Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 032312 001
Apply for ED GRANTS 032312 001
- The Department of Education in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Strengthening Institutions Program CFDA 84.031A" 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 Mar 23, 2012 and posted on Mar 23, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 23, 2012 Applications Available March 23, 2012. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications April 23, 2012.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $5,304,964.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 13 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- 1. Eligible Applicants This program is authorized by Title III, Part A, of the HEA. To qualify as an eligible institution under any Title III, Part A program, an institution must 1) Be accredited or preaccredited 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 (2) Be legally authorized by the State in which it is located to be a junior college or to provide an educational program for which it awards a bachelors degree (3) Be designated as an eligible institution by demonstrating that it (A) Has an enrollment of needy students as described in 34 CFR 607.3 and (B) has low average educational and general expenditures per full time equivalent (FTE) undergraduate student as described in 34 CFR 607.4.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Strengthening Institutions Program (SIP), CFDA 84.031A, is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Education designed to help certain institutions of higher education build long-term capacity and become more self-sufficient. The central aim is to strengthen schools that serve significant numbers of low-income students by providing resources to improve academic quality, institutional management, and fiscal stability. In practical terms, the program is meant to help eligible colleges and universities develop stronger academic offerings and student support structures, improve how the institution is run and managed, and bolster financial systems so the school is better positioned to sustain progress after the grant ends.
This opportunity was published as a Federal Register notice, and the posted description is explicitly a synopsis rather than the full official announcement. The authoritative requirements, definitions, and application instructions are those contained in the Federal Register application notice. The notice also points applicants to free access to the Federal Register and Code of Federal Regulations through the Government Publishing Office site, which is where applicants can confirm the official language governing eligibility and submission rules.
For this particular competition, the Department anticipated making 13 awards with an estimated total funding amount of $5,304,964. The opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding, uses a grant as the funding instrument, and falls under the education funding activity category, specifically under the broader CFDA area of Higher Education Institutional Aid. The posting indicates there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, which means applicants are not required to provide a non-federal match as a condition of award (though applicants should still confirm any project-specific expectations in the official notice).
Eligibility is grounded in Title III, Part A of the Higher Education Act (HEA). To qualify as an eligible institution under Title III, Part A programs like SIP, an applicant institution must meet several baseline requirements. First, it must be accredited or preaccredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency or association that the Secretary of Education recognizes as a reliable authority regarding the quality of education or training offered. Second, it must be legally authorized by the state where it is located either to operate as a junior college or to provide an educational program leading to a bachelor’s degree. Third, it must be formally designated as an eligible institution by demonstrating two key conditions: (A) it enrolls a sufficient number of needy students as defined in 34 CFR 607.3, and (B) it has low average educational and general expenditures per full-time-equivalent undergraduate student as defined in 34 CFR 607.4. Together, these requirements are intended to target SIP resources toward institutions that both serve substantial financial-need populations and operate with comparatively limited per-student spending capacity.
The timeline listed for this competition shows that applications became available on March 23, 2012, with a deadline for transmittal of applications of April 23, 2012. The archive date is May 23, 2012, indicating the opportunity was later moved into an archived status on the listing platform. The funding opportunity number is ED-GRANTS-032312-001, and the agency is the U.S. Department of Education.
Applications for SIP under CFDA 84.031A were required to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov using the governmentwide "Apply" process. A specific procedural note is included about how to locate the correct application package: applicants must search by the CFDA number without the alpha suffix, meaning they should search for "84.031" rather than "84.031A" when looking up the downloadable application package in Grants.gov. The synopsis also provides Grants.gov support information for technical assistance, including the Helpdesk phone number (1-800-518-4726) and email (support@grants.gov), which applicants would use if they encounter submission or system access issues.
Finally, the listing provides points of contact within the Department of Education for applicants who have difficulty accessing the full announcement or who need program-specific guidance. It identifies Joyce Mays (Management Analyst) with a phone number and email address, and it lists program management contacts (LaTonya Brown or Robyn Wood) at the U.S. Department of Education office located at 1990 K Street NW, Room 6033, Washington, DC 20006, along with a telephone number and an email reference in the notice. For any institution considering SIP, the key next step would be to review the official Federal Register notice for full details on allowable activities, selection criteria, application components, and any special assurances or reporting obligations tied to Title III awards.
Strengthening Institutions Program (SIP) CFDA 84.031A - FAQs
What is the Strengthening Institutions Program (SIP) (CFDA 84.031A)?
The Strengthening Institutions Program (SIP), CFDA 84.031A, is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Education intended to help certain institutions of higher education build long-term institutional capacity and become more self-sufficient. The program focuses on strengthening institutions that serve significant numbers of low-income students.
What is the main purpose of SIP funding?
The central aim is to strengthen schools that serve significant numbers of low-income students by providing resources to improve academic quality, institutional management, and fiscal stability. In practical terms, SIP is intended to support stronger academic offerings and student support structures, improvements in how the institution is run and managed, and stronger financial systems so progress can be sustained after the grant period ends.
What type of funding opportunity is SIP?
This is a discretionary funding opportunity, and the funding instrument is a grant.
Which federal agency runs this program?
The program is administered by the U.S. Department of Education.
What is the funding opportunity number for this competition?
The funding opportunity number listed is ED-GRANTS-032312-001.
How many awards were expected to be made and what was the estimated total funding?
For this particular competition, the Department anticipated making 13 awards, with an estimated total funding amount of $5,304,964.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
The posting indicates there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement. That means applicants were not required to provide a non-federal match as a condition of award (though applicants are advised to confirm any project-specific expectations in the official Federal Register notice).
What CFDA area and activity category does SIP fall under?
SIP is listed under the education funding activity category, within the broader CFDA area of Higher Education Institutional Aid.
Where are the official requirements and application instructions located?
The posted description is explicitly a synopsis rather than the full official announcement. The authoritative requirements, definitions, and application instructions are those contained in the Federal Register application notice.
Why does the Federal Register notice matter if I already have the synopsis?
Because the synopsis is not the full announcement. The Federal Register application notice is the controlling source for eligibility rules, definitions, required application components, submission requirements, and other official conditions.
Where can applicants access the Federal Register and Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) for free?
The notice points applicants to free access through the Government Publishing Office (GPO) site, where applicants can confirm the official language governing eligibility and submission rules.
What law governs basic eligibility for SIP?
Eligibility is grounded in Title III, Part A of the Higher Education Act (HEA).
Who is eligible to apply under Title III, Part A (SIP)?
To qualify as an eligible institution under Title III, Part A programs like SIP, an applicant institution must meet baseline requirements, including accreditation or preaccreditation, state legal authorization, and formal designation as an eligible institution based on enrolling needy students and having low average educational and general expenditures per FTE undergraduate student (as defined in the cited regulations).
What accreditation requirement applies to applicants?
The institution must be accredited or preaccredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency or association that the Secretary of Education recognizes as a reliable authority regarding the quality of education or training offered.
What state authorization requirement applies to applicants?
The institution must be legally authorized by the state where it is located to operate as a junior college or to provide an educational program leading to a bachelor’s degree.
What does it mean to be "designated as an eligible institution" for SIP?
The institution must demonstrate two key conditions: (A) it enrolls a sufficient number of needy students as defined in 34 CFR 607.3, and (B) it has low average educational and general expenditures per full-time-equivalent (FTE) undergraduate student as defined in 34 CFR 607.4.
Which regulations define "needy students" and the expenditure requirement?
The synopsis cites 34 CFR 607.3 for the definition of "needy students" and 34 CFR 607.4 for the definition of low average educational and general expenditures per FTE undergraduate student.
What were the key dates for this competition?
Applications became available on March 23, 2012. The deadline for transmittal of applications was April 23, 2012. The archive date shown is May 23, 2012.
What does it mean that the opportunity is archived?
The listing shows an archive date of May 23, 2012, indicating the opportunity was moved into an archived status on the listing platform after the competition period.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications for SIP under CFDA 84.031A were required to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov using the governmentwide "Apply" process.
How do I find the correct application package on Grants.gov?
A specific instruction is included: applicants must search by the CFDA number without the alpha suffix. In other words, search for "84.031" rather than "84.031A" to locate the correct downloadable application package in Grants.gov.
What should I do if I have technical problems with Grants.gov?
The synopsis provides Grants.gov support information for technical assistance. Applicants can contact the Grants.gov Helpdesk at 1-800-518-4726 or email support@grants.gov for submission or system access issues.
Who can I contact at the Department of Education for help with the announcement or program questions?
The listing identifies Department of Education points of contact, including Joyce Mays (Management Analyst) (phone and email listed in the notice) for applicants who have difficulty accessing the full announcement, and program management contacts LaTonya Brown or Robyn Wood at the U.S. Department of Education, 1990 K Street NW, Room 6033, Washington, DC 20006 (telephone number and email reference listed in the notice).
What is the next step an institution should take before preparing an application?
The key next step is to review the official Federal Register notice for full details on allowable activities, selection criteria, required application components, and any special assurances or reporting obligations tied to Title III awards.
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