Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 012210 001
Apply for ED GRANTS 012210 001
- The Department of Education in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Special Focus Competition United States (U.S.) Brazil Higher Education Consortia Program CFDA 84.116M" 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 Jan 22, 2010 and posted on Jan 22, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 25, 2010 Applications Available January 22, 2010. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications March 25, 2010.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $490,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $100,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 14 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Private institutions of higher education.
- Eligible Applicants IHEs or combinations of IHEs and other public and private nonprofit institutions and agencies.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Special Focus Competition: United States (U.S.) Brazil Higher Education Consortia Program (CFDA 84.116M) is a discretionary grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of Education under the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE). The program is designed to strengthen and improve postsecondary education opportunities by supporting projects that address key problem areas in higher education or test and expand promising approaches that can lead to measurable improvements. In practice, this competition focuses on building structured partnerships (consortia) between U.S. and Brazilian institutions to advance higher education collaboration and innovation.
This opportunity was posted on January 22, 2010, with applications made available the same day and a deadline for transmittal of applications of March 25, 2010. The competition anticipated making about 14 awards, with an estimated total funding amount of $490,000. Individual awards had an estimated maximum (ceiling) of $100,000. The notice indicates there was no cost sharing or matching requirement, which means applicants were not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of eligibility, although projects may still propose leveraged resources if they choose.
Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education. The eligibility description also allows for IHEs to apply either on their own or in combination with other IHEs and other public or private nonprofit institutions and agencies, which reflects the consortium model and encourages multi-institution partnerships. Because the listing references additional eligibility clarification in the official notice, applicants would need to confirm any consortium composition rules, partner requirements, or other conditions directly in the Federal Register publication for the competition year.
A key procedural requirement is that applications had to be submitted electronically through the Department of Education e-Application system via the e-Grants website (http://e-grants.ed.gov). The notice emphasizes that applicants could not submit an application by emailing an electronic copy to the Department; instead, applicants entered required information into the online system, where it would be stored in a database as part of the submission process. Anyone preparing an application would therefore need to plan around system access, registration, and submission steps associated with the Department's electronic platform.
The public synopsis repeatedly notes that the summary is not a substitute for the official Federal Register Notice Inviting Applications. That official notice is where applicants would find the controlling details on how to apply, what priorities or special focus areas applied to this competition, required performance measures, pre-application or application formatting requirements, and the specific programmatic expectations for U.S.-Brazil consortia projects. The Federal Register and Code of Federal Regulations were available for free through GPO Access (as referenced in the notice) for applicants who needed to verify official requirements.
For support and program questions, the announcement lists two points of contact: Julius Cotton (ED Grants.gov / FIND systems administration) for technical access issues related to the full announcement or electronic systems, and Sarah T. Beaton as the Program Manager for the U.S.-Brazil Higher Education Consortia Program within FIPSE. The notice includes phone numbers and email addresses, and it also provides the program office mailing address at 1990 K Street, NW, Room 6154, Washington, DC 20006-8544, which signals where applicants could direct formal inquiries or correspondence as needed.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Special Focus Competition: United States (U.S.) Brazil Higher Education Consortia Program (CFDA 84.116M)?
This is a discretionary grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of Education under the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE). It is designed to strengthen and improve postsecondary education opportunities by supporting projects that address key problem areas in higher education or test and expand promising approaches that can lead to measurable improvements. In this special focus competition, the practical emphasis is on building structured partnerships (consortia) between U.S. and Brazilian institutions to advance higher education collaboration and innovation.
Who administers this grant program?
The program is administered by the U.S. Department of Education under FIPSE (Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education).
What does the competition focus on in practice?
The competition focuses on creating structured U.S.-Brazil institutional partnerships (consortia) aimed at advancing higher education collaboration and innovation.
When was this opportunity posted, and what were the key dates?
The opportunity was posted on January 22, 2010. Applications were made available on January 22, 2010, and the deadline for transmittal of applications was March 25, 2010.
How many awards were expected to be made?
The competition anticipated making about 14 awards.
How much total funding was estimated for this competition?
The estimated total funding amount was $490,000.
What was the maximum award amount?
Individual awards had an estimated maximum (ceiling) of $100,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice indicates there was no cost sharing or matching requirement. Applicants were not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of eligibility, although projects could propose leveraged resources if they choose.
Which organizations are eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education.
Can an institution apply as part of a consortium?
Yes. The eligibility description allows institutions of higher education (IHEs) to apply either on their own or in combination with other IHEs and other public or private nonprofit institutions and agencies, reflecting the consortium model and encouraging multi-institution partnerships.
Are there additional eligibility conditions for consortium composition or partner requirements?
The listing references additional eligibility clarification in the official notice. Applicants would need to confirm consortium composition rules, partner requirements, and any other conditions directly in the Federal Register Notice Inviting Applications for that competition year.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications had to be submitted electronically through the U.S. Department of Education e-Application system via the e-Grants website (http://e-grants.ed.gov).
Could applicants submit by email?
No. The notice emphasizes that applicants could not submit an application by emailing an electronic copy to the Department. Instead, applicants had to enter required information into the online e-Application system, where it would be stored in a database as part of the submission process.
What should applicants plan for when submitting electronically?
Because submission was through the Department's electronic platform, applicants needed to plan around system access, registration, and the online submission steps associated with the e-Application/e-Grants system.
Is the public synopsis the official source for requirements?
No. The public synopsis repeatedly notes that it is not a substitute for the official Federal Register Notice Inviting Applications, which contains the controlling details.
Where are the official application requirements and controlling details found?
The official Federal Register Notice Inviting Applications is the controlling source for details such as how to apply, what priorities or special focus areas apply, required performance measures, pre-application or application formatting requirements, and specific program expectations for U.S.-Brazil consortia projects.
Where could applicants access the Federal Register and Code of Federal Regulations for free?
The notice states that the Federal Register and Code of Federal Regulations were available for free through GPO Access (as referenced in the notice).
Who should be contacted for technical access issues related to the announcement or electronic systems?
For technical access issues related to the full announcement or electronic systems, the announcement lists Julius Cotton (ED Grants.gov / FIND systems administration) as a point of contact.
Who is the program contact for questions about the U.S.-Brazil Higher Education Consortia Program?
The announcement lists Sarah T. Beaton as the Program Manager for the U.S.-Brazil Higher Education Consortia Program within FIPSE.
Is a program office mailing address provided for correspondence?
Yes. The notice provides the program office mailing address at 1990 K Street, NW, Room 6154, Washington, DC 20006-8544 for formal inquiries or correspondence as needed.
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