Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 061809 001
Apply for ED GRANTS 061809 001
- The Department of Education in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Promoting Postbaccalaureate Opportunities for Hispanic Americans (PPOHA) CFDA 84.031M" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 84.031 Higher EducationInstitutional Aid.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 18, 2009 and posted on Jun 18, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 20, 2009 Applications Available June 18, 2009. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications July 20, 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 $11,500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $575,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 23 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- 1. Eligible Applicants Institutions of higher education (IHEs) that offer a postbaccalaureate certificate or postbaccalaureate degree program and qualify as eligible Hispanic serving institutions (HSIs) under section 502 of the HEA. To qualify as an eligible HSI for the PPOHA Program under section 502 of the HEA, an IHE must (a) Have an enrollment of needy students, as required by section 502(b) of the HEA (20 U.S.C. 1101a(a)(2)(A)(i)) (b) Have, except as provided in section 522(b) of the HEA, average educational and general expenditures that are low, per full time equivalent (FTE) undergraduate student, in comparison with the average educational and general expenditures per full time equivalent undergraduate student of institutions that offer similar instruction (20 U.S.C. 1101a(a)(2)(A)(ii)) Note To demonstrate an enrollment of needy students (paragraph (a) of this section) and low average educational and general expenditures per FTE undergraduate student (paragraph (b) of this section), an IHE must be designated as an eligible institution in accordance with 34 CFR 606.3 through 606.5 and the notice inviting applications for Designation as Eligible Institutions for FY 2009 (74 FR 3579). (c) Be accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency or association that the Secretary has determined to be a reliable authority as to the quality of education or training offered, or is making reasonable progress toward accreditation, according to such an agency or association (20 U.S.C. 1101a(a)(2)(A)(iv)) (d) Be legally authorized to provide, and provides within the State, an educational program for which the institution awards a bachelors degree (20 U.S.C. 1101a(a)(2)(A)(iii)) and (e) Have an enrollment of undergraduate FTE students that is at least 25 percent Hispanic students at the end of the award year immediately preceding the date of application (20 U.S.C. 1101a(a)(5)(B)).
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Opportunity Summary:
The Promoting Postbaccalaureate Opportunities for Hispanic Americans (PPOHA) program, CFDA 84.031M, is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Education aimed at strengthening postbaccalaureate pathways for Hispanic students. The core purpose is twofold: first, to expand postbaccalaureate educational opportunities and improve academic outcomes for Hispanic students; and second, to broaden and improve the quality of postbaccalaureate academic offerings at institutions that serve large numbers of Hispanic students, including many who are low income. In practice, the program is designed to help Hispanic Serving Institutions build stronger graduate level and postbaccalaureate certificate or degree options, increase completion and attainment, and improve institutional capacity and program quality in areas that directly affect student progression beyond the bachelors degree.
Funding under this opportunity was posted June 18, 2009, with applications available the same day and a deadline for transmittal of applications of July 20, 2009. The Department anticipated making 23 awards, with an estimated total funding amount of $11,500,000 and an award ceiling of $575,000. The listing indicates there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not required to provide matching funds as a condition of receiving an award. The funding activity category is Education, and the instrument type is a grant.
Eligibility is limited to institutions of higher education that both (1) offer a postbaccalaureate certificate or postbaccalaureate degree program and (2) qualify as an eligible Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) under section 502 of the Higher Education Act. To qualify as an HSI for this program, an institution must meet several conditions. It must enroll needy students and demonstrate low average educational and general expenditures per full time equivalent undergraduate student compared with similar institutions, which is typically documented through the federal designation process in the HSI and related institutional aid regulations (referenced as 34 CFR 606.3 through 606.5 and the related annual notice inviting applications for designation). The institution must also be accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency (or be making reasonable progress toward accreditation), be legally authorized within its state to provide an educational program leading to a bachelors degree, and have an undergraduate full time equivalent enrollment that is at least 25 percent Hispanic students at the end of the award year immediately preceding the application date. Eligible applicant types include public and state controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education, provided they meet the HSI and program specific requirements described above.
Applications had to be submitted electronically through the Department of Educations e-Application system via the e-Grants website (http://e-grants.ed.gov). The notice emphasizes that applicants submit through the electronic system and that an application cannot be emailed as an electronic copy to the Department, since the submission involves entering and saving data directly into an online database. Because the posted description is only a synopsis, applicants are directed to the official Federal Register notice for the authoritative requirements, including detailed eligibility documentation, any pre-application steps, submission procedures, performance measures, program priorities, and official points of contact.
For help accessing the full announcement, the notice lists a systems contact associated with ED Grants support (Julius Cotton, ED Grants.gov FIND Systems Admin, 202-245-6140, julius.cotton@ed.gov). It also provides a program contact within the Department of Education (Program Manager Dr. Maria E. Carrington, U.S. Department of Education, 1990 K Street NW, Room 6033, Washington, DC 20006-8513, 202-502-7548).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the Promoting Postbaccalaureate Opportunities for Hispanic Americans (PPOHA) program?
PPOHA (CFDA 84.031M) is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Education focused on strengthening postbaccalaureate pathways for Hispanic students and improving the quality and capacity of postbaccalaureate offerings at institutions that serve large numbers of Hispanic students, including many who are low income.
What are the main goals of the PPOHA program?
The program has two core goals: (1) expand postbaccalaureate educational opportunities and improve academic outcomes for Hispanic students, and (2) broaden and improve the quality of postbaccalaureate academic offerings at institutions serving large numbers of Hispanic students.
What kinds of student outcomes or institutional improvements is the program designed to support?
Based on the synopsis, PPOHA is designed to help Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs) build stronger graduate-level and postbaccalaureate certificate or degree options, increase completion and attainment, and improve institutional capacity and program quality in areas that affect progression beyond the bachelor’s degree.
Which federal agency administers this funding opportunity?
The U.S. Department of Education administers the PPOHA program.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA number listed for PPOHA is 84.031M.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The instrument type is a grant.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is Education.
When was this opportunity posted?
The funding opportunity was posted on June 18, 2009.
When were applications made available?
Applications were available beginning June 18, 2009 (the same day the opportunity was posted).
What was the deadline to submit an application?
The deadline for transmittal of applications was July 20, 2009.
How many awards did the Department anticipate making?
The Department anticipated making 23 awards.
What was the estimated total amount of funding available?
The estimated total funding amount was $11,500,000.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling listed is $575,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required for PPOHA?
No. The listing indicates there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not required to provide matching funds as a condition of receiving an award.
Who is eligible to apply for PPOHA funding?
Eligibility is limited to institutions of higher education that (1) offer a postbaccalaureate certificate or postbaccalaureate degree program and (2) qualify as an eligible Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) under section 502 of the Higher Education Act.
Do applicants need to offer a postbaccalaureate program to be eligible?
Yes. The synopsis states an applicant must offer a postbaccalaureate certificate or a postbaccalaureate degree program to qualify.
What does it mean to qualify as an eligible Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) for this program?
To qualify as an HSI for this program, an institution must meet the conditions described in the synopsis, including enrolling needy students, demonstrating low average educational and general expenditures per full-time-equivalent (FTE) undergraduate student compared with similar institutions (typically documented through the federal designation process), meeting accreditation and state authorization requirements, and meeting a minimum Hispanic undergraduate FTE enrollment threshold.
What is the minimum Hispanic enrollment threshold mentioned for HSI eligibility?
The institution must have an undergraduate full-time-equivalent enrollment that is at least 25 percent Hispanic students at the end of the award year immediately preceding the application date.
Are accreditation and state authorization required?
Yes. The institution must be accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency (or be making reasonable progress toward accreditation) and must be legally authorized within its state to provide an educational program leading to a bachelor’s degree.
Does the synopsis reference regulations related to HSI eligibility and designation?
Yes. It references the HSI and related institutional aid regulations at 34 CFR 606.3 through 606.5, along with the related annual notice inviting applications for designation.
What types of institutions are included as eligible applicant types?
Eligible applicant types include public and state controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education, as long as they meet the HSI eligibility requirements and the program-specific requirement to offer a postbaccalaureate certificate or degree program.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications had to be submitted electronically through the U.S. Department of Education’s e-Application system via the e-Grants website (http://e-grants.ed.gov).
Can an application be submitted by email instead of through e-Application?
No. The notice emphasizes that an application cannot be emailed as an electronic copy because submission involves entering and saving data directly into an online database.
Where should applicants look for the official, authoritative requirements and instructions?
The synopsis directs applicants to the official Federal Register notice for authoritative requirements, including detailed eligibility documentation, any pre-application steps, submission procedures, performance measures, program priorities, and official points of contact.
Who can be contacted for technical help with the e-Grants/e-Application system?
The notice lists a systems contact associated with ED Grants support: Julius Cotton, ED Grants.gov FIND Systems Admin, 202-245-6140, julius.cotton@ed.gov.
Who is the program contact at the U.S. Department of Education?
The program contact listed is Program Manager Dr. Maria E. Carrington, U.S. Department of Education, 1990 K Street NW, Room 6033, Washington, DC 20006-8513, 202-502-7548.
Is the description provided a full announcement?
No. The notice states the posted description is only a synopsis and points applicants to the Federal Register notice for the complete and authoritative program information.
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