Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 061215 001
Apply for ED GRANTS 061215 001
- The Department of Education in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "The Office of Innovation and Improvement (OII) Charter Schools Program (CSP) Grants for Replication and Expansion of High Quality Charter Schools CFDA Number 84.282M" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 84.282 Charter Schools.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 12, 2015 and posted on Jun 12, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 15, 2015 Applications Available June 12, 2015. Date of Pre Application Meeting June 16, 2015, 200 p.m. to 330 p.m., Washington, DC, time. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications July 15, 2015.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $40,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 19 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligible Applicants Non profit charter management organizations (as defined in this notice) and other entities that are not for profit entities. Eligible applicants may also apply as a group or consortium.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Office of Innovation and Improvement (OII) Charter Schools Program (CSP) Grants for Replication and Expansion of High Quality Charter Schools (CFDA 84.282M) is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Education aimed at growing the number of strong, proven charter schools across the country. The program’s core intent is to expand access to high quality charter school options for students while also strengthening the field’s overall knowledge of what works in the charter model. In practice, this competition is geared toward helping successful charter operators replicate existing high performing schools and expand effective school models, while also supporting planning, program design, early implementation activities, and evaluation of charter school impacts.
The stated purpose of the broader CSP is twofold: to increase national understanding of charter schools as a model, and to increase the availability of high quality charter schools for students nationwide. The opportunity description emphasizes that federal funds can support planning and design work as well as the initial stages of implementation, and it highlights evaluation as an important component, including examining effects on students and student academic achievement, as well as impacts on staff and parents. In other words, the program is not only about opening or growing schools, but also about producing credible information on outcomes and operational effects that can inform policy and practice.
Funding for this competition was estimated at $40,000,000 total, with an expected 19 awards. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement listed, which generally means applicants are not required to contribute a set percentage of non-federal funds to be eligible, though applicants often still describe leveraged resources in competitive proposals. The funding activity category is Education, and the instrument type is a grant.
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit charter management organizations (as defined in the official notice) and other entities that are not-for-profit. The notice also allows eligible applicants to apply as a group or consortium, which can matter for networks of schools or organizations coordinating replication or expansion across multiple sites. Because the synopsis repeatedly notes that the Federal Register notice controls, the exact definitions of “nonprofit charter management organization,” “high quality,” and other key terms, along with any additional eligibility conditions, priorities, or required assurances, would need to be taken from the published application notice.
Applications had to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov, and applicants were instructed to locate the application package by searching the CFDA number without the letter suffix (search “84.282” rather than “84.282M”). The posting date was June 12, 2015, with applications available the same day. A pre-application meeting was scheduled for June 16, 2015 in Washington, DC (2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.), and the deadline for transmittal of applications was July 15, 2015. The opportunity was later archived on August 14, 2015, reflecting that this specific competition cycle has closed.
For support and official guidance, the synopsis points applicants to Grants.gov help resources (Helpdesk phone 1-800-518-4726 and email support@grants.gov). It also provides agency contacts for program and access questions: Joyce Mays (Management Analyst, 202-245-6122, joyce.mays@ed.gov) and Brian Martin (Program Manager, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue SW, room 4W224, Washington, DC 20202, phone 202-205-9085). The synopsis repeatedly stresses that it is only a summary and that the authoritative requirements, definitions, and selection criteria are contained in the official Federal Register application notice.
FAQs: OII Charter Schools Program (CSP) Grants for Replication and Expansion of High Quality Charter Schools (CFDA 84.282M)
What is this grant opportunity?
This is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Innovation and Improvement (OII), under the Charter Schools Program (CSP). It is titled "Grants for Replication and Expansion of High Quality Charter Schools" and is associated with CFDA 84.282M.
What is the main goal of the program?
The core intent is to grow the number of strong, proven charter schools nationwide by helping successful charter operators replicate high-performing schools and expand effective models. The program also aims to strengthen the field's overall knowledge of what works in the charter school model.
What are the stated purposes of the broader CSP program?
The broader CSP is described as having two main purposes: (1) increasing national understanding of charter schools as a model, and (2) increasing the availability of high quality charter schools for students across the country.
What types of activities can federal funds support under this opportunity?
The description highlights support for planning and design work, early implementation activities, and evaluation of charter school impacts. In other words, it is not only about opening or growing schools, but also about producing credible information on outcomes and operational effects.
Is evaluation required or emphasized?
Evaluation is emphasized as an important component. The opportunity description specifically mentions examining effects on students and student academic achievement, as well as impacts on staff and parents.
Is this competition focused on new charter startups or on replication/expansion?
Based on the description provided, this competition is geared toward replication of existing high-performing schools and expansion of effective school models, along with related planning, design, early implementation, and evaluation activities.
What is the total estimated funding and expected number of awards?
The estimated total funding amount was $40,000,000, and the competition expected to make 19 awards.
Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is listed. That generally means applicants were not required to contribute a set percentage of non-federal funds to be eligible, although applicants often still describe leveraged resources in competitive proposals.
What is the funding activity category and the award instrument type?
The funding activity category is Education, and the instrument type is a grant.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit charter management organizations (as defined in the official notice) and other entities that are not-for-profit.
Can multiple organizations apply together?
Yes. The notice allows eligible applicants to apply as a group or consortium, which may be relevant for networks of schools or organizations coordinating replication or expansion across multiple sites.
Where are the official definitions and requirements found?
The synopsis states that it is only a summary and that the authoritative requirements, definitions, and selection criteria are contained in the official Federal Register application notice. Key terms such as "nonprofit charter management organization" and "high quality," plus any eligibility conditions, priorities, or required assurances, would need to be taken from that official notice.
How were applications submitted?
Applications had to be submitted electronically 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 letter suffix. That means searching for "84.282" rather than "84.282M."
What were the key dates for this competition cycle?
The posting date was June 12, 2015, and applications were available the same day. A pre-application meeting was scheduled for June 16, 2015. The deadline for transmittal of applications was July 15, 2015. The opportunity was later archived on August 14, 2015, indicating this specific competition cycle has closed.
Was there a pre-application meeting?
Yes. A pre-application meeting was scheduled for June 16, 2015 in Washington, DC from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The listing notes the opportunity was archived on August 14, 2015, which reflects that this specific competition cycle has closed.
Where can applicants get technical help with Grants.gov?
The synopsis points to Grants.gov help resources, including the Helpdesk phone number 1-800-518-4726 and email support@grants.gov.
Who are the agency contacts for program or access questions?
The synopsis lists Joyce Mays (Management Analyst, 202-245-6122, joyce.mays@ed.gov) and Brian Martin (Program Manager, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue SW, room 4W224, Washington, DC 20202, phone 202-205-9085).
What should applicants rely on if there is a conflict between the synopsis and the official notice?
The synopsis repeatedly stresses that the Federal Register application notice controls. If there is any discrepancy, applicants should follow the official notice as the authoritative source for requirements, definitions, and selection criteria.
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