Opportunity ID: 282814

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: ED-GRANTS-040716-001
Funding Opportunity Title: Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE): Innovative Approaches to Literacy (IAL) Program CFDA Number 84.215G
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Education
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 32
Assistance Listings: 84.215 — Fund for the Improvement of Education
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 3
Posted Date: Apr 07, 2016
Last Updated Date: Apr 21, 2016
Original Closing Date for Applications: May 09, 2016 Applications Available: April 7, 2016.
Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: May 9, 2016.
Current Closing Date for Applications: May 09, 2016 Applications Available: April 7, 2016. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: May 9, 2016.
Archive Date: Jun 08, 2016
Estimated Total Program Funding: $26,475,715
Award Ceiling:
Award Floor:

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: 1. Eligible Applicants: To be considered for an award under this competition, an applicant must: (a) Be one of the following: (1) A high-need LEA (as defined in this notice); (2) An NNP (as defined in this notice) that serves children and students within the attendance boundaries of one or more high-need LEAs; (3) A consortium of NNPs that serves children and students within the attendance boundaries of one or more high-need LEAs; (4) A consortium of high-need LEAs; or (5) A consortium of one or more high-need LEAs and one or more NNPs that serves children and students within the attendance boundaries of one or more high-need LEAs. (b) Coordinate with school libraries in developing project proposals.

On April 7, 2016, the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education published in the Federal Register (81 FR 20376) a notice inviting applications for new awards for fiscal year (FY) 2016 for the Innovative Approaches to Literacy (IAL) program. This supplemental notice clarifies that, consistent with Congressional intent and the prior notices inviting applications for the IAL program, the Secretary reserves the right to award at least 50 percent of available IAL funds to local educational agencies (LEAs) that submit high-quality applications (on behalf of school libraries) for high-quality school library projects that increase access to a wide range of literacy resources (either print or electronic) and provide learning opportunities for all students. This notice provides clarification and does not change any portion of the April 7, 2016 notice inviting applications.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Department of Education
Description: Note: Each funding opportunity description is a synopsis of information in the Federal Register application notice. For specific information about eligibility, please see the official application notice. The official version of this document is the document published in the Federal Register. Free Internet access to the official edition of the Federal Register and the Code of Federal Regulations is available on GPO Access at: http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/index.html. Please review the official application notice for pre-application and application requirements, application submission information, performance measures, priorities and program contact information.Purpose of Program: The IAL program supports high-quality programs designed to develop and improve literacy skills for children and students from birth through 12th grade in high-need local educational agencies (LEAs) and schools. The U.S. Department of Education (Department) intends to support innovative programs that promote early literacy for young children, motivate older children to read, and increase student achievement by using school libraries as partners to improve literacy, distributing free books to children and their families, and offering high-quality literacy activities. The IAL program supports the implementation of high-quality plans for childhood literacy activities and book distribution efforts that are supported by evidence of strong theory.Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number: 84.215G.Applications for grants under the Innovative Approaches to Literacy Program, CFDA number 84.215G, must be submitted electronically using the Governmentwide Grants.gov Apply site at www.Grants.gov. Through this site, you will be able to download a copy of the application package, complete it offline, and then upload and submit your application. You may not email an electronic copy of a grant application to us.You may access the electronic grant application for the IAL program at www.Grants.gov. You must search for the downloadable application package for this program by the CFDA number. Do not include the CFDA number’s alpha suffix in your search (e.g., search for 84.215, not 84.215G).
Link to Additional Information: Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE): Innovative Approaches to Literacy (IAL) Program CFDA NUmber 84.215G; Notice inviting applications for new awards for fiscal year (FY) 2016
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Julius Cotton

ED Grants.gov FIND Systems Admin.

Phone 202-245-6288

EducationGrantInquiries@ed.gov

Program Manager:

Beth Yeh,

U.S. Department of Education,

400 Maryland Avenue SW., Room 3E332,

Washington, DC 20202-6200.

Telephone: (202) 205-5798 or by email: beth.yeh@ed.gov.
Email:beth.yeh@ed.gov

Version History

Version Modification Description Updated Date
On April 7, 2016, the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education published in the Federal Register (81 FR 20376) a notice inviting applications for new awards for fiscal year (FY) 2016 for the Innovative Approaches to Literacy (IAL) program. This supplemental notice clarifies that, consistent with Congressional intent and the prior notices inviting applications for the IAL program, the Secretary reserves the right to award at least 50 percent of available IAL funds to local educational agencies (LEAs) that submit high-quality applications (on behalf of school libraries) for high-quality school library projects that increase access to a wide range of literacy resources (either print or electronic) and provide learning opportunities for all students. This notice provides
clarification and does not change any portion of the April 7, 2016
notice inviting applications.
Apr 21, 2016
Correction to The Opportunity Title. Apr 21, 2016
Apr 07, 2016

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: ED-GRANTS-040716-001
Funding Opportunity Title: Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE): Innovative Approaches to Literacy (IAL) Program CFDA Number 84.215G
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Education
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 32
Assistance Listings: 84.215 — Fund for the Improvement of Education
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 3
Posted Date: Apr 07, 2016
Last Updated Date: Apr 21, 2016
Original Closing Date for Applications: May 09, 2016 Applications Available: April 7, 2016.
Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: May 9, 2016.
Current Closing Date for Applications: May 09, 2016 Applications Available: April 7, 2016. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: May 9, 2016.
Archive Date: Jun 08, 2016
Estimated Total Program Funding: $26,475,715
Award Ceiling:
Award Floor:

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: 1. Eligible Applicants: To be considered for an award under this competition, an applicant must: (a) Be one of the following: (1) A high-need LEA (as defined in this notice); (2) An NNP (as defined in this notice) that serves children and students within the attendance boundaries of one or more high-need LEAs; (3) A consortium of NNPs that serves children and students within the attendance boundaries of one or more high-need LEAs; (4) A consortium of high-need LEAs; or (5) A consortium of one or more high-need LEAs and one or more NNPs that serves children and students within the attendance boundaries of one or more high-need LEAs. (b) Coordinate with school libraries in developing project proposals.

On April 7, 2016, the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education published in the Federal Register (81 FR 20376) a notice inviting applications for new awards for fiscal year (FY) 2016 for the Innovative Approaches to Literacy (IAL) program. This supplemental notice clarifies that, consistent with Congressional intent and the prior notices inviting applications for the IAL program, the Secretary reserves the right to award at least 50 percent of available IAL funds to local educational agencies (LEAs) that submit high-quality applications (on behalf of school libraries) for high-quality school library projects that increase access to a wide range of literacy resources (either print or electronic) and provide learning opportunities for all students. This notice provides clarification and does not change any portion of the April 7, 2016 notice inviting applications.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Department of Education
Description: Note: Each funding opportunity description is a synopsis of information in the Federal Register application notice. For specific information about eligibility, please see the official application notice. The official version of this document is the document published in the Federal Register. Free Internet access to the official edition of the Federal Register and the Code of Federal Regulations is available on GPO Access at: http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/index.html. Please review the official application notice for pre-application and application requirements, application submission information, performance measures, priorities and program contact information.Purpose of Program: The IAL program supports high-quality programs designed to develop and improve literacy skills for children and students from birth through 12th grade in high-need local educational agencies (LEAs) and schools. The U.S. Department of Education (Department) intends to support innovative programs that promote early literacy for young children, motivate older children to read, and increase student achievement by using school libraries as partners to improve literacy, distributing free books to children and their families, and offering high-quality literacy activities. The IAL program supports the implementation of high-quality plans for childhood literacy activities and book distribution efforts that are supported by evidence of strong theory.Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number: 84.215G.Applications for grants under the Innovative Approaches to Literacy Program, CFDA number 84.215G, must be submitted electronically using the Governmentwide Grants.gov Apply site at www.Grants.gov. Through this site, you will be able to download a copy of the application package, complete it offline, and then upload and submit your application. You may not email an electronic copy of a grant application to us.You may access the electronic grant application for the IAL program at www.Grants.gov. You must search for the downloadable application package for this program by the CFDA number. Do not include the CFDA number’s alpha suffix in your search (e.g., search for 84.215, not 84.215G).
Link to Additional Information: Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE): Innovative Approaches to Literacy (IAL) Program CFDA NUmber 84.215G; Notice inviting applications for new awards for fiscal year (FY) 2016
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Julius Cotton

ED Grants.gov FIND Systems Admin.

Phone 202-245-6288

EducationGrantInquiries@ed.gov

Program Manager:

Beth Yeh,

U.S. Department of Education,

400 Maryland Avenue SW., Room 3E332,

Washington, DC 20202-6200.

Telephone: (202) 205-5798 or by email: beth.yeh@ed.gov.
Email:beth.yeh@ed.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: ED-GRANTS-040716-001
Funding Opportunity Title: Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE): Innovative Approaches to Literacy (IAL) Program CFDA Number 84.215G
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Education
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 32
Assistance Listings: 84.215 — Fund for the Improvement of Education
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 2
Posted Date: Apr 21, 2016
Last Updated Date:
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: May 09, 2016 Applications Available: April 7, 2016.
Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: May 9, 2016.
Archive Date: Jun 08, 2016
Estimated Total Program Funding: $26,475,715
Award Ceiling:
Award Floor:

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: 1. Eligible Applicants: To be considered for an award under this competition, an applicant must:
(a) Be one of the following:
(1) A high-need LEA (as defined in this notice);
(2) An NNP (as defined in this notice) that serves children and students within the attendance boundaries of one or more high-need
LEAs;
(3) A consortium of NNPs that serves children and students within the attendance boundaries of one or more high-need LEAs;
(4) A consortium of high-need LEAs; or
(5) A consortium of one or more high-need LEAs and one or more NNPs that serves children and students within the attendance boundaries of one or more high-need LEAs.
(b) Coordinate with school libraries in developing project proposals.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Department of Education
Description: Note: Each funding opportunity description is a synopsis of information in the Federal Register application notice. For specific information about eligibility, please see the official application notice. The official version of this document is the document published in the Federal Register. Free Internet access to the official edition of the Federal Register and the Code of Federal Regulations is available on GPO Access at: http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/index.html. Please review the official application notice for pre-application and application requirements, application submission information, performance measures, priorities and program contact information.

Purpose of Program: The IAL program supports high-quality programs designed to develop and improve literacy skills for children and
students from birth through 12th grade in high-need local educational agencies (LEAs) and schools. The U.S. Department of Education
(Department) intends to support innovative programs that promote early literacy for young children, motivate older children to read, and
increase student achievement by using school libraries as partners to improve literacy, distributing free books to children and their
families, and offering high-quality literacy activities.
The IAL program supports the implementation of high-quality plans for childhood literacy activities and book distribution efforts that
are supported by evidence of strong theory.

Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number: 84.215G.

Applications for grants under the Innovative Approaches to Literacy Program, CFDA number 84.215G, must be submitted electronically using the Governmentwide Grants.gov Apply site at www.Grants.gov. Through this site, you will be able to download a copy of the application package, complete it offline, and then upload and submit your application. You may not email an electronic copy of a grant application to us.
You may access the electronic grant application for the IAL program at www.Grants.gov. You must search for the downloadable application package for this program by the CFDA number. Do not include the CFDA number’s alpha suffix in your search (e.g., search for 84.215, not 84.215G).

Link to Additional Information: Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE): Innovative Approaches to Literacy (IAL) Program CFDA NUmber 84.215G; Notice inviting applications for new awards for fiscal year (FY) 2016
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Julius Cotton

ED Grants.gov FIND Systems Admin.

Phone 202-245-6288

EducationGrantInquiries@ed.gov

Program Manager:

Beth Yeh,

U.S. Department of Education,

400 Maryland Avenue SW., Room 3E332,

Washington, DC 20202-6200.

Telephone: (202) 205-5798 or by email: beth.yeh@ed.gov.
Email:beth.yeh@ed.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: ED-GRANTS-040716-001
Funding Opportunity Title: Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE): Innovative Approaches to Literacy (IAL) Program CFDA NUmber 84.215G
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation: CategoryExplanation
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Education
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 32
Assistance Listings: 84.215 — Fund for the Improvement of Education
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 1
Posted Date: Apr 07, 2016
Last Updated Date:
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: May 09, 2016 Applications Available: April 7, 2016.
Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: May 9, 2016.
Archive Date: Jun 08, 2016
Estimated Total Program Funding: $26,475,715
Award Ceiling:
Award Floor:

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: 1. Eligible Applicants: To be considered for an award under this competition, an applicant must:
(a) Be one of the following:
(1) A high-need LEA (as defined in this notice);
(2) An NNP (as defined in this notice) that serves children and students within the attendance boundaries of one or more high-need
LEAs;
(3) A consortium of NNPs that serves children and students within the attendance boundaries of one or more high-need LEAs;
(4) A consortium of high-need LEAs; or
(5) A consortium of one or more high-need LEAs and one or more NNPs that serves children and students within the attendance boundaries of one or more high-need LEAs.
(b) Coordinate with school libraries in developing project proposals.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Department of Education
Description: Note: Each funding opportunity description is a synopsis of information in the Federal Register application notice. For specific information about eligibility, please see the official application notice. The official version of this document is the document published in the Federal Register. Free Internet access to the official edition of the Federal Register and the Code of Federal Regulations is available on GPO Access at: http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/index.html. Please review the official application notice for pre-application and application requirements, application submission information, performance measures, priorities and program contact information.

Purpose of Program: The IAL program supports high-quality programs designed to develop and improve literacy skills for children and
students from birth through 12th grade in high-need local educational agencies (LEAs) and schools. The U.S. Department of Education
(Department) intends to support innovative programs that promote early literacy for young children, motivate older children to read, and
increase student achievement by using school libraries as partners to improve literacy, distributing free books to children and their
families, and offering high-quality literacy activities.
The IAL program supports the implementation of high-quality plans for childhood literacy activities and book distribution efforts that
are supported by evidence of strong theory.

Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number: 84.215G.

Applications for grants under the Innovative Approaches to Literacy Program, CFDA number 84.215G, must be submitted electronically using the Governmentwide Grants.gov Apply site at www.Grants.gov. Through this site, you will be able to download a copy of the application package, complete it offline, and then upload and submit your application. You may not email an electronic copy of a grant application to us.
You may access the electronic grant application for the IAL program at www.Grants.gov. You must search for the downloadable application package for this program by the CFDA number. Do not include the CFDA number’s alpha suffix in your search (e.g., search for 84.215, not 84.215G).

Link to Additional Information: Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE): Innovative Approaches to Literacy (IAL) Program CFDA NUmber 84.215G; Notice inviting applications for new awards for fiscal year (FY) 2016
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Julius Cotton

ED Grants.gov FIND Systems Admin.

Phone 202-245-6288

EducationGrantInquiries@ed.gov

Program Manager:

Beth Yeh,

U.S. Department of Education,

400 Maryland Avenue SW., Room 3E332,

Washington, DC 20202-6200.

Telephone: (202) 205-5798 or by email: beth.yeh@ed.gov.
Email:beth.yeh@ed.gov

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Packages

Agency Contact Information: Julius Cotton
ED Grants.gov FIND Systems Admin.
Phone 202-245-6288
EducationGrantInquiries@ed.gov
Program Manager:
Beth Yeh,
U.S. Department of Education,
400 Maryland Avenue SW., Room 3E332,
Washington, DC 20202-6200.
Telephone: (202) 205-5798 or by email: beth.yeh@ed.gov.
Email: beth.yeh@ed.gov
Who Can Apply: Organization Applicants

Assistance Listing Number Competition ID Competition Title Opportunity Package ID Opening Date Closing Date Actions
84.215 84-215G2016-1 Innovative Approaches to Literacy (IAL) Program PKG00222613 Apr 07, 2016 May 09, 2016 View

Package 1

Mandatory forms

282814 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf

282814 ED_524_Budget_1_3-1.3.pdf

282814 SF424B-1.1.pdf

282814 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf

282814 ED_GEPA427-1.1.pdf

282814 ED_SF424_Supplement_1_3-1.3.pdf

282814 ED_Abstract-1.1.pdf

282814 Project-1.1.pdf

282814 Budget-1.1.pdf

282814 Other-1.1.pdf

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