Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 061809 002
Apply for ED GRANTS 061809 002
- The Department of Education in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Special Focus Competition Graduate Programs at Institutions of Higher Education Serving Hispanic Americans, CFDA 84.116V" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 84.116 Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 18, 2009 and posted on Jun 18, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 3, 2009 Applications Available June 18, 2009. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications August 3, 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 $10,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $150,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 40 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: County governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments State governments Special district governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
- IHEs, other public and private nonprofit institutions and agencies, and combinations of these institutions and agencies.
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Opportunity Summary:
This opportunity is a discretionary grant competition run by the U.S. Department of Education under the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE), Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) 84.116V. The competition is titled "Special Focus Competition Graduate Programs at Institutions of Higher Education Serving Hispanic Americans" and is designed to fund special projects that address areas of national need by strengthening and improving postsecondary education. In line with FIPSEs broader mission, the program emphasizes reforms, innovations, and meaningful improvements that not only solve real problems in higher education but can also serve as models that other institutions can replicate at a national level. The focus here is specifically on graduate programs connected to institutions that serve Hispanic Americans, signaling an intent to build capacity and improve outcomes in graduate-level education in settings that educate substantial Hispanic student populations.
From an applicant standpoint, eligibility is broad and includes institutions of higher education (IHEs) as well as other public and private nonprofit institutions and agencies, plus partnerships or combinations of these entities. The listing also indicates that a wide range of organization types may be able to apply, including public and state-controlled IHEs, private IHEs, nonprofits (including those with or without 501(c)(3) status, depending on the organization type), and government entities at the city/township, county, state, special district levels. In practice, the official Federal Register notice is the controlling document for determining exact eligibility rules, allowable applicants, and any additional conditions tied to the "Serving Hispanic Americans" aspect of the competition, so applicants are expected to rely on that notice for definitive requirements.
The funding level for the competition is substantial relative to typical pilot grants, with an estimated total program funding amount of $10,000,000 and an expected 40 awards. The maximum award amount (award ceiling) is listed as $150,000. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement stated in the synopsis, which generally lowers the barrier to entry for institutions and nonprofits that may not have access to significant non-federal matching funds. Because it is a discretionary program, awards are made competitively based on how well proposals respond to the priorities and selection criteria described in the official notice, including any required performance measures and reporting expectations.
The application timeline given in the synopsis indicates that applications were made available on June 18, 2009, with a deadline for transmittal of applications of August 3, 2009, and an archive date of September 2, 2009. While those dates are historical for the FY 2009 competition, they matter for understanding the specific cycle being referenced. Any organization looking for a current version of a similar competition would need to check the Department of Education funding portals or Federal Register for active notices, since deadlines and requirements can change from year to year.
A key operational detail is that applications for this CFDA 84.116V special focus competition had to be submitted electronically through the Department of Educations e-Application system via the e-Grants portal (http://e-grants.ed.gov). The notice stresses that applicants cannot submit an application by emailing an electronic copy to the agency. Instead, applicants enter information online, which is saved into a database as part of the official submission process. This implies applicants should plan for account setup, system access, file formatting, and submission validation well in advance of the deadline, since technical issues close to the due date can jeopardize timely submission.
Finally, the synopsis repeatedly points applicants back to the official Federal Register Notice Inviting Applications for the authoritative details, including pre-application and application requirements, submission instructions, performance measures, priorities, and program contacts. For assistance, the listing provides a technical contact for access issues (Julius Cotton, ED Grants.gov/FIND Systems Admin, 202-245-6140, julius.cotton@ed.gov) and a program contact for substantive questions (Program Manager Levenia Ishmell, FIPSE, U.S. Department of Education, 1990 K Street NW, Room 6147, Washington, DC 20006-8544, 202-502-7500).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this grant opportunity?
This is a discretionary grant competition run by the U.S. Department of Education under the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE). It is identified as CFDA 84.116V and is titled "Special Focus Competition Graduate Programs at Institutions of Higher Education Serving Hispanic Americans."
What is the purpose of the competition?
The competition is designed to fund special projects that address areas of national need by strengthening and improving postsecondary education. It emphasizes reforms, innovations, and meaningful improvements that solve real problems in higher education and can serve as models that other institutions can replicate nationally.
What does this special focus competition emphasize?
The special focus is on graduate programs connected to institutions that serve Hispanic Americans. This signals an intent to build capacity and improve outcomes in graduate-level education in settings that educate substantial Hispanic student populations.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as broad and includes institutions of higher education (IHEs) as well as other public and private nonprofit institutions and agencies, plus partnerships or combinations of these entities.
What types of organizations may be able to apply based on the synopsis?
The listing indicates that a wide range of organization types may be eligible, including public and state-controlled IHEs, private IHEs, nonprofit organizations (including those with or without 501(c)(3) status depending on the organization type), and government entities at the city/township, county, state, and special district levels.
Where do applicants find the definitive eligibility rules?
The official Federal Register Notice Inviting Applications is the controlling document for exact eligibility rules, allowable applicants, and any additional conditions, including those tied to the "Serving Hispanic Americans" aspect of the competition.
How much total funding is available?
The estimated total program funding amount is $10,000,000.
How many awards are expected?
The synopsis states an expected 40 awards.
What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling (maximum award amount) is listed as $150,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement is stated in the synopsis.
How are awards made?
Because this is a discretionary program, awards are made competitively based on how well proposals respond to the priorities and selection criteria described in the official notice. This can include required performance measures and reporting expectations.
When were applications available and when were they due for the referenced cycle?
For the referenced cycle, applications were made available on June 18, 2009, and the deadline for transmittal of applications was August 3, 2009.
What is the archive date listed in the synopsis?
The archive date listed is September 2, 2009.
Are these dates current?
The dates provided are historical for the FY 2009 competition. Organizations looking for a current version of a similar competition are expected to check Department of Education funding portals or the Federal Register for active notices, since deadlines and requirements can change from year to year.
How must applications be submitted?
Applications had to be submitted electronically through the Department of Education's e-Application system via the e-Grants portal (http://e-grants.ed.gov).
Can an application be submitted by emailing an electronic copy to the agency?
No. The notice stresses that applicants cannot submit an application by emailing an electronic copy to the agency. Submission is done by entering information online through the official system, where it is saved into a database as part of the official submission process.
What practical implications does electronic-only submission have for applicants?
The synopsis implies applicants should plan ahead for account setup, system access, file formatting, and submission validation well in advance of the deadline, because technical issues close to the due date can jeopardize timely submission.
Where are the authoritative requirements and instructions published?
The synopsis repeatedly points applicants to the official Federal Register Notice Inviting Applications for authoritative details, including pre-application and application requirements, submission instructions, performance measures, priorities, and program contacts.
Who should be contacted for technical issues accessing the submission system?
For technical access issues, the listing provides: Julius Cotton, ED Grants.gov/FIND Systems Admin, 202-245-6140, julius.cotton@ed.gov.
Who should be contacted for program or substantive questions?
For program (substantive) questions, the listing provides: Program Manager Levenia Ishmell, FIPSE, U.S. Department of Education, 1990 K Street NW, Room 6147, Washington, DC 20006-8544, 202-502-7500.
What does CFDA 84.116V refer to in this context?
CFDA 84.116V is the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance identifier associated with this specific FIPSE special focus competition as described in the synopsis.
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