Federal Education Grants
Below are excerpts from the "notice inviting applications" for each grant
opportunity. For more complete information, please see the full notice inviting
applications in the Federal Register. We try to ensure that the web version
and the Federal Register notice are the same; however, the Federal Register
notice should be consulted for complete and authoritative information.
For application packages and other information related to ED funding
opportunities, please see:
http://www.ed.gov/fund/landing.jhtml.
Indian Education-Professional Development Grants Program
Purpose of Program: The purposes of the Indian Education Professional Development Grants program are to (1) increase the number of qualified Indian individuals in professions that serve Indians; (2) provide training to qualified Indian individuals to become teachers, administrators, teacher aides, social workers, and ancillary educational personnel; and (3) improve the skills of qualified Indian individuals who serve in the education field. Activities may include, but are not limited to, continuing education programs, symposia, workshops, conferences, and direct financial support.
Eligible Applicants: Eligible applicants for this program are institutions of higher education, including Indian institutions of higher education; State educational agencies (SEAs) or LEAs in consortium with an institution of higher education; Indian tribes or organizations in consortium with an institution of higher education; and Department of the Interior/Bureau of Indian Education-funded schools in consortium with an institution of higher education. LEAs include charter schools that are considered LEAs under State law.
Applications Available: February 7, 2012.
Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: March 8, 2012.
Deadline for Intergovernmental Review: May 7, 2012.
For more information: https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2012/02/07/2012-2768/applications-for-new-awards-indian-education-professional-development-grants-program
Developing Hispanic-Serving Institutions Program
Purpose of Program: The HSI Program provides grants to assist HSIs to expand educational opportunities for, and improve the academic attainment of, Hispanic students. The HSI Program grants also enable HSIs to expand and enhance their academic offerings, program quality, and institutional stability.
Eligible Applicants: IHEs that qualify as eligible HSIs are eligible to apply for new Individual Development Grants and Cooperative Arrangement Development Grants under the HSI program.
Applications Available: February 14, 2012.
Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: March 15, 2012.
Deadline for Intergovernmental Review: May 14, 2012.
For more information: https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2012/02/14/2012-3421/applications-for-new-awards-developing-hispanic-serving-institutions-program
National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research-Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects and Centers Program, etc.
Purpose of Program: The purpose of the Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects and Centers Program is to plan and conduct research, demonstration projects, training, and related activities, including international activities, to develop methods, procedures, and rehabilitation technology, that maximize the full inclusion and integration into society, employment, independent living, family support, and economic and social self-sufficiency of individuals with disabilities, especially individuals with the most severe disabilities, and to improve the effectiveness of services authorized under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (Rehabilitation Act).
Eligible Applicants: States; public or private agencies, including for-profit agencies; public or private organizations, including for-profit organizations; institutions of higher education; and Indian tribes and tribal organizations.
Applications Available: February 14, 2012.
Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: April 16, 2012.
For more information: https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2012/02/14/2012-3414/applications-for-new-awards-national-institute-on-disability-and-rehabilitation-research-disability
Advanced Placement (AP) Test Fee Program
Purpose of Program: The AP Test Fee program awards grants to eligible State educational agencies (SEAs) to enable them to pay all or a portion of advanced placement test fees on behalf of eligible low-income students who (1) are enrolled in an advanced placement course and (2) plan to take an advanced placement exam. The program is designed to increase the number of low-income students who take advanced placement tests and receive scores for which college academic credit is awarded.
Eligible Applicants: SEAs in any State, including the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and the freely associated states of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, and the Republic of Palau (subject to continued eligibility).
Applications Available: February 15, 2012.
Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: April 6, 2012.
For more information: https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2012/02/15/2012-3560/application-for-new-awards-advanced-placement-ap-test-fee-program
Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects and Centers Program-Advanced Rehabilitation Research Training (ARRT) Projects
Purpose of Program: The purpose of this program is to provide advanced research training and experience to individuals with doctorates, or similar advanced degrees, who have clinical or other relevant experience. ARRT projects train rehabilitation researchers, including researchers with disabilities, with particular attention to research areas that support the implementation and objectives of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (Act), and that improve the effectiveness of services authorized under the Act.
Eligible Applicants: Institutions of higher education.
Applications Available: December 30, 2011.
Date of Pre-Application Meeting: January 20, 2012.
Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: February 28, 2012.
For more information: www.federalregister.gov/articles/2011/12/30/2011-33607/applications-for-new-awards-disability-and-rehabilitation-research-projects-and-centers
Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects and Centers Program-Field Initiated Projects Program
Purpose of Program: The purpose of the Field Initiated (FI) Projects program is to develop methods, procedures, and rehabilitation technology that maximize the full inclusion and integration into society, employment, independent living, family support, and economic and social self-sufficiency of individuals with disabilities, especially individuals with the most severe disabilities. Another purpose of the FI Projects program is to improve the effectiveness of services authorized under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.
Eligible Applicants: States; public or private agencies, including for-profit agencies; public or private organizations, including for-profit organizations; IHEs; and Indian tribes and tribal organizations.
Applications Available: January 5, 2012.
Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: March 5, 2012.
For more information: http://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2012/01/05/2011-33807/applications-for-new-awards-disability-and-rehabilitation-research-projects-and-centers
Upward Bound Program (Regular Upward Bound (UB))
Purpose of Program: The Upward Bound (UB) Program is one of the seven programs known as the Federal TRIO Programs. The UB Program is a discretionary grant program that supports projects designed to provide the skills and motivation necessary to complete a program of secondary education and to enter and succeed in a program of postsecondary education. There are three types of grants under the UB Program: Regular UB grants; Veterans UB grants; and UB Math and Science grants. This notice only announces deadlines and other information for regular UB grants.
Eligible Applicants: Institutions of higher education; public and private agencies and organizations, including community-based organizations with experience in serving disadvantaged youth; combinations of these institutions, agencies, and organizations; and secondary schools.
Applications Available: December 19, 2011.
Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: January 30, 2012.
Deadline for Intergovernmental Review: March 30, 2012.
For more information: http://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2011/12/19/2011-32452/applications-for-new-awards-upward-bound-program-regular-upward-bound-ub
Indian Education Formula Grants to Local Educational Agencies
Purpose of Program: The Indian Education Formula Grants to Local Educational Agencies program provides grants to support local educational agencies (LEAs) and other eligible entities described in this notice in their efforts to reform and improve elementary and secondary school programs that serve Indian students. The Department funds comprehensive programs that address the language and cultural needs of Indian students, including professional development for teachers of Indian students, and that are designed to help Indian students meet the same State academic content and student academic achievement standards used for all students.
Eligible Applicants: Certain LEAs, including charter schools authorized as LEAs under State law, as prescribed by section 7112(b) of the ESEA, certain schools funded by the Bureau of Indian Education of the U.S. Department of the Interior, as prescribed by section 7113(d) of the ESEA, and Indian tribes under certain conditions, as prescribed by section 7112(c) of the ESEA.
Part I of the Formula Grant Electronic Application System for Indian Education (EASIE) Applications Available: January 9, 2012.
Deadline for Transmittal of Part I Applications: February 10, 2012, 11:59:59 p.m., Washington, DC time.
Part II of the Formula Grant EASIE Applications Available: April 2, 2012.
Deadline for Transmittal of Part II Applications: May 4, 2012, 11:59:59 p.m., Washington, DC time.
For more information: http://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2011/12/23/2011-33004/application-for-new-awards-indian-education-formula-grants-to-local-educational-agencies
Indian Education-Demonstration Grants for Indian Children
Purpose of Program: The purpose of the Demonstration Grants for Indian Children program is to provide financial assistance to projects that develop, test, and demonstrate the effectiveness of services and programs to improve the educational opportunities and achievement of preschool, elementary, and secondary Indian students.
Eligible Applicants: Eligible applicants for this program are State educational agencies (SEAs); local educational agencies (LEAs), including charter schools that are considered LEAs under State law; Indian tribes; Indian organizations; federally supported elementary or secondary schools for Indian students (including Department of the Interior/Bureau of Indian Education-funded schools); Indian institutions (including Indian institutions of higher education); or a consortium of any of these entities.
Applications Available: December 23, 2011.
Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: February 21, 2012.
Deadline for Intergovernmental Review: April 23, 2012.
For more information: http://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2011/12/23/2011-33001/applications-for-new-awards-indian-education-demonstration-grants-for-indian-children
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