Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 122308 002
Apply for ED GRANTS 122308 002
- The Department of Education in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Teaching American History Grant Program CFDA 84.215X" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 84.215 Fund for the Improvement of Education.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 23, 2008 and posted on Dec 23, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 9, 2009 Applications Available December 23, 2008. Deadline for Notice of Intent to Apply January 22, 2009. Notice of Intent to Apply The Department will be able to develop a more efficient process for reviewing grant applications if it has a better understanding of the number of entities that intend to apply for funding under this competition. Therefore, the Secretary strongly encourages each potential applicant to notify the Department by sending a short e mail message indicating the applicants intent to submit an application for funding. The e mail need not include information regarding the content of the proposed application, only the applicants intent to submit it. The Secretary requests that this e mail notification be sent to Alex Stein at alex.stein@ed.gov. Applicants that fail to provide this e mail notification may still apply for funding. Dates of Pre Application Meetings January 8, 2009 and January 12, 2009. Dates of Pre Application Meetings There will be three pre application meetings for prospective applicants (1) January 8, 2009, from 200 p.m. to 400 p.m. in the Grand Ballroom of the Hilton New York Hotel, 1335 Avenue of Americas, New York, NY 10019 (2) January 12, 2009, from 1000 a.m. to 1200 p.m. in the LBJ Auditorium at the U.S. Department of Education headquarters, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20202 and (3) January 12, 2009 from 200 p.m. to 400 p.m. in the LBJ Auditorium at the U.S. Department of Education headquarters, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20202. The Department is accessible by Metro on the Blue, Orange, Green, and Yellow lines at the 7th Street and Maryland Avenue exit of the LEnfant Plaza Metro Station. Please contact the U.S. Department of Education contact persons listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT in the Notice Inviting Applications if you have any questions about the details of the pre application meetings. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications March 9, 2009.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $2,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 52 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligible Applicants LEAs, including charter schools that are considered LEAs under State law and regulations, that must work in partnership with one or more of the following entities An institution of higher education. A non profit history or humanities organization. A library or museum. An LEA may form a consortium with one or more other LEAs and submit a joint application for funds. The consortium must follow the procedures for joint applications described in 34 CFR 75.127 129 of EDGAR.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Teaching American History Grant Program (CFDA 84.215X) is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Education designed to improve student achievement by strengthening the quality of American history instruction in schools. The central idea behind the program is that students learn history better when their teachers have deeper content knowledge and a stronger understanding of traditional American history as its own subject within the core curriculum. To support that goal, the program funds professional development projects that help teachers expand their knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of American history, with the expectation that stronger teacher expertise will translate into better classroom instruction and improved student outcomes.
A key feature of the program is that local educational agencies (LEAs) are expected to work with partners that bring substantial subject-matter expertise. Grant funds are intended to help LEAs, together with one or more expert organizations, create and carry out professional development models that are innovative, cohesive, and well documented. The program emphasizes not only delivering professional development, but also building models that can be implemented effectively, evaluated for results, and shared with others. In practice, that means projects are expected to be thoughtfully designed and include clear plans for implementation, documentation, evaluation, and dissemination, rather than being one-off workshops with no lasting structure or evidence of impact.
Eligibility is centered on LEAs, including charter schools that qualify as LEAs under state law and regulations. However, LEAs cannot apply alone; they must partner with at least one entity from a specified list: an institution of higher education, a nonprofit history or humanities organization, or a library or museum. The program also allows multiple LEAs to form a consortium and submit a joint application, as long as they follow the joint application procedures in the Department of Education’s regulations (EDGAR, specifically 34 CFR 75.127-75.129). There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement listed for this competition, which can reduce barriers for districts that may not have flexible local funds to contribute.
From an administrative and logistics standpoint, applications for this opportunity had to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov, and applicants were instructed not to email applications directly to the Department. Applicants were told to search the Grants.gov package using the CFDA number without the alpha suffix (search for 84.215 rather than 84.215X). The competition was posted December 23, 2008, with applications made available the same day, and the deadline for submitting full applications set for March 9, 2009. The Department anticipated making about 52 awards, and the listed award ceiling was $2,000,000 per grant.
The Department also strongly encouraged prospective applicants to submit a brief notice of intent to apply by January 22, 2009, via a short email to the program contact (Alex Stein). This notice was not mandatory and did not need to describe the project; it was simply meant to help the Department plan for a more efficient peer review process by estimating how many applications would be submitted. In addition, the Department scheduled three pre-application meetings to help potential applicants understand the competition and requirements: one in New York City on January 8, 2009, and two sessions in Washington, DC on January 12, 2009. These meetings were positioned as informational opportunities for applicants who wanted clarification before submitting.
For applicants needing help or official guidance, the synopsis directs readers to the formal Notice Inviting Applications published in the Federal Register, emphasizing that the Federal Register notice is the authoritative source for details such as eligibility nuances, priorities, selection criteria, performance measures, and submission requirements. The listing also provides practical contact points, including Grants.gov support for technical submission issues and Department staff contacts for program questions (Alex Stein and Mia Howerton), along with a separate contact for difficulties accessing the announcement electronically.
Teaching American History Grant Program (CFDA 84.215X) - FAQs
What is the Teaching American History Grant Program (CFDA 84.215X)?
The Teaching American History Grant Program is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Education. Its purpose is to improve student achievement by strengthening the quality of American history instruction in schools through high-quality professional development for teachers.
What is the main goal of this grant program?
The central goal is to improve student learning in American history by increasing teachers' content knowledge and deepening their understanding of traditional American history as a distinct subject within the core curriculum. The program is built on the idea that students learn history better when teachers have stronger subject-matter expertise.
What kinds of activities does the program fund?
The program funds professional development projects designed to help teachers expand their knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of American history. Projects are expected to be more than stand-alone trainings and should reflect a coherent, well-documented professional development model.
Is the program focused only on delivering workshops or training sessions?
No. The program emphasizes building professional development models that are innovative, cohesive, and well documented. Projects are expected to include clear plans for implementation, documentation, evaluation, and dissemination, rather than being one-off workshops without a lasting structure or evidence of impact.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is centered on local educational agencies (LEAs), including charter schools that qualify as LEAs under state law and regulations.
Can an LEA apply on its own?
No. An LEA cannot apply alone. The LEA must partner with at least one organization that brings substantial subject-matter expertise.
What types of partners are required or allowed?
The LEA must partner with at least one entity from the specified list: an institution of higher education, a nonprofit history or humanities organization, or a library or museum.
Can multiple LEAs apply together as a group?
Yes. Multiple LEAs may form a consortium and submit a joint application, as long as they follow the joint application procedures in the Department of Education regulations (EDGAR, specifically 34 CFR 75.127-75.129).
Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement is listed for this competition.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications had to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov. Applicants were instructed not to email applications directly to the U.S. Department of Education.
How do applicants find the application package on Grants.gov?
Applicants were instructed to search for the Grants.gov application package using the CFDA number without the alpha suffix, meaning they should search for 84.215 rather than 84.215X.
When was the competition posted and when were applications available?
The competition was posted on December 23, 2008, and applications were made available the same day.
What was the deadline for submitting a full application?
The deadline for submitting full applications was March 9, 2009.
How many awards did the Department anticipate making?
The Department anticipated making about 52 awards.
What was the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The listed award ceiling was $2,000,000 per grant.
Was a notice of intent to apply required?
No. A notice of intent to apply was strongly encouraged but not mandatory.
What was included in the notice of intent to apply?
The notice of intent did not need to describe the project. It was meant to help the Department estimate how many applications would be submitted and plan a more efficient peer review process.
When was the notice of intent to apply due and how was it submitted?
The Department encouraged prospective applicants to email a brief notice of intent to apply by January 22, 2009, to the program contact, Alex Stein.
Were there any pre-application meetings?
Yes. The Department scheduled three pre-application meetings to help potential applicants understand the competition and requirements.
When and where were the pre-application meetings held?
One meeting was held in New York City on January 8, 2009, and two sessions were held in Washington, DC on January 12, 2009.
Where should applicants look for official, authoritative program details?
The synopsis directs applicants to the formal Notice Inviting Applications published in the Federal Register, stating that the Federal Register notice is the authoritative source for details such as eligibility nuances, priorities, selection criteria, performance measures, and submission requirements.
Who should applicants contact for technical problems with submission?
For technical submission issues, applicants were directed to contact Grants.gov support.
Who were the listed program contacts for questions about the grant?
The listing provided Department staff contacts for program questions, including Alex Stein and Mia Howerton.
What if someone had trouble accessing the announcement electronically?
The listing included a separate contact specifically for difficulties accessing the announcement electronically.
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