Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 020516 001
Apply for ED GRANTS 020516 001
- The ED in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Under the Small, Rural School Achievement (SRSA) Program CFDA 84.358A" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 84.358.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 05, 2016 and posted on Feb 05, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 02, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
The Under the Small, Rural School Achievement (SRSA) Program (CFDA 84.358A) is a U.S. Department of Education grant opportunity designed to support eligible rural local educational agencies (LEAs) through formula-based funding rather than a competitive selection process. The core purpose of SRSA is to help rural school districts address challenges that are often more acute in small and geographically isolated communities, such as limited staffing capacity, difficulty offering a broad range of courses and student services, higher transportation burdens, and reduced access to specialized programs. This particular notice mainly serves an administrative function: it sets the application submission deadline for the fiscal year (FY) 2016 SRSA grant cycle.
The opportunity is listed under Funding Opportunity Number ED GRANTS 020516 001 and is categorized as an “Other” opportunity, using a standard grant funding instrument, with the activity area identified as Education. The posting and creation dates are both February 5, 2016, and the application deadline for FY 2016 is May 2, 2016 (shown as both the original and current closing date, indicating no deadline extension at the time of posting). While the listing does not provide an award ceiling or the expected number of awards, that omission is consistent with formula grants where allocations depend on statutory formulas and eligibility rather than a fixed number of competitively selected recipients.
Eligibility is described broadly as “Others,” with a note that applicants should consult the “Additional Information on Eligibility” section in the full notice for precise qualifications. In practice, SRSA is aimed at qualifying rural LEAs, meaning districts that meet specific federal definitions tied to rural status and small enrollment or low population density. The overall intent is to provide flexible, targeted federal support so rural districts can better meet local needs and improve educational opportunities for students in communities that may not have the scale or resources available to larger or suburban systems.
Small, Rural School Achievement (SRSA) Program (CFDA 84.358A) - FAQs
What is the SRSA Program (CFDA 84.358A)?
The Small, Rural School Achievement (SRSA) Program (CFDA 84.358A) is a U.S. Department of Education grant opportunity intended to support eligible rural local educational agencies (LEAs). It is designed to help rural school districts address challenges that can be more pronounced in small and geographically isolated communities.
Is SRSA a competitive grant?
No. Based on the notice, SRSA is formula-based funding rather than a competitive selection process. That generally means awards are determined by eligibility and statutory formulas, not by ranking applications against one another.
What is the main purpose of this specific notice?
This particular notice mainly serves an administrative purpose: it sets the application submission deadline for the FY 2016 SRSA grant cycle.
What funding opportunity number is associated with this SRSA notice?
The listing is under Funding Opportunity Number ED GRANTS 020516 001.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of Education.
What type of opportunity is it categorized as?
The opportunity is categorized as an "Other" opportunity and uses a standard grant funding instrument.
What is the activity area for this opportunity?
The activity area identified in the listing is Education.
When was this opportunity posted?
The posting date is February 5, 2016, and the creation date is also February 5, 2016.
What is the application deadline for FY 2016 SRSA?
The application deadline for the FY 2016 SRSA grant cycle is May 2, 2016.
Was the application deadline extended?
Not according to the information provided. The deadline is shown as both the original and current closing date, which indicates no extension at the time of posting.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described broadly as "Others," with a note directing applicants to consult the "Additional Information on Eligibility" section in the full notice for precise qualifications. In practice, SRSA is aimed at qualifying rural LEAs that meet specific federal definitions tied to rural status and small enrollment or low population density.
What kinds of challenges is SRSA intended to help rural districts address?
SRSA is intended to help rural school districts address issues that are often more acute in small and geographically isolated communities, including limited staffing capacity, difficulty offering a broad range of courses and student services, higher transportation burdens, and reduced access to specialized programs.
Does the listing provide an award ceiling?
No. The listing does not provide an award ceiling.
Does the listing state the expected number of awards?
No. The listing does not state an expected number of awards.
Why might award amounts and number of awards be omitted in this notice?
The omission is consistent with formula grants, where allocations depend on statutory formulas and eligibility rather than a fixed number of competitively selected recipients or a single maximum award amount.
What is the overall intent of SRSA funding?
The overall intent is to provide flexible, targeted federal support so rural districts can better meet local needs and improve educational opportunities for students in communities that may not have the scale or resources available to larger or suburban systems.
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