Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 111308 004
Apply for ED GRANTS 111308 004
- The Department of Education in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Transition to Teaching Grant Program National/Regional Projects CFDA 84.350C" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 84.350 Transition to Teaching.
- This funding opportunity was created on Nov 13, 2008 and posted on Nov 13, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 21, 2009 Applications Available November 13, 2008. Deadline for Notice of Intent to Apply December 15, 2008. Notice of Intent to Apply December 15, 2008. 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 Thelma Leenhouts at transitiontoteaching@ed.gov. Applicants that fail to provide this e mail notification may still apply for funding. Date of Pre Application Meeting December 4, 2008. Date of Pre Application Meeting December 4, 2008, from 200 p.m. to 400 p.m. in the LBJ Auditorium at the U.S. Department of Education headquarters, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW., in Washington, DC. 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 section in the Notice Inviting Applications if you have any questions about the details of the pre application meeting. Individuals interested in attending this pre application meeting are encouraged to pre register by e mailing their name, organization, and contact information to transitiontoteaching@ed.gov. There is no registration fee for this pre application meeting. We encourage attendance from those who will be responsible for submitting the application or otherwise providing technical support for submitting the application electronically using the Grants.gov Apply site. Assistance to Individuals With Disabilities at the Pre Application Meeting The meeting site is accessible to individuals with disabilities, and a sign language interpreter will be available. If you will need an auxiliary aid or service other than a sign language interpreter in order to participate in the meeting (e.g., other interpreting service such as oral, cued speech, or tactile interpreter assistive listening device or materials in alternate format), notify the contact person listed in this notice at least two weeks before the scheduled meeting date. Although we will attempt to meet a request we receive after this date, we may not be able to make available the requested auxiliary aid or service because of insufficient time to arrange it. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications January 21, 2009.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 3 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligible Applicants A State educational agency (SEA) a high need LEA a for profit or nonprofit organization that has a proven record of effectively recruiting and retaining highly qualified teachers, in partnership with a high need LEA or an SEA an IHE in partnership with a high need LEA or an SEA a regional consortium of SEAs or a consortium of high need LEAs. Each application must identify participating LEAs that meet the definition of high need LEA in section 2102(3) of the ESEA. Note Section 2102(3) of the ESEA defines a high need LEA as an LEA (a) That serves not fewer than 10,000 children from families with incomes below the poverty line (as that term is defined in section 9101(33) of the ESEA), or for which not less than 20 percent of the children served by the LEA are from families with incomes below the poverty line and (b) For which there is (1) a high percentage of teachers not teaching in the academic subjects or grade levels that the teachers were trained to teach, or (2) a high percentage of teachers with emergency, provisional, or temporary certification or licensing. The NFP describes how applicants must demonstrate that a participating LEA meets this statutory definition of high need LEA (69 FR 24002, 24006). Pursuant to the NFP, we provide the following supplementary information regarding the data an applicant uses to demonstrate eligibility as a high need LEA under this competition As described in the NFP, absent a showing of alternative LEA data that reliably show the number of children from families with incomes below the poverty line that are served by the LEA, the eligibility of an LEA as a high need LEA under component (a) of the definition must be determined on the basis of the most recent U.S. Census Bureau data. The most recent U.S. Census Bureau data can be found in the charts on the Internet at http://www.census.gov/hhes/www/saipe/district.html. The Department examines the eligibility of any LEA not listed on these charts on a case by case basis.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Transition to Teaching Grant Program National/Regional Projects (CFDA 84.350C) is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Education designed to help address teacher shortages and improve teacher quality in high-need schools. The program focuses on two closely related goals: first, supporting the development or expansion of alternative routes that lead to full state teacher certification; and second, recruiting and retaining highly qualified individuals who are not traditionally prepared as teachers. The target recruitment pools specifically include mid-career professionals switching into teaching, recent college graduates who did not major in education, and highly qualified paraprofessionals who can transition into certified teaching roles. The overall intent is to strengthen staffing in high-need schools operated by high-need local educational agencies (LEAs), including charter schools when they qualify and operate as high-need LEAs.
This particular competition is identified in the federal grants system under Funding Opportunity Number ED-GRANTS-111308-004, titled "Transition to Teaching Grant Program National/Regional Projects CFDA 84.350C." It was posted on November 13, 2008, with applications made available the same day, and it anticipated making about three awards. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement stated for this opportunity, which means applicants are not required to contribute a specific non-federal match as a condition of receiving funds.
Eligibility is structured around both who can apply and who must be involved in the project. Eligible applicants include State educational agencies (SEAs); high-need LEAs; for-profit or nonprofit organizations that can show a proven record of effectively recruiting and retaining highly qualified teachers (but they must apply in partnership with a high-need LEA or an SEA); institutions of higher education (IHEs) when partnered with a high-need LEA or an SEA; and consortia arrangements, including regional consortia of SEAs or consortia of high-need LEAs. A key requirement is that every application must identify participating LEAs that meet the statutory definition of a "high-need LEA" under section 2102(3) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). That definition has two main parts: (a) the LEA must either serve at least 10,000 children from families below the poverty line or serve a student population where at least 20 percent are from families below the poverty line; and (b) the LEA must also have either a high percentage of teachers teaching outside their subject/grade-level preparation or a high percentage of teachers working under emergency, provisional, or temporary certification or licensure. The synopsis also notes that, unless an applicant can provide reliable alternative LEA poverty data, eligibility under the poverty component is generally determined using the most recent U.S. Census Bureau data (with a cited reference to the Census SAIPE district data tables), and LEAs not listed may be reviewed case-by-case by the Department.
The submission process is electronic-only through Grants.gov. Applicants are expected to download the application package, complete it offline, and upload it back to Grants.gov for submission; emailing an application directly to the Department is not allowed. When searching in Grants.gov, applicants are instructed to search using "84.350" (without the letter suffix), even though the competition includes multiple related CFDA suffixes (84.350A, 84.350B, and 84.350C). The grants.gov helpdesk contact information is included for technical support, reflecting that successful electronic submission is a central requirement of the competition.
The timeline in the synopsis highlights a few major dates tied to applicant planning. While the final deadline for transmittal of applications was January 21, 2009, the Department strongly encouraged prospective applicants to submit a brief email notice of intent to apply by December 15, 2008. This notice of intent was not mandatory, but it was requested to help the Department plan a more efficient application review process. The notice of intent email was to be sent to Thelma Leenhouts at transitiontoteaching@ed.gov and only needed to state the applicant planned to apply, not describe the proposed project. The Department also scheduled a pre-application meeting on December 4, 2008, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the LBJ Auditorium at the Department of Education headquarters in Washington, DC. Attendees were encouraged (not required) to pre-register by emailing their name, organization, and contact details to the same transitiontoteaching@ed.gov address, and there was no registration fee. The meeting location was described as metro-accessible, and the Department outlined accessibility supports, including the availability of a sign language interpreter and instructions for requesting additional auxiliary aids or services at least two weeks in advance.
For official requirements, the synopsis repeatedly points applicants back to the Federal Register notice as the controlling source for details such as application requirements, submission instructions, performance measures, priorities, and program contact information. It also provides agency and contact information for support, including a Grants.gov system administrator contact for access issues and a list of program managers within the Department of Education who could be reached by phone. Overall, the opportunity is geared toward building scalable, partnership-driven teacher pipeline strategies, with an emphasis on alternative certification pathways and staffing stability in high-poverty, hard-to-staff school systems.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Transition to Teaching Grant Program National/Regional Projects (CFDA 84.350C)?
It is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Education intended to help address teacher shortages and improve teacher quality in high-need schools. The competition described is the National/Regional Projects category under CFDA 84.350C.
What are the main goals of this grant program?
The program focuses on two closely related goals: (1) supporting the development or expansion of alternative routes that lead to full state teacher certification, and (2) recruiting and retaining highly qualified individuals who are not traditionally prepared as teachers.
Who is the program trying to recruit into teaching?
The target recruitment pools listed are mid-career professionals switching into teaching, recent college graduates who did not major in education, and highly qualified paraprofessionals who can transition into certified teaching roles.
What types of schools and school systems are intended to benefit?
The overall intent is to strengthen staffing in high-need schools operated by high-need local educational agencies (LEAs). The synopsis also notes charter schools may be included when they qualify and operate as high-need LEAs.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number and official title for this competition?
The competition is identified as Funding Opportunity Number ED-GRANTS-111308-004, titled "Transition to Teaching Grant Program National/Regional Projects CFDA 84.350C."
When was this opportunity posted and when were applications available?
It was posted on November 13, 2008, and applications were made available the same day.
How many awards were expected to be made?
The synopsis anticipated making about three awards.
Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement is stated in the synopsis, meaning applicants are not required to contribute a specific non-federal match as a condition of receiving funds.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include: State educational agencies (SEAs); high-need LEAs; for-profit or nonprofit organizations with a proven record of effectively recruiting and retaining highly qualified teachers (when applying in partnership with a high-need LEA or an SEA); institutions of higher education (IHEs) (when partnered with a high-need LEA or an SEA); and consortia, including regional consortia of SEAs or consortia of high-need LEAs.
Are partnerships required for all applicants?
Partnership requirements apply to certain applicant types. For-profit or nonprofit organizations must apply in partnership with a high-need LEA or an SEA. Institutions of higher education must also be partnered with a high-need LEA or an SEA. The synopsis also emphasizes that every application must identify participating LEAs that meet the statutory definition of a high-need LEA.
What is required regarding participating LEAs?
Every application must identify participating LEAs that meet the statutory definition of a "high-need LEA" under section 2102(3) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA).
How is a "high-need LEA" defined for this opportunity?
The definition has two main parts. First, the LEA must either serve at least 10,000 children from families below the poverty line or serve a student population where at least 20 percent are from families below the poverty line. Second, the LEA must also have either a high percentage of teachers teaching outside their subject/grade-level preparation or a high percentage of teachers working under emergency, provisional, or temporary certification or licensure.
What data source is generally used to determine the poverty component of high-need LEA eligibility?
Unless an applicant can provide reliable alternative LEA poverty data, eligibility under the poverty component is generally determined using the most recent U.S. Census Bureau data referenced in the synopsis (Census SAIPE district data tables).
What if an LEA is not listed in the referenced Census poverty tables?
The synopsis indicates LEAs not listed may be reviewed case-by-case by the Department.
How must applications be submitted?
Submission is electronic-only through Grants.gov. Applicants are expected to download the application package, complete it offline, and upload it back to Grants.gov. Emailing an application directly to the Department is not allowed.
How should applicants search for this opportunity in Grants.gov?
Applicants are instructed to search using "84.350" (without the letter suffix), even though multiple related CFDA suffixes are referenced (84.350A, 84.350B, and 84.350C).
What was the application deadline for transmittal?
The final deadline for transmittal of applications was January 21, 2009.
Was a notice of intent to apply required?
No. The Department strongly encouraged prospective applicants to submit a brief email notice of intent to apply, but it was not mandatory.
When was the notice of intent to apply requested, and what did it need to include?
The requested date was December 15, 2008. The notice only needed to state that the applicant planned to apply; it did not need to describe the proposed project.
Where was the notice of intent (and related emails) sent?
The synopsis directs applicants to email Thelma Leenhouts at transitiontoteaching@ed.gov.
Was there a pre-application meeting, and when and where was it held?
Yes. The Department scheduled a pre-application meeting on December 4, 2008, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., in the LBJ Auditorium at the Department of Education headquarters in Washington, DC.
Did the pre-application meeting require registration or a fee?
Pre-registration was encouraged but not required. There was no registration fee.
How did attendees pre-register for the pre-application meeting?
Attendees were asked to email their name, organization, and contact details to transitiontoteaching@ed.gov.
Were accessibility accommodations mentioned for the pre-application meeting?
Yes. The synopsis states a sign language interpreter would be available and provides instructions for requesting additional auxiliary aids or services at least two weeks in advance.
What should applicants rely on for the official and controlling requirements of the competition?
The synopsis repeatedly points applicants to the Federal Register notice as the controlling source for details such as application requirements, submission instructions, performance measures, priorities, and program contact information.
Where can applicants get technical help with Grants.gov submission issues?
The synopsis includes Grants.gov helpdesk contact information and references a Grants.gov system administrator contact for access issues, reflecting that successful electronic submission is a central requirement.
What types of strategies does the opportunity emphasize?
Based on the synopsis, the opportunity is geared toward scalable, partnership-driven teacher pipeline strategies, emphasizing alternative certification pathways and staffing stability in high-poverty, hard-to-staff school systems.
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