professionals. The listing in the opportunity also indicates "nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education" under eligible applicants, but the detailed eligibility language emphasizes that the applicant structure must be a consortium aligned with the institution categories above, so any interested organization would need to ensure it fits within (and applies through) an eligible consortium arrangement.
From a funding standpoint, the notice reflects a single expected award. The estimated total funding is $1,837,000, and both the award ceiling and award floor are listed as $1,837,000, indicating the Department anticipated one grant at that fixed amount. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement stated for this opportunity, which typically means applicants are not required to bring non-federal funds as a condition of the award (though applicants may still propose leveraged resources if they choose, depending on the rules in the official notice).
The application process is strictly electronic through Grants.gov. Applicants are required to download the application package, complete it offline, and then upload and submit through the Grants.gov "Apply" workflow; applications cannot be submitted by email. A specific technical note is included about searching the application package by CFDA number without the alpha suffix: applicants should search for "84.269" rather than "84.269A" to locate the correct package. The opportunity also points applicants to the official Federal Register application notice as the authoritative source for the full requirements, including any pre-application steps, submission instructions, performance measures, priorities, and program contacts.
Key dates included in the synopsis show the application package was available April 1, 2009, with a deadline for transmittal of applications of May 1, 2009. The opportunity was posted April 2, 2009, and later archived May 31, 2009. The funding opportunity number is ED-GRANTS-040109-002, and it is categorized under education as the funding activity area.
For support and official points of contact, the notice lists the Grants.gov Helpdesk at 1-800-518-4726 and support@grants.gov for submission and technical issues. For program and announcement access questions, it provides Department of Education contacts including Joyce Mays (Management Analyst) at (202) 245-6122 and joyce.mays@ed.gov, and Program Manager Tanyelle Richardson in International Education Programs, U.S. Department of Education, located at 1990 K Street, NW, Room 6017, Washington, DC 20006-8521, with telephone (202) 502-7626. The synopsis repeatedly emphasizes that the Federal Register notice is the controlling document, so any applicant would need to rely on that official publication for final eligibility interpretation, required narratives and attachments, selection criteria, and reporting expectations.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is the Institute of International Public Policy (IIPP) grant opportunity?
This is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education, to fund the establishment of a single Institute for International Public Policy (IIPP). The program is identified as CFDA 84.269A.
2) What is the main goal of the IIPP program?
The central goal is to strengthen the international competitiveness of the United States by expanding access to international careers for underrepresented populations, with an emphasis on pathways into international service.
3) How does the program define "international service"?
In this opportunity, "international service" is framed broadly. It includes the U.S. Foreign Service as well as private international voluntary organizations and related international public policy and service fields.
4) What is being funded: a single activity or a comprehensive institute?
The opportunity is designed to fund a comprehensive institute that delivers multiple connected components (a pipeline), rather than a single isolated activity. The model described combines academic preparation, international exposure, career-relevant experience, and skill development.
5) What kinds of program components are expected under the funded institute?
The notice highlights several connected components, including a junior-year study abroad element, graduate fellowships, internships, and intensive academic programming (such as summer institutes or intensive language training).
6) Is study abroad required or strongly encouraged?
The opportunity highlights a junior-year study abroad element and suggests that undergraduate participants should have a supported overseas academic experience as a core part of the institute model.
7) What student supports or experiences does the program emphasize?
The synopsis describes a structured pipeline intended to prepare students for globally focused professional work and advanced study. It emphasizes academic preparation, overseas academic experience, internships, graduate fellowship support, and language or area-studies skill building.
8) Who is eligible to apply for this grant?
Eligibility is limited and is structured around consortia, not single standalone applicants. Eligible applicants are consortia consisting of one or more of the institution types listed in the opportunity.
9) Does an individual institution apply on its own?
Based on the synopsis, the applicant structure must be a consortium aligned with the institution categories described in the eligibility section, rather than a single standalone applicant.
10) What types of institutions can be part of an eligible consortium?
The opportunity lists eligible consortia as consisting of one or more of the following types of institutions:
- Institutions eligible for assistance under Title III, Part B of the Higher Education Act (HEA)
- Tribally controlled colleges and universities, Alaska Native-serving, or Native Hawaiian-serving institutions eligible under Title III, Part A or B of the HEA, or institutions eligible under Title V of the HEA
- Institutions of higher education that serve substantial numbers of underrepresented minority students
- Institutions of higher education that have programs specifically aimed at training foreign service professionals
11) Are nonprofits eligible to apply?
The synopsis indicates "nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education" under eligible applicants. However, the detailed eligibility language emphasizes that the applicant structure must be a consortium aligned with the institution categories listed, so any interested organization would need to ensure it fits within (and applies through) an eligible consortium arrangement.
12) How many awards does the Department expect to make?
The notice reflects a single expected award. The total estimated funding is set up as one award at a fixed amount.
13) What is the total estimated funding amount?
The estimated total funding is $1,837,000.
14) What is the award ceiling and floor for this opportunity?
Both the award ceiling and award floor are listed as $1,837,000, indicating the Department anticipated one grant at that fixed amount.
15) Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement is stated in the synopsis. This typically means applicants are not required to provide non-federal funds as a condition of the award, although applicants may still propose leveraged resources depending on the rules in the official notice.
16) How do applicants submit an application?
The application process is strictly electronic through Grants.gov. Applicants must download the application package, complete it offline, and upload and submit it through the Grants.gov "Apply" workflow.
17) Can applications be submitted by email?
No. The synopsis states that applications cannot be submitted by email and must be submitted through Grants.gov.
18) How do applicants find the correct Grants.gov application package for this opportunity?
A technical note in the synopsis advises applicants to search by CFDA number without the alpha suffix. Applicants should search for "84.269" rather than "84.269A" to locate the correct application package.
19) What are the key dates for this opportunity?
The synopsis lists the following dates:
- Application package available: April 1, 2009
- Deadline for transmittal of applications: May 1, 2009
- Posted date: April 2, 2009
- Archived date: May 31, 2009
20) What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is ED-GRANTS-040109-002.
21) What is the CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA number is 84.269A. The synopsis also notes that Grants.gov search may require using "84.269" (without the "A") to find the package.
22) What is the funding activity area/category?
The opportunity is categorized under Education as the funding activity area.
23) What is considered the authoritative source for full requirements and instructions?
The synopsis emphasizes that the official Federal Register application notice is the controlling document for full requirements. Applicants are directed to rely on that notice for eligibility interpretation, submission instructions, required narratives and attachments, selection criteria, performance measures, priorities, and reporting expectations.
24) Who can applicants contact for Grants.gov submission or technical help?
For submission and technical issues, the synopsis lists the Grants.gov Helpdesk at 1-800-518-4726 and support@grants.gov.
25) Who are the Department of Education contacts listed for this opportunity?
The synopsis lists the following contacts:
- Joyce Mays, Management Analyst: (202) 245-6122, joyce.mays@ed.gov
- Tanyelle Richardson, Program Manager, International Education Programs, U.S. Department of Education, 1990 K Street, NW, Room 6017, Washington, DC 20006-8521: (202) 502-7626
26) What should applicants do if there is a question about eligibility, required application content, or selection criteria?
The synopsis repeatedly states that the Federal Register notice is the controlling document. For definitive answers on eligibility interpretation, required narratives and attachments, selection criteria, and reporting expectations, applicants should consult the Federal Register application notice referenced in the opportunity.
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