Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 051408 001
Apply for ED GRANTS 051408 001
- The Department of Education in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Training and Advisory Services Program Equity Assistance Centers (EACs) CFDA 84.004D" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 84.004 Civil Rights Training and Advisory Services.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 14, 2008 and posted on May 14, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 30, 2008 Applications Available May 14, 2008. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications June 30, 2008.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $6,970,736.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $800,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 10 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Private institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
- Eligible Applicants (a) A public agency (other than a State educational agency or a school board) or a private, non profit organization.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Training and Advisory Services Program, Equity Assistance Centers (EACs) grant opportunity (CFDA 84.004D) is a U.S. Department of Education discretionary grant program, authorized under Title IV of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000c through 2000c-5) and its implementing regulations at 34 CFR parts 270 and 272. The central purpose is to fund, through cooperative agreements, a network of 10 regional Equity Assistance Centers that deliver technical assistance and training to public education decision-makers. In practical terms, these centers are meant to help school boards and other responsible governmental agencies build, adopt, and carry out equity-oriented plans for public schools, including desegregation efforts tied to race, sex, and national origin, and to help agencies address specialized educational challenges that can arise in the context of desegregation and equity work.
The program is structured around providing help "at the request" of school boards and other governmental entities, meaning the EACs function as on-call regional resource hubs rather than direct service providers to students. Their work focuses on technical assistance and capacity building: advising on policy and planning, offering training and guidance on implementation, and helping agencies develop effective approaches for resolving issues linked to desegregation and equity. While the notice uses the historical term "desegregation," it clarifies that, in this context, desegregation planning is framed broadly as equity planning, including protections and considerations connected to race, sex, and national origin.
The funding profile listed in the announcement indicates an expectation of 10 awards with an estimated total funding amount of $6,970,736 and an award ceiling of $800,000 per award. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement identified for applicants, which means the grant does not require the applicant to provide matching funds as a condition of the award (though applicants typically still need to present a realistic, well-justified budget and may propose leveraging other resources as part of their project design).
Eligibility is described in a somewhat layered way across the fields provided. The announcement highlights that eligible applicants include certain institutions of higher education (public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, and private institutions of higher education are listed), as well as "others" as clarified in the eligibility text. The specific eligibility statement provided says applicants may be (a) a public agency (other than a State educational agency or a school board) or (b) a private, nonprofit organization. Because these fields can sometimes reflect how the listing was categorized rather than the full legal eligibility criteria, the notice repeatedly emphasizes that applicants should rely on the official Federal Register application notice for the definitive rules and any detailed conditions or definitions.
The application and submission process is fully electronic through Grants.gov. Applicants must locate and download the application package via the CFDA number search, with a specific warning not to include the alpha suffix when searching (in other words, search "84.004" rather than "84.004D"). Applications are prepared offline and then uploaded and submitted through Grants.gov; the announcement explicitly notes that applicants may not submit an application by emailing it to the Department. For technical issues with Grants.gov, the listing provides the Grants.gov Helpdesk contact information (1-800-518-4726 and support@grants.gov), which is typically important because submission problems near the deadline can affect whether an application is considered timely.
The timeline shown reflects an FY 2008 competition. The opportunity was posted and applications were made available on May 14, 2008, with a deadline for transmittal of applications of June 30, 2008. An archive date of July 30, 2008 is also included, indicating the listing was later archived after the competition closed. The opportunity number is ED-GRANTS-051408-001, and the funding instrument type is a grant, categorized under education.
For official guidance, the listing points applicants to the Federal Register notice inviting applications for new awards for FY 2008, which is where one would find the authoritative requirements such as priorities, performance measures, application formatting rules, selection criteria, and any pre-application steps. The listing also provides points of contact: Julius Cotton is listed as a Grants.gov/FIND system administrator contact for access issues, and Sandra H. Brown is listed as the program manager at the U.S. Department of Education, including phone and email contact information.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Equity Assistance Centers (EACs) grant opportunity?
This opportunity is the Training and Advisory Services Program, Equity Assistance Centers (EACs) discretionary grant (CFDA 84.004D) offered by the U.S. Department of Education. It funds a network of regional centers that provide technical assistance and training related to equity planning and desegregation-related issues in public education.
What is the main purpose of the EACs program?
The central purpose is to fund (through cooperative agreements) 10 regional Equity Assistance Centers that deliver technical assistance and training to public education decision-makers. In practice, the centers help school boards and other responsible governmental agencies build, adopt, and carry out equity-oriented plans for public schools, including desegregation efforts connected to race, sex, and national origin, and to address specialized educational challenges that can arise in that context.
How does the program describe "desegregation" in this context?
Although the notice uses the historical term "desegregation," it clarifies that desegregation planning is framed broadly as equity planning, including protections and considerations connected to race, sex, and national origin.
Who do the Equity Assistance Centers serve?
The centers serve public education decision-makers, specifically school boards and other responsible governmental agencies. The program is designed to support these entities with planning, policy, and implementation guidance related to equity and desegregation issues.
Are EACs direct service providers to students?
No. The EACs function as regional resource hubs that provide technical assistance and training to education agencies and decision-makers. Their work focuses on capacity building rather than direct student services.
Is technical assistance provided automatically, or only when requested?
The program is structured around providing assistance "at the request" of school boards and other governmental entities. This means the centers operate as on-call regional resources rather than pushing services to schools without a request.
What types of support do Equity Assistance Centers provide?
The work described centers on technical assistance and capacity building, including advising on policy and planning, offering training and guidance on implementation, and helping agencies develop effective approaches for resolving issues linked to desegregation and equity.
What is the authority and legal basis for this grant program?
The program is authorized under Title IV of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000c through 2000c-5) and its implementing regulations at 34 CFR parts 270 and 272.
How many awards are expected under this competition?
The funding profile indicates an expectation of 10 awards.
What is the estimated total funding amount for the competition?
The listing includes an estimated total funding amount of $6,970,736.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling listed is $800,000 per award.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement is identified in the information provided. The listing indicates the grant does not require applicants to provide matching funds as a condition of award, although applicants still typically need to submit a realistic, well-justified budget.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described in layered fields, including references to institutions of higher education (public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education) and "others." The specific eligibility statement provided says applicants may be (a) a public agency (other than a State educational agency or a school board) or (b) a private, nonprofit organization. The notice emphasizes relying on the official Federal Register application notice for definitive eligibility rules, conditions, and definitions.
Can a State educational agency (SEA) apply?
Based on the specific eligibility statement provided, a State educational agency is excluded from the "public agency" category eligible to apply (the statement says a public agency other than a State educational agency or a school board). Applicants should confirm details in the official Federal Register notice.
Can a school board apply as the applicant organization?
Based on the specific eligibility statement provided, a school board is excluded from the "public agency" category eligible to apply (the statement says a public agency other than a State educational agency or a school board). The centers are described as providing assistance to school boards and other agencies "at the request" of those entities. Applicants should confirm details in the official Federal Register notice.
Where should applicants look for the official requirements and rules?
The listing points applicants to the official Federal Register notice inviting applications for new awards for FY 2008. That notice is described as the authoritative source for requirements such as priorities, performance measures, application formatting rules, selection criteria, and any pre-application steps.
How must applications be submitted?
Applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov. The announcement notes that applicants prepare the application offline and then upload and submit it via Grants.gov.
Can an application be submitted by email?
No. The listing explicitly states that applicants may not submit an application by emailing it to the Department.
How do I find the application package on Grants.gov?
Applicants are instructed to locate and download the application package via a CFDA number search. The notice provides a specific warning not to include the alpha suffix when searching, meaning applicants should search for "84.004" rather than "84.004D."
What should I do if I have technical issues with Grants.gov?
For technical issues, the listing provides the Grants.gov Helpdesk contact information: 1-800-518-4726 and support@grants.gov. This is important because submission problems near the deadline can affect whether an application is considered timely.
What are the key dates for this opportunity?
The timeline shown reflects an FY 2008 competition: the opportunity was posted and applications were made available on May 14, 2008; the deadline for transmittal of applications was June 30, 2008; and an archive date of July 30, 2008 is included, indicating the listing was later archived after the competition closed.
What is the opportunity number for this listing?
The opportunity number provided is ED-GRANTS-051408-001.
What is the funding instrument type?
The funding instrument type is listed as a grant, and it is categorized under education.
Who are the contacts listed for this opportunity?
The listing provides two points of contact: Julius Cotton is listed as a Grants.gov/FIND system administrator contact for access issues, and Sandra H. Brown is listed as the program manager at the U.S. Department of Education, with phone and email contact information included in the listing.
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