Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 051815 001
Apply for ED GRANTS 051815 001
- The Department of Education in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Predominantly Black Institutions Competitive Grant Program CFDA Number 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 18, 2015 and posted on May 18, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 2, 2015 Applications Available May 18, 2015. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications July 2, 2015.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $13,920,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 23 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligible Applicants To qualify as an eligible institution under the PBI Program, an institution of higher education (IHE) must (a) Have an enrollment of needy students, as defined by section 371(c)(3) of the HEA (20 U.S.C. 1067q(c)(3)).
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Opportunity Summary:
The Predominantly Black Institutions (PBI) Competitive Grant Program (CFDA 84.382, often shown as 84.382A in the notice) is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Education aimed at strengthening eligible Predominantly Black Institutions so they can expand capacity and improve results in key academic and student success areas. The program is designed to support institutional improvements and targeted initiatives that build stronger programs and better outcomes, particularly for students who face financial need.
The core purpose of the PBI Program is to help PBIs carry out or enhance programs in several priority areas: science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM); health education; internationalization or globalization; teacher preparation; and efforts focused on improving educational outcomes for African American males. In practice, this means institutions can propose projects that upgrade academic offerings, strengthen student supports, improve teaching and learning, expand access to high-demand fields, and develop strategies that measurably improve persistence, completion, or other outcomes aligned to those focus areas.
This specific competition was posted on May 18, 2015, with applications available the same day. The deadline to submit applications was July 2, 2015, and the opportunity was later archived on August 1, 2015. The Department anticipated making about 23 awards with an estimated total funding amount of $13,920,000. The funding instrument is a grant, the opportunity category is discretionary, and it falls under the education funding activity category. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement listed, meaning applicants were not required to provide matching funds as a condition of applying under this notice.
Eligibility is limited to institutions of higher education that meet the statutory definition of an eligible Predominantly Black Institution under the Higher Education Act. The synopsis notes, at a minimum, that to qualify an institution must have an enrollment of needy students as defined in section 371(c)(3) of the HEA (20 U.S.C. 1067q(c)(3)). The listing indicates that eligibility details may include additional requirements beyond what appears in the synopsis, and applicants are expected to rely on the official Federal Register application notice for the complete, controlling eligibility criteria and application instructions.
Applications for this program had to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov, using the Grants.gov "Apply" process. Applicants were instructed to find the correct application package by searching the CFDA number without the letter suffix (for example, search for 84.382 rather than 84.382A). For technical issues with Grants.gov submission, the notice provides the Grants.gov Helpdesk at 1-800-518-4726 and support@grants.gov. For program and announcement access questions, the notice lists Joyce Mays (202-245-6122, joyce.mays@ed.gov) as a contact, and identifies Bernadette D. Miles as Program Manager at the U.S. Department of Education, 1990 K Street NW, Room 6025, Washington, DC 20006-8513, phone (202) 502-7616, with an email contact referenced in the notice.
Finally, the synopsis emphasizes that it is only a summary and that the official requirements, selection criteria, and instructions are those published in the Federal Register. It also points applicants to free public access for official federal notices and regulations through the Government Publishing Office site referenced in the announcement.
Predominantly Black Institutions (PBI) Competitive Grant Program (CFDA 84.382) - FAQs
What is the Predominantly Black Institutions (PBI) Competitive Grant Program?
The Predominantly Black Institutions (PBI) Competitive Grant Program (CFDA 84.382, often shown as 84.382A in the notice) is a discretionary grant program from the U.S. Department of Education designed to strengthen eligible Predominantly Black Institutions by expanding institutional capacity and improving results in key academic and student success areas.
What is the main purpose of the PBI Program?
The core purpose is to help eligible PBIs carry out or enhance programs that strengthen academic offerings and student supports, improve teaching and learning, expand access to high-demand fields, and implement strategies that measurably improve outcomes such as persistence and completion, particularly for students who face financial need.
What priority areas can PBI projects focus on?
Projects under this program can focus on one or more of the following areas:
- Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM)
- Health education
- Internationalization or globalization
- Teacher preparation
- Efforts focused on improving educational outcomes for African American males
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to institutions of higher education that meet the statutory definition of an eligible Predominantly Black Institution under the Higher Education Act (HEA). The synopsis notes that, at a minimum, an institution must have an enrollment of needy students as defined in section 371(c)(3) of the HEA (20 U.S.C. 1067q(c)(3)).
Are there eligibility requirements beyond what is described in the synopsis?
Yes. The synopsis explicitly states it is only a summary. Complete and controlling eligibility criteria may include additional requirements and are provided in the official Federal Register application notice.
Is cost-sharing or matching required for this grant?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement is listed in the opportunity summary, meaning applicants were not required to provide matching funds as a condition of applying under this notice.
What type of funding instrument is used for this opportunity?
The funding instrument is a grant.
Is this a formula grant or a competitive/discretionary grant?
This opportunity is categorized as a discretionary (competitive) grant program.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity, and why does it sometimes appear with a letter?
The CFDA number is 84.382. In some places the opportunity is shown as 84.382A in the notice. Applicants were instructed to search using the CFDA number without the letter suffix when locating the application package (for example, search for 84.382 rather than 84.382A).
When was this specific competition posted, and when were applications due?
This competition was posted on May 18, 2015, and applications were available on the same day. The application deadline was July 2, 2015.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was later archived on August 1, 2015.
How many awards were anticipated, and what was the estimated total funding?
The Department anticipated making about 23 awards, with an estimated total funding amount of $13,920,000.
What funding activity category does this program fall under?
The opportunity falls under the education funding activity category.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications had to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov using the Grants.gov "Apply" process.
How do applicants find the correct application package on Grants.gov?
Applicants were instructed to search for the application package by using the CFDA number without the letter suffix (for example, 84.382, not 84.382A).
Who should applicants contact for Grants.gov technical submission issues?
For technical issues with Grants.gov submission, the notice lists the Grants.gov Helpdesk at 1-800-518-4726 and support@grants.gov.
Who is listed as a program contact for questions about the program or accessing the announcement?
For program and announcement access questions, the notice lists Joyce Mays at (202) 245-6122 and joyce.mays@ed.gov.
Who is identified as the Program Manager, and what contact details are provided?
Bernadette D. Miles is identified as Program Manager at the U.S. Department of Education. The notice provides the following details: 1990 K Street NW, Room 6025, Washington, DC 20006-8513, phone (202) 502-7616, with an email contact referenced in the notice.
Where are the official requirements, selection criteria, and application instructions found?
The synopsis emphasizes that the official requirements, selection criteria, and instructions are those published in the Federal Register. Applicants are expected to rely on the Federal Register application notice for the complete, controlling information.
Where can the public access official federal notices and regulations referenced for this opportunity?
The announcement points to free public access for official federal notices and regulations through the Government Publishing Office site referenced in the notice.
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