Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 051308 001
Apply for ED GRANTS 051308 001
- The Department of Education in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Office of Postsecondary Education Overview Information Predominantly Black Institutions 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 May 13, 2008 and posted on May 13, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 27, 2008 Applications Available May 13, 2008. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications June 27, 2008. (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: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education.
- Eligible Applicants An institution of higher education that has an enrollment of needy students as defined by the CCRAA of 2007.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Predominantly Black Institutions (PBI) Program is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education, listed under CFDA 84.382A (Strengthening Minority Serving Institutions). Its central goal is to strengthen predominantly Black institutions so they can expand capacity and deliver stronger academic and student-success programming in a set of priority areas. Those focus areas include science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM); health education; internationalization or globalization efforts; teacher preparation; and initiatives aimed at improving educational outcomes for African American males. In practical terms, the program is designed to help eligible colleges and universities build or enhance programs that directly support student achievement and institutional effectiveness in these targeted domains.
Eligibility is limited to institutions of higher education that meet the statutory requirement of enrolling "needy students" as defined by the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA) of 2007. The notice indicates that both public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education may apply, as long as they meet the program's eligibility requirements. The grant does not require cost sharing or matching funds, which can make it more accessible for institutions that may have limited unrestricted resources.
For this particular funding cycle, the opportunity was posted on May 13, 2008, with applications made available the same day and a deadline for transmittal of applications of June 27, 2008. The Department anticipated making about 25 awards, supported by an estimated total funding amount of $15,000,000. The award mechanism is a grant, and the opportunity category is discretionary, meaning applications are competitively reviewed and funded based on the program's selection criteria laid out in the official Federal Register notice.
Applications had to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov, using the downloadable application package for CFDA 84.382 (not including the alpha suffix "A" in the search). Applicants were expected to download the package, complete it offline, and then upload and submit it through the Grants.gov portal; the agency would not accept an application submitted by email. Applicants needing technical help with the electronic system were directed to the Grants.gov Helpdesk at 1-800-518-4726 or support@grants.gov.
The announcement emphasizes that the summary provided in the opportunity listing is only a synopsis and that the controlling, official requirements are those published in the Federal Register. For access issues or program-related questions, the listing provides agency contacts including Joyce Mays, Management Analyst (202-245-6122, joyce.mays@ed.gov), and Karen W. Johnson, Program Manager, at the U.S. Department of Education, 1990 K Street NW, Room 6032, Washington, DC 20006-8515, telephone (202) 502-7777.
Predominantly Black Institutions (PBI) Program (CFDA 84.382A) - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Predominantly Black Institutions (PBI) Program?
The Predominantly Black Institutions (PBI) Program is a discretionary grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education, under CFDA 84.382A (Strengthening Minority Serving Institutions). Its purpose is to strengthen predominantly Black institutions by helping them expand capacity and deliver stronger academic and student-success programming in specified priority areas.
What is the main goal of this grant program?
The central goal is to strengthen predominantly Black institutions so they can expand institutional capacity and improve academic and student-success outcomes through enhanced programming in the program's targeted priority areas.
What are the priority focus areas supported by the PBI Program?
The notice highlights these priority areas:
- Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM)
- Health education
- Internationalization or globalization efforts
- Teacher preparation
- Initiatives aimed at improving educational outcomes for African American males
What kinds of activities is the program intended to support?
In practical terms, the program is designed to help eligible colleges and universities build or enhance programs that directly support student achievement and institutional effectiveness in the targeted priority domains described in the notice.
Who is eligible to apply for the PBI Program?
Eligibility is limited to institutions of higher education that meet the statutory requirement of enrolling "needy students" as defined by the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA) of 2007, and that meet the broader program eligibility requirements described in the official notice.
Can both public and private institutions apply?
Yes. The notice indicates that both public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education may apply, as long as they meet the program's eligibility requirements.
Does the PBI Program require matching funds or cost sharing?
No. The grant does not require cost sharing or matching funds, which may make it more accessible for institutions with limited unrestricted resources.
Is this a competitive grant or a formula grant?
This is a discretionary (competitive) grant opportunity. Applications are competitively reviewed and funded based on the program's selection criteria laid out in the official Federal Register notice.
How many awards were anticipated for this funding cycle?
The Department anticipated making about 25 awards for this cycle.
What was the estimated total funding amount for this cycle?
The estimated total funding amount listed for this cycle was $15,000,000.
What is the award mechanism for this opportunity?
The award mechanism is a grant.
When was this opportunity posted and when were applications available?
The opportunity was posted on May 13, 2008, and applications were made available on the same day.
What was the deadline to submit an application?
The deadline for transmittal of applications was June 27, 2008.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications had to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov using the downloadable application package.
Can an application be submitted by email?
No. The agency would not accept an application submitted by email; submission was required through Grants.gov.
Which CFDA number should applicants use when searching on Grants.gov?
Applicants were instructed to search for CFDA 84.382 on Grants.gov (not including the alpha suffix "A") to find the correct downloadable application package.
What was the expected application workflow in Grants.gov?
Applicants were expected to download the application package, complete it offline, then upload and submit it through the Grants.gov portal.
Where could applicants get technical help with Grants.gov?
Applicants needing technical help with the electronic system were directed to the Grants.gov Helpdesk at 1-800-518-4726 or support@grants.gov.
Where are the official and controlling requirements for this opportunity published?
The announcement emphasizes that the listing summary is only a synopsis. The controlling, official requirements are those published in the Federal Register.
Who are the agency contacts for program or access questions?
The listing provides these agency contacts:
- Joyce Mays, Management Analyst: (202) 245-6122, joyce.mays@ed.gov
- Karen W. Johnson, Program Manager, U.S. Department of Education, 1990 K Street NW, Room 6032, Washington, DC 20006-8515: (202) 502-7777
What Department office administers this grant?
The opportunity is administered by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education.
What does it mean that the PBI Program is part of "Strengthening Minority Serving Institutions"?
The program is listed under CFDA 84.382A within the Strengthening Minority Serving Institutions umbrella, indicating it is a minority-serving institution strengthening initiative focused specifically on predominantly Black institutions.
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