Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 033109 001
Apply for ED GRANTS 033109 001
- The Department of Education in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Territories and Freely Associated States Education Grant (TFASEG) Program CFDA 84.256A" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 84.256 Territories and Freely Associated States Education Grant Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 13, 2009 and posted on Mar 31, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 10, 2009 Applications Available April 10, 2009. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications June 10, 2009. On March 31, 2009, we published in the Federal Register (74 FR 14533) a notice inviting applications for new awards for fiscal year (FY) 2009 for the Territories and Freely Associated States Educational Grant Program. The Applications Available date (as published on pages 14533 and 14535) is corrected to April 10, 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 $4,750,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 4 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligible Applicants LEAs in American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the Republic of Palau.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Territories and Freely Associated States Education Grant (TFASEG) Program (CFDA 84.256A) is a discretionary grant competition run by the U.S. Department of Education to support projects that raise student achievement by funding direct educational services in eligible island jurisdictions. In practical terms, the program is designed to help local school systems in the U.S. territories and the Republic of Palau strengthen instruction and improve outcomes for students by investing in activities that have a clear connection to teaching, learning, and school improvement.
Eligibility is limited to local educational agencies (LEAs) located in American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the Republic of Palau. Awards are made competitively, meaning eligible LEAs must submit applications and will be selected based on the criteria set out in the official Federal Register notice. The total estimated funding listed for this competition is $4,750,000, with an expected four awards. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement identified for applicants, which generally means applicants are not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving an award.
Program activities must be consistent with the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, as amended (ESEA). The notice highlights that funded projects may align with several major ESEA titles and their typical types of allowable activities. This includes Title I activities focused on improving the academic achievement of disadvantaged students, Title II efforts related to preparing, training, and recruiting high-quality teachers and principals, Title III programming for language instruction for limited English proficient and immigrant students, Title IV initiatives often associated with improving school conditions and learning opportunities (including broader 21st century school-related supports), and Title V activities tied to promoting informed parental choice and innovative programs. Within that framework, the grant can support common district-level improvement strategies such as teacher training and professional development, curriculum development, acquiring or developing instructional materials, and broader school improvement and reform efforts, as long as the work is aimed at improving educational quality and student performance.
A core requirement of TFASEG is that projects provide "direct educational services" that help students meet challenging state academic achievement standards. The Department explains that it interprets direct educational services to include activities specifically designed to improve student achievement or the quality of education, as well as instructional services for students and training for teachers. In other words, the program is not intended for purely administrative or indirect efforts; it emphasizes services and supports that touch classroom instruction, educator capacity, and measurable student learning outcomes.
For this FY 2009 competition, the funding opportunity number is ED-GRANTS-033109-001. Key dates include a posted date of March 31, 2009, and an application deadline (deadline for transmittal) of June 10, 2009. The application availability date was corrected: while the notice inviting applications initially referenced a later availability date, the Federal Register correction specifies that applications were available April 10, 2009. The opportunity was later archived on July 10, 2009, indicating the competition window had closed.
Applications had to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov using the "Apply" function. Applicants were instructed to locate the application package by searching the CFDA number without the alpha suffix (search for 84.256 rather than 84.256A). The notice also makes clear that applications could not be submitted by emailing an electronic copy to the Department; submission had to occur through Grants.gov. For technical help with the submission system, the Grants.gov Helpdesk number listed is 1-800-518-4726.
For applicants needing access support or program guidance, the announcement provides federal contacts. Julius Cotton is listed as a Grants.gov FIND Systems Administrator (202-245-6140; julius.cotton@ed.gov) for assistance accessing the full announcement electronically. Program manager contacts include Valerie Rogers (202-260-2543; Valerie.Rogers@ed.gov) and Donna Sabis Burns (202-260-1425), both at the U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue SW, Washington, DC. As with most federal grant synopses, the notice emphasizes that the Federal Register publication is the controlling source for complete requirements, including application instructions, performance measures, priorities, and other submission details.
Territories and Freely Associated States Education Grant (TFASEG) Program (CFDA 84.256A) - FAQs
What is the TFASEG Program (CFDA 84.256A)?
The Territories and Freely Associated States Education Grant (TFASEG) Program is a discretionary grant competition run by the U.S. Department of Education to support projects that raise student achievement by funding direct educational services in eligible island jurisdictions.
What is the purpose of this grant competition?
The program is designed to help local school systems in the U.S. territories and the Republic of Palau strengthen instruction and improve outcomes for students by investing in activities clearly connected to teaching, learning, and school improvement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to local educational agencies (LEAs) located in:
- American Samoa
- Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands
- Guam
- U.S. Virgin Islands
- Republic of Palau
Is this a formula grant or a competitive grant?
This is a competitive (discretionary) grant competition. Eligible LEAs must submit applications and awards are made based on the criteria in the official Federal Register notice.
What is the estimated total funding for this competition?
The total estimated funding listed for this competition is $4,750,000.
How many awards are expected?
The opportunity indicates an expectation of four awards.
Is there a matching or cost-sharing requirement?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement is identified for applicants, meaning applicants generally are not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving an award.
What does the program mean by "direct educational services"?
A core requirement is that projects provide direct educational services that help students meet challenging state academic achievement standards. The Department interprets direct educational services to include activities specifically designed to improve student achievement or the quality of education, as well as instructional services for students and training for teachers.
Does TFASEG fund administrative or indirect activities?
The program emphasizes services and supports that touch classroom instruction, educator capacity, and measurable student learning outcomes, and is not intended for purely administrative or indirect efforts.
What laws or program frameworks must proposed activities align with?
Program activities must be consistent with the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, as amended (ESEA).
Which ESEA Titles are referenced as potential areas of alignment?
The notice highlights that funded projects may align with major ESEA titles, including:
- Title I (improving the academic achievement of disadvantaged students)
- Title II (preparing, training, and recruiting high-quality teachers and principals)
- Title III (language instruction for limited English proficient and immigrant students)
- Title IV (improving school conditions and learning opportunities, including broader school-related supports)
- Title V (promoting informed parental choice and innovative programs)
What types of activities may be supported under this grant?
Within the ESEA-consistent framework described in the notice, the grant can support district-level improvement strategies such as teacher training and professional development, curriculum development, acquiring or developing instructional materials, and broader school improvement and reform efforts, as long as the work is aimed at improving educational quality and student performance.
What is the funding opportunity number for this competition?
For the FY 2009 competition described, the funding opportunity number is ED-GRANTS-033109-001.
What are the key dates for the FY 2009 competition?
- Posted date: March 31, 2009
- Application availability date (corrected): April 10, 2009
- Application deadline (deadline for transmittal): June 10, 2009
- Archive date: July 10, 2009
What does it mean that the opportunity was archived on July 10, 2009?
The archive date indicates the competition window had closed for that posting and the opportunity was no longer active for submission.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications had to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov using the "Apply" function.
Could applicants submit an application by email?
No. The notice specifies that applications could not be submitted by emailing an electronic copy to the Department; submission had to occur through Grants.gov.
How do applicants find the application package on Grants.gov?
Applicants were instructed to locate the application package by searching the CFDA number without the alpha suffix, meaning to search for 84.256 rather than 84.256A.
Where can applicants get technical help with Grants.gov?
The listed Grants.gov Helpdesk phone number for technical support is 1-800-518-4726.
Who is the contact for help accessing the full announcement electronically?
Julius Cotton is listed as a Grants.gov FIND Systems Administrator for assistance accessing the full announcement electronically: 202-245-6140; julius.cotton@ed.gov.
Who are the program manager contacts listed in the announcement?
The notice lists the following program manager contacts at the U.S. Department of Education:
- Valerie Rogers: 202-260-2543; Valerie.Rogers@ed.gov
- Donna Sabis Burns: 202-260-1425
What is the mailing address for the program contacts?
U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue SW, Washington, DC.
Which source controls the full requirements for the competition?
The Federal Register publication is identified as the controlling source for complete requirements, including application instructions, performance measures, priorities, and other submission details.
Why does the notice mention a corrected application availability date?
The notice explains that the initial notice inviting applications referenced a later availability date, and a Federal Register correction clarified that applications were available on April 10, 2009.
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