The Department of Education offers the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE)–First in the World Program (FITW)–Development CFDA 84.116F grant to support the national goal of increasing the proportion of U.S. citizens with college degrees or postsecondary credentials by 2020. This grant is a crucial part of the Department’s comprehensive education agenda, focusing on expanding quality and opportunity across all education levels. Applicants must submit electronically through Grants.gov, emphasizing innovation and advancement in postsecondary education. The application deadline for this grant is June 30, 2014.
Opportunity ID: 255434
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | ED-GRANTS-051614-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE)–First in the World Program (FITW)–Development CFDA 84.116F |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 38 |
| Assistance Listings: | 84.116 — Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | May 16, 2014 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 16, 2014 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 30, 2014 Applications Available: May 16, 2014. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: June 30, 2014. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 30, 2014 Applications Available: May 16, 2014. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: June 30, 2014. |
| Archive Date: | Jul 30, 2014 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $75,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible Applicants: Institutions of higher education and consortia of such institutions are eligible to apply. Applicants are encouraged to partner with other public and private organizations and agencies. To be eligible for an award, an application for a FITW Development grant must be supported by a Strong Theory and include a logic model for the proposed project. |
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. Purpose of Program: The President has set a clear goal for the Nation’s education system. By 2020 the United States will once again lead the world in the proportion of its citizens holding college degrees or other postsecondary credentials. To support this national effort the Department of Education has outlined a comprehensive education agenda that includes expanding quality and opportunity at all levels of education from early learning programs through higher education. The FITW Program is a key part of this agenda. Applications for grants under the First in the World Program, CFDA number 84.116F, must be submitted electronically using the Government- wide Grants.gov Apply site at www.Grants.gov.You may access the electronic grant application for First in the World Program at www.Grants.gov. You must search for the downloadable application package for this competition by the CFDA number. Do not include the CFDA number’s alpha suffix in your search (e.g., search for 84.116, not 84.116F). The telephone number for the Grants.gov Helpdesk is 1-800-518-4726 or e-mail: support@grants.gov. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE)–First in the World Program (FITW)–Development CFDA 84.116F |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Joyce Mays
Management Analyst Phone 202-245-6122 joyce.mays@ed.gov Program Manager: Frank Frankfort U.S. Department of Education 1990 K Street NW., Room 6166 Washington, DC 20006 Telephone: 202-502-7500. Email:OPEFirstintheWorld@ed.gov. |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Placed a space between First and in. | May 16, 2014 | |
| May 16, 2014 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | ED-GRANTS-051614-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE)–First in the World Program (FITW)–Development CFDA 84.116F |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 38 |
| Assistance Listings: | 84.116 — Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | May 16, 2014 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 16, 2014 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 30, 2014 Applications Available: May 16, 2014. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: June 30, 2014. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 30, 2014 Applications Available: May 16, 2014. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: June 30, 2014. |
| Archive Date: | Jul 30, 2014 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $75,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible Applicants: Institutions of higher education and consortia of such institutions are eligible to apply. Applicants are encouraged to partner with other public and private organizations and agencies. To be eligible for an award, an application for a FITW Development grant must be supported by a Strong Theory and include a logic model for the proposed project. |
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. Purpose of Program: The President has set a clear goal for the Nation’s education system. By 2020 the United States will once again lead the world in the proportion of its citizens holding college degrees or other postsecondary credentials. To support this national effort the Department of Education has outlined a comprehensive education agenda that includes expanding quality and opportunity at all levels of education from early learning programs through higher education. The FITW Program is a key part of this agenda. Applications for grants under the First in the World Program, CFDA number 84.116F, must be submitted electronically using the Government- wide Grants.gov Apply site at www.Grants.gov.You may access the electronic grant application for First in the World Program at www.Grants.gov. You must search for the downloadable application package for this competition by the CFDA number. Do not include the CFDA number’s alpha suffix in your search (e.g., search for 84.116, not 84.116F). The telephone number for the Grants.gov Helpdesk is 1-800-518-4726 or e-mail: support@grants.gov. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE)–First in the World Program (FITW)–Development CFDA 84.116F |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Joyce Mays
Management Analyst Phone 202-245-6122 joyce.mays@ed.gov Program Manager: Frank Frankfort U.S. Department of Education 1990 K Street NW., Room 6166 Washington, DC 20006 Telephone: 202-502-7500. Email:OPEFirstintheWorld@ed.gov. |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | ED-GRANTS-051614-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE)–Firstin the World Program (FITW)–Development CFDA 84.116F |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 38 |
| Assistance Listings: | 84.116 — Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | May 16, 2014 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 30, 2014 Applications Available: May 16, 2014. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: June 30, 2014. |
| Archive Date: | Jul 30, 2014 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $75,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible Applicants: Institutions of higher education and consortia of such institutions are eligible to apply. Applicants are encouraged to partner with other public and private organizations and agencies. To be eligible for an award, an application for a FITW Development grant must be supported by a Strong Theory and include a logic model for the proposed project. |
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. Purpose of Program: The President has set a clear goal for the Nation’s education system. By 2020 the United States will once again lead the world in the proportion of its citizens holding college degrees or other postsecondary credentials. To support this national effort the Department of Education has outlined a comprehensive education agenda that includes expanding quality and opportunity at all levels of education from early learning programs through higher education. The FITW Program is a key part of this agenda. Applications for grants under the First in the World Program, CFDA number 84.116F, must be submitted electronically using the Government- wide Grants.gov Apply site at www.Grants.gov.You may access the electronic grant application for First in the World Program at www.Grants.gov. You must search for the downloadable application package for this competition by the CFDA number. Do not include the CFDA number’s alpha suffix in your search (e.g., search for 84.116, not 84.116F). The telephone number for the Grants.gov Helpdesk is 1-800-518-4726 or e-mail: support@grants.gov. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE)–First in the World Program (FITW)–Development CFDA 84.116F |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Joyce Mays
Management Analyst Phone 202-245-6122 joyce.mays@ed.gov Program Manager: Frank Frankfort U.S. Department of Education 1990 K Street NW., Room 6166 Washington, DC 20006 Telephone: 202-502-7500. Email:OPEFirstintheWorld@ed.gov. |
Related Documents
Folder 255434 Full Announcement-1 -> 2014-11463.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Joyce Mays Management Analyst Phone 202-245-6122 joyce.mays@ed.gov Program Manager: Frank Frankfort U.S. Department of Education 1990 K Street NW., Room 6166 Washington, DC 20006 Telephone: 202-502-7500. Email: OPEFirstintheWorld@ed.gov. |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 84-116F2014-1 | Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education-First in the World Program | PKG00196851 | May 16, 2014 | Jun 30, 2014 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
255434 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
255434 ED_524_Budget_1_2-1.2.pdf
255434 SF424B-1.1.pdf
255434 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
255434 ED_GEPA427-1.1.pdf
255434 ED_SF424_Supplement_1_2-1.2.pdf
255434 ED_Abstract-1.1.pdf
255434 Project-1.1.pdf
255434 Budget-1.1.pdf
255434 Other-1.1.pdf
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