Opportunity ID: 333121

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: ED-GRANTS-043021-001
Funding Opportunity Title: Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE): Higher Education Programs (HEP): Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI) STEM and Articulation Program Assistance Listing Number 84.031C
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Education
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 96
Assistance Listings: 84.031 — Higher Education Institutional Aid
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 6
Posted Date: Apr 27, 2021
Last Updated Date: May 21, 2021
Original Closing Date for Applications: Jun 14, 2021 Applications Available: April 30, 2021.
Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: June 14, 2021.
Deadline for Intergovernmental Review: August 13, 2021.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jymece Seward, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, room 2B159, Washington, DC 20202-4260. Telephone: (202) 453-6138. Email: jymece.seward@ed.gov.

Current Closing Date for Applications: Jun 14, 2021 Applications Available: April 30, 2021.
Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: June 14, 2021.
Deadline for Intergovernmental Review: August 13, 2021.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jymece Seward, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, room 2B159, Washington, DC 20202-4260. Telephone: (202) 453-6138. Email: jymece.seward@ed.gov.
Archive Date: Jul 14, 2021
Estimated Total Program Funding: $94,100,000
Award Ceiling:
Award Floor:

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Private institutions of higher education
Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: 1. Eligible Applicants: (a) IHEs that qualify as eligible HSIs are eligible to apply for new grants under the HSI STEM and Articulation Program. To be an eligible HSI, an IHE must–(i) Have an enrollment of needy students, as defined in section 502(b) of the HEA (section 502(a)(2)(A)(i) of the HEA; 20 U.S.C. 1101a(a)(2)(A)(i));(ii) Have, except as provided in section 522(b) of the HEA, average education and general expenditures that are low, per full-time equivalent (FTE) undergraduate student, in comparison with the average education and general expenditures per FTE undergraduate student of institutions that offer similar instruction (section 502(a)(2)(A)(ii) of the HEA; 20 U.S.C. 1101a(a)(2)(A)(ii)); Note: To demonstrate an enrollment of needy students and low average education and general expenditures per FTE undergraduate student, an IHE must be designated as an “eligible institution” in accordance with 34 CFR 606.3 through 606.5 and the notice inviting applications for designation as an eligible institution for the fiscal year for which the grant competition is being conducted. Note: The notice announcing the FY 2021 process for designation of eligible institutions, and inviting applications for waiver of eligibility requirements, was published in the Federal Register on March 3, 2021 (86 FR 12665). A notice extending the deadline was published in the Federal Register on April 13, 2021 (86 FR 19231). Only institutions that the Department determines are eligible, or are granted a waiver, may apply for a grant in this program.(iii) Be accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency or association that the Secretary has determined to be a reliable authority as to the quality of education or training offered, or making reasonable progress toward accreditation, according to such an agency or association (section 502(a)(2)(A)(iv) of the HEA; 20 U.S.C. 1101a(a)(2)(A)(iv));(iv) Be legally authorized to provide, and provides within the State, an education program for which the institution awards a bachelor’s degree (section 502(a)(2)(A)(iii) of the HEA; 20 U.S.C. 1101a(a)(2)(A)(iii)), or be a junior or community college (section 502(a)(2)(A)(iii) of the HEA; 20 U.S.C. 1101a(a)(2)(A)(iii));(v) Have an enrollment of undergraduate FTE students that is at least 25 percent Hispanic students at the end of the award year immediately preceding the date of application (section 502(a)(5)(B) of the HEA; 20 U.S.C. 1101a(a)(5)(B)); Note: For this program, the “end of the award year immediately preceding the date of application” refers to the end of the fiscal year prior to the application due date. For purposes of this competition, the data that we will use to determine percent enrollment of undergraduate FTE of Hispanic students is from academic year 2019-2020.(b) An eligible HSI may only submit one grant application in the lead role.

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.

 

For the addresses for obtaining and submitting an application, please refer to our Common Instructions for Applicants to Department of Education Discretionary Grant Programs, published in the Federal Register on February 13, 2019 (84 FR 3768),or at www.govinfo.gov/​content/​pkg/​FR-2019-02-13/​pdf/​2019-02206.pdf.

 

Purpose of Program: The HSI STEM and Articulation Program supports eligible HSIs (as defined in section 502 of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended (HEA) (20 U.S.C. 1101a)) in developing and carrying out activities described in section 503(b) of the HEA (20 U.S.C. 1101b (b)) to increase the number of Hispanic and low-income students attaining degrees in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM); and to develop model transfer and articulation agreements between two-year HSIs and four-year institutions in such fields.

 

           Assistance Listing Number 84.031C.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On April 30, 2021, the Department published in the Federal Register the FY 2021 NIA for the HSI STEM and Articulation Program (86 FR 22947). This notice corrects the Award Information and Eligibility Information sections of the NIA.

Specifically, we clarify that the estimated award dollar amounts are provided on a per year basis, and we correct the indirect cost rate information to specify that this program is subject to an unrestricted indirect cost rate.

 

    All other information in the NIA, including the June 14, 2021, deadline for transmittal of applications, remains the same.

 

Corrections

 

   In FR Document 2021-09079 appearing on page 22947 in the Federal Register of April 30, 2021, the following corrections are made:

   1. On page 22949, in the third column, in the section entitled “Award Information”, add “per year” after “$700,000-$1,000,000”.

   2. On page 22950, in the second line of the first column, add “per year” after “$775,000”.

   3. On page 22950, in the fifth paragraph of the second column, after heading “b. Indirect Cost Rate Information”, remove the first sentence and add, in its place, “This program uses an unrestricted indirect cost rate.”

 

   Program Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1067q(b)(2)(B).

 

Link to Additional Information: Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE): Higher Education Programs (HEP): Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HIS) STEM and Articulation Program Assistance Listing Number 84.031C; Notice Inviting Applications for New Awards for Fiscal Year (FY) 2021
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Julius C Cotton

ED Grants.gov FIND Systems Admin.

Phone 202-245-6288

julius.cotton@ed.gov

Program Manager:

Jymece Seward,

U.S. Department of Education,

400 Maryland Avenue, SW, room 2B159,

Washington, DC 20202-4260.

Telephone: (202) 453-6138.

Email: jymece.seward@ed.gov.
Email:jymece.seward@ed.gov

Version History

Version Modification Description Updated Date
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On April 30, 2021, the Department published in the Federal Register the FY 2021 NIA for the HSI STEM and Articulation Program (86 FR 22947). This notice corrects the Award Information and Eligibility Information sections of the NIA.
Specifically, we clarify that the estimated award dollar amounts are provided on a per year basis, and we correct the indirect cost rate information to specify that this program is subject to an unrestricted indirect cost rate.

All other information in the NIA, including the June 14, 2021, deadline for transmittal of applications, remains the same.

Corrections

In FR Document 2021-09079 appearing on page 22947 in the Federal Register of April 30, 2021, the following corrections are made:
1. On page 22949, in the third column, in the section entitled “Award Information”, add “per year” after “$700,000-$1,000,000”.
2. On page 22950, in the second line of the first column, add “per year” after “$775,000”.
3. On page 22950, in the fifth paragraph of the second column, after heading “b. Indirect Cost Rate Information”, remove the first sentence and add, in its place, “This program uses an unrestricted indirect cost rate.”

Program Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1067q(b)(2)(B).

May 21, 2021
Note: The estimated range of awards is per year. Apr 27, 2021
Spelling Correction made to The Opportunity Title. Apr 27, 2021
Apr 27, 2021

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 6

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: ED-GRANTS-043021-001
Funding Opportunity Title: Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE): Higher Education Programs (HEP): Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI) STEM and Articulation Program Assistance Listing Number 84.031C
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Education
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 96
Assistance Listings: 84.031 — Higher Education Institutional Aid
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 6
Posted Date: Apr 27, 2021
Last Updated Date: May 21, 2021
Original Closing Date for Applications: Jun 14, 2021 Applications Available: April 30, 2021.
Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: June 14, 2021.
Deadline for Intergovernmental Review: August 13, 2021.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jymece Seward, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, room 2B159, Washington, DC 20202-4260. Telephone: (202) 453-6138. Email: jymece.seward@ed.gov.

Current Closing Date for Applications: Jun 14, 2021 Applications Available: April 30, 2021.
Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: June 14, 2021.
Deadline for Intergovernmental Review: August 13, 2021.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jymece Seward, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, room 2B159, Washington, DC 20202-4260. Telephone: (202) 453-6138. Email: jymece.seward@ed.gov.
Archive Date: Jul 14, 2021
Estimated Total Program Funding: $94,100,000
Award Ceiling:
Award Floor:

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Private institutions of higher education
Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: 1. Eligible Applicants: (a) IHEs that qualify as eligible HSIs are eligible to apply for new grants under the HSI STEM and Articulation Program. To be an eligible HSI, an IHE must–(i) Have an enrollment of needy students, as defined in section 502(b) of the HEA (section 502(a)(2)(A)(i) of the HEA; 20 U.S.C. 1101a(a)(2)(A)(i));(ii) Have, except as provided in section 522(b) of the HEA, average education and general expenditures that are low, per full-time equivalent (FTE) undergraduate student, in comparison with the average education and general expenditures per FTE undergraduate student of institutions that offer similar instruction (section 502(a)(2)(A)(ii) of the HEA; 20 U.S.C. 1101a(a)(2)(A)(ii)); Note: To demonstrate an enrollment of needy students and low average education and general expenditures per FTE undergraduate student, an IHE must be designated as an “eligible institution” in accordance with 34 CFR 606.3 through 606.5 and the notice inviting applications for designation as an eligible institution for the fiscal year for which the grant competition is being conducted. Note: The notice announcing the FY 2021 process for designation of eligible institutions, and inviting applications for waiver of eligibility requirements, was published in the Federal Register on March 3, 2021 (86 FR 12665). A notice extending the deadline was published in the Federal Register on April 13, 2021 (86 FR 19231). Only institutions that the Department determines are eligible, or are granted a waiver, may apply for a grant in this program.(iii) Be accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency or association that the Secretary has determined to be a reliable authority as to the quality of education or training offered, or making reasonable progress toward accreditation, according to such an agency or association (section 502(a)(2)(A)(iv) of the HEA; 20 U.S.C. 1101a(a)(2)(A)(iv));(iv) Be legally authorized to provide, and provides within the State, an education program for which the institution awards a bachelor’s degree (section 502(a)(2)(A)(iii) of the HEA; 20 U.S.C. 1101a(a)(2)(A)(iii)), or be a junior or community college (section 502(a)(2)(A)(iii) of the HEA; 20 U.S.C. 1101a(a)(2)(A)(iii));(v) Have an enrollment of undergraduate FTE students that is at least 25 percent Hispanic students at the end of the award year immediately preceding the date of application (section 502(a)(5)(B) of the HEA; 20 U.S.C. 1101a(a)(5)(B)); Note: For this program, the “end of the award year immediately preceding the date of application” refers to the end of the fiscal year prior to the application due date. For purposes of this competition, the data that we will use to determine percent enrollment of undergraduate FTE of Hispanic students is from academic year 2019-2020.(b) An eligible HSI may only submit one grant application in the lead role.

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.

 

For the addresses for obtaining and submitting an application, please refer to our Common Instructions for Applicants to Department of Education Discretionary Grant Programs, published in the Federal Register on February 13, 2019 (84 FR 3768),or at www.govinfo.gov/​content/​pkg/​FR-2019-02-13/​pdf/​2019-02206.pdf.

 

Purpose of Program: The HSI STEM and Articulation Program supports eligible HSIs (as defined in section 502 of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended (HEA) (20 U.S.C. 1101a)) in developing and carrying out activities described in section 503(b) of the HEA (20 U.S.C. 1101b (b)) to increase the number of Hispanic and low-income students attaining degrees in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM); and to develop model transfer and articulation agreements between two-year HSIs and four-year institutions in such fields.

 

           Assistance Listing Number 84.031C.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On April 30, 2021, the Department published in the Federal Register the FY 2021 NIA for the HSI STEM and Articulation Program (86 FR 22947). This notice corrects the Award Information and Eligibility Information sections of the NIA.

Specifically, we clarify that the estimated award dollar amounts are provided on a per year basis, and we correct the indirect cost rate information to specify that this program is subject to an unrestricted indirect cost rate.

 

    All other information in the NIA, including the June 14, 2021, deadline for transmittal of applications, remains the same.

 

Corrections

 

   In FR Document 2021-09079 appearing on page 22947 in the Federal Register of April 30, 2021, the following corrections are made:

   1. On page 22949, in the third column, in the section entitled “Award Information”, add “per year” after “$700,000-$1,000,000”.

   2. On page 22950, in the second line of the first column, add “per year” after “$775,000”.

   3. On page 22950, in the fifth paragraph of the second column, after heading “b. Indirect Cost Rate Information”, remove the first sentence and add, in its place, “This program uses an unrestricted indirect cost rate.”

 

   Program Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1067q(b)(2)(B).

 

Link to Additional Information: Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE): Higher Education Programs (HEP): Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HIS) STEM and Articulation Program Assistance Listing Number 84.031C; Notice Inviting Applications for New Awards for Fiscal Year (FY) 2021
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Julius C Cotton

ED Grants.gov FIND Systems Admin.

Phone 202-245-6288

julius.cotton@ed.gov

Program Manager:

Jymece Seward,

U.S. Department of Education,

400 Maryland Avenue, SW, room 2B159,

Washington, DC 20202-4260.

Telephone: (202) 453-6138.

Email: jymece.seward@ed.gov.
Email:jymece.seward@ed.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 5

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: ED-GRANTS-043021-001
Funding Opportunity Title: Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE): Higher Education Programs (HEP): Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI) STEM and Articulation Program Assistance Listing Number 84.031C
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Education
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 96
Assistance Listings: 84.031 — Higher Education Institutional Aid
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 5
Posted Date: Apr 27, 2021
Last Updated Date: May 04, 2021
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Jun 14, 2021 Applications Available: April 30, 2021. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: June 14, 2021. Deadline for Intergovernmental Review: August 13, 2021. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jymece Seward, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, room 2B159, Washington, DC 20202-4260. Telephone: (202) 453-6138. Email: jymece.seward@ed.gov.
Archive Date: Jul 14, 2021
Estimated Total Program Funding: $94,100,000
Award Ceiling:
Award Floor:

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Private institutions of higher education
Additional Information on Eligibility: 1. Eligible Applicants: (a) IHEs that qualify as eligible HSIs are eligible to apply for new grants under the HSI STEM and Articulation Program. To be an eligible HSI, an IHE must–(i) Have an enrollment of needy students, as defined in section 502(b) of the HEA (section 502(a)(2)(A)(i) of the HEA; 20 U.S.C. 1101a(a)(2)(A)(i));(ii) Have, except as provided in section 522(b) of the HEA, average education and general expenditures that are low, per full-time equivalent (FTE) undergraduate student, in comparison with the average education and general expenditures per FTE undergraduate student of institutions that offer similar instruction (section 502(a)(2)(A)(ii) of the HEA; 20 U.S.C. 1101a(a)(2)(A)(ii)); Note: To demonstrate an enrollment of needy students and low average education and general expenditures per FTE undergraduate student, an IHE must be designated as an “eligible institution” in accordance with 34 CFR 606.3 through 606.5 and the notice inviting applications for designation as an eligible institution for the fiscal year for which the grant competition is being conducted. Note: The notice announcing the FY 2021 process for designation of eligible institutions, and inviting applications for waiver of eligibility requirements, was published in the Federal Register on March 3, 2021 (86 FR 12665). A notice extending the deadline was published in the Federal Register on April 13, 2021 (86 FR 19231). Only institutions that the Department determines are eligible, or are granted a waiver, may apply for a grant in this program.(iii) Be accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency or association that the Secretary has determined to be a reliable authority as to the quality of education or training offered, or making reasonable progress toward accreditation, according to such an agency or association (section 502(a)(2)(A)(iv) of the HEA; 20 U.S.C. 1101a(a)(2)(A)(iv));(iv) Be legally authorized to provide, and provides within the State, an education program for which the institution awards a bachelor’s degree (section 502(a)(2)(A)(iii) of the HEA; 20 U.S.C. 1101a(a)(2)(A)(iii)), or be a junior or community college (section 502(a)(2)(A)(iii) of the HEA; 20 U.S.C. 1101a(a)(2)(A)(iii));(v) Have an enrollment of undergraduate FTE students that is at least 25 percent Hispanic students at the end of the award year immediately preceding the date of application (section 502(a)(5)(B) of the HEA; 20 U.S.C. 1101a(a)(5)(B)); Note: For this program, the “end of the award year immediately preceding the date of application” refers to the end of the fiscal year prior to the application due date. For purposes of this competition, the data that we will use to determine percent enrollment of undergraduate FTE of Hispanic students is from academic year 2019-2020.(b) An eligible HSI may only submit one grant application in the lead role.

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.

 

For the addresses for obtaining and submitting an application, please refer to our Common Instructions for Applicants to Department of Education Discretionary Grant Programs, published in the Federal Register on February 13, 2019 (84 FR 3768),or at www.govinfo.gov/​content/​pkg/​FR-2019-02-13/​pdf/​2019-02206.pdf.

 

Purpose of Program: The HSI STEM and Articulation Program supports eligible HSIs (as defined in section 502 of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended (HEA) (20 U.S.C. 1101a)) in developing and carrying out activities described in section 503(b) of the HEA (20 U.S.C. 1101b (b)) to increase the number of Hispanic and low-income students attaining degrees in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM); and to develop model transfer and articulation agreements between two-year HSIs and four-year institutions in such fields.

 

           Assistance Listing Number 84.031C.

Link to Additional Information: Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE): Higher Education Programs (HEP): Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HIS) STEM and Articulation Program Assistance Listing Number 84.031C; Notice Inviting Applications for New Awards for Fiscal Year (FY) 2021
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Julius C Cotton

ED Grants.gov FIND Systems Admin.

Phone 202-245-6288

julius.cotton@ed.gov

Program Manager:

Jymece Seward,

U.S. Department of Education,

400 Maryland Avenue, SW, room 2B159,

Washington, DC 20202-4260.

Telephone: (202) 453-6138.

Email: jymece.seward@ed.gov.
Email:jymece.seward@ed.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 4

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: ED-GRANTS-043021-001
Funding Opportunity Title: Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE): Higher Education Programs (HEP): Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI) STEM and Articulation Program Assistance Listing Number 84.031C
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Education
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 96
Assistance Listings: 84.031 — Higher Education Institutional Aid
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 4
Posted Date: Apr 27, 2021
Last Updated Date: Apr 30, 2021
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Jun 14, 2021 Applications Available: April 30, 2021. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: June 14, 2021. Deadline for Intergovernmental Review: August 13, 2021. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jymece Seward, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, room 2B159, Washington, DC 20202-4260. Telephone: (202) 453-6138. Email: jymece.seward@ed.gov.
Archive Date: Jul 14, 2021
Estimated Total Program Funding: $94,100,000
Award Ceiling:
Award Floor:

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Private institutions of higher education
Additional Information on Eligibility: 1. Eligible Applicants: (a) IHEs that qualify as eligible HSIs are eligible to apply for new grants under the HSI STEM and Articulation Program. To be an eligible HSI, an IHE must–(i) Have an enrollment of needy students, as defined in section 502(b) of the HEA (section 502(a)(2)(A)(i) of the HEA; 20 U.S.C. 1101a(a)(2)(A)(i));(ii) Have, except as provided in section 522(b) of the HEA, average education and general expenditures that are low, per full-time equivalent (FTE) undergraduate student, in comparison with the average education and general expenditures per FTE undergraduate student of institutions that offer similar instruction (section 502(a)(2)(A)(ii) of the HEA; 20 U.S.C. 1101a(a)(2)(A)(ii)); Note: To demonstrate an enrollment of needy students and low average education and general expenditures per FTE undergraduate student, an IHE must be designated as an “eligible institution” in accordance with 34 CFR 606.3 through 606.5 and the notice inviting applications for designation as an eligible institution for the fiscal year for which the grant competition is being conducted. Note: The notice announcing the FY 2021 process for designation of eligible institutions, and inviting applications for waiver of eligibility requirements, was published in the Federal Register on March 3, 2021 (86 FR 12665). A notice extending the deadline was published in the Federal Register on April 13, 2021 (86 FR 19231). Only institutions that the Department determines are eligible, or are granted a waiver, may apply for a grant in this program.(iii) Be accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency or association that the Secretary has determined to be a reliable authority as to the quality of education or training offered, or making reasonable progress toward accreditation, according to such an agency or association (section 502(a)(2)(A)(iv) of the HEA; 20 U.S.C. 1101a(a)(2)(A)(iv));(iv) Be legally authorized to provide, and provides within the State, an education program for which the institution awards a bachelor’s degree (section 502(a)(2)(A)(iii) of the HEA; 20 U.S.C. 1101a(a)(2)(A)(iii)), or be a junior or community college (section 502(a)(2)(A)(iii) of the HEA; 20 U.S.C. 1101a(a)(2)(A)(iii));(v) Have an enrollment of undergraduate FTE students that is at least 25 percent Hispanic students at the end of the award year immediately preceding the date of application (section 502(a)(5)(B) of the HEA; 20 U.S.C. 1101a(a)(5)(B)); Note: For this program, the “end of the award year immediately preceding the date of application” refers to the end of the fiscal year prior to the application due date. For purposes of this competition, the data that we will use to determine percent enrollment of undergraduate FTE of Hispanic students is from academic year 2019-2020.(b) An eligible HSI may only submit one grant application in the lead role.

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.

 

For the addresses for obtaining and submitting an application, please refer to our Common Instructions for Applicants to Department of Education Discretionary Grant Programs, published in the Federal Register on February 13, 2019 (84 FR 3768),or at www.govinfo.gov/​content/​pkg/​FR-2019-02-13/​pdf/​2019-02206.pdf.

 

Purpose of Program: The HSI STEM and Articulation Program supports eligible HSIs (as defined in section 502 of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended (HEA) (20 U.S.C. 1101a)) in developing and carrying out activities described in section 503(b) of the HEA (20 U.S.C. 1101b (b)) to increase the number of Hispanic and low-income students attaining degrees in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM); and to develop model transfer and articulation agreements between two-year HSIs and four-year institutions in such fields.

 

           Assistance Listing Number 84.031C.

Link to Additional Information: Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE): Higher Education Programs (HEP): Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HIS) STEM and Articulation Program Assistance Listing Number 84.031C; Notice Inviting Applications for New Awards for Fiscal Year (FY) 2021
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Julius C Cotton

ED Grants.gov FIND Systems Admin.

Phone 202-245-6288

julius.cotton@ed.gov

Program Manager:

Jymece Seward,

U.S. Department of Education,

400 Maryland Avenue, SW, room 2B159,

Washington, DC 20202-4260.

Telephone: (202) 453-6138.

Email: jymece.seward@ed.gov.
Email:jymece.seward@ed.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: ED-GRANTS-043021-001
Funding Opportunity Title: Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE): Higher Education Programs (HEP): Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HIS) STEM and Articulation Program Assistance Listing Number 84.031C
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Education
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 96
Assistance Listings: 84.031 — Higher Education Institutional Aid
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 3
Posted Date: Apr 27, 2021
Last Updated Date: Apr 30, 2021
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Jun 14, 2021 Applications Available: April 30, 2021.
Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: June 14, 2021.
Deadline for Intergovernmental Review: August 13, 2021.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jymece Seward, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, room 2B159, Washington, DC 20202-4260. Telephone: (202) 453-6138. Email: jymece.seward@ed.gov.

Archive Date: Jul 14, 2021
Estimated Total Program Funding: $94,100,000
Award Ceiling:
Award Floor:

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Private institutions of higher education
Additional Information on Eligibility: 1. Eligible Applicants: (a) IHEs that qualify as eligible HSIs are eligible to apply for new grants under the HSI STEM and Articulation Program. To be an eligible HSI, an IHE must–(i) Have an enrollment of needy students, as defined in section 502(b) of the HEA (section 502(a)(2)(A)(i) of the HEA; 20 U.S.C. 1101a(a)(2)(A)(i));(ii) Have, except as provided in section 522(b) of the HEA, average education and general expenditures that are low, per full-time equivalent (FTE) undergraduate student, in comparison with the average education and general expenditures per FTE undergraduate student of institutions that offer similar instruction (section 502(a)(2)(A)(ii) of the HEA; 20 U.S.C. 1101a(a)(2)(A)(ii)); Note: To demonstrate an enrollment of needy students and low average education and general expenditures per FTE undergraduate student, an IHE must be designated as an “eligible institution” in accordance with 34 CFR 606.3 through 606.5 and the notice inviting applications for designation as an eligible institution for the fiscal year for which the grant competition is being conducted. Note: The notice announcing the FY 2021 process for designation of eligible institutions, and inviting applications for waiver of eligibility requirements, was published in the Federal Register on March 3, 2021 (86 FR 12665). A notice extending the deadline was published in the Federal Register on April 13, 2021 (86 FR 19231). Only institutions that the Department determines are eligible, or are granted a waiver, may apply for a grant in this program.(iii) Be accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency or association that the Secretary has determined to be a reliable authority as to the quality of education or training offered, or making reasonable progress toward accreditation, according to such an agency or association (section 502(a)(2)(A)(iv) of the HEA; 20 U.S.C. 1101a(a)(2)(A)(iv));(iv) Be legally authorized to provide, and provides within the State, an education program for which the institution awards a bachelor’s degree (section 502(a)(2)(A)(iii) of the HEA; 20 U.S.C. 1101a(a)(2)(A)(iii)), or be a junior or community college (section 502(a)(2)(A)(iii) of the HEA; 20 U.S.C. 1101a(a)(2)(A)(iii));(v) Have an enrollment of undergraduate FTE students that is at least 25 percent Hispanic students at the end of the award year immediately preceding the date of application (section 502(a)(5)(B) of the HEA; 20 U.S.C. 1101a(a)(5)(B)); Note: For this program, the “end of the award year immediately preceding the date of application” refers to the end of the fiscal year prior to the application due date. For purposes of this competition, the data that we will use to determine percent enrollment of undergraduate FTE of Hispanic students is from academic year 2019-2020.(b) An eligible HSI may only submit one grant application in the lead role.

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.

 

For the addresses for obtaining and submitting an application, please refer to our Common Instructions for Applicants to Department of Education Discretionary Grant Programs, published in the Federal Register on February 13, 2019 (84 FR 3768),or at www.govinfo.gov/​content/​pkg/​FR-2019-02-13/​pdf/​2019-02206.pdf.

 

Purpose of Program: The HSI STEM and Articulation Program supports eligible HSIs (as defined in section 502 of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended (HEA) (20 U.S.C. 1101a)) in developing and carrying out activities described in section 503(b) of the HEA (20 U.S.C. 1101b (b)) to increase the number of Hispanic and low-income students attaining degrees in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM); and to develop model transfer and articulation agreements between two-year HSIs and four-year institutions in such fields.

 

           Assistance Listing Number 84.031C.

Link to Additional Information: Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE): Higher Education Programs (HEP): Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HIS) STEM and Articulation Program Assistance Listing Number 84.031C; Notice Inviting Applications for New Awards for Fiscal Year (FY) 2021
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Julius C Cotton

ED Grants.gov FIND Systems Admin.

Phone 202-245-6288

julius.cotton@ed.gov

Program Manager:

Jymece Seward,

U.S. Department of Education,

400 Maryland Avenue, SW, room 2B159,

Washington, DC 20202-4260.

Telephone: (202) 453-6138.

Email: jymece.seward@ed.gov.
Email:jymece.seward@ed.gov

Folder 333121 Full Announcement-Assistance Listing No. 84.031C -> 2021-09079.pdf

Folder 333121 Full Announcement-Assistance Listing No. 84.031C -> 2019-02206.pdf

Folder 333121 Full Announcement-Assistance Listing No. 84.031C -> 2021-10740.pdf

Packages

Agency Contact Information: Julius C Cotton
ED Grants.gov FIND Systems Admin.
Phone 202-245-6288
julius.cotton@ed.gov
Program Manager:
Jymece Seward,
U.S. Department of Education,
400 Maryland Avenue, SW, room 2B159,
Washington, DC 20202-4260.
Telephone: (202) 453-6138.
Email: jymece.seward@ed.gov.
Email: jymece.seward@ed.gov
Who Can Apply: Organization Applicants

Assistance Listing Number Competition ID Competition Title Opportunity Package ID Opening Date Closing Date Actions
84.031 84-031C2021-1 FY 2021 Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI) STEM and Articulation Program PKG00266836 Apr 30, 2021 Jun 14, 2021 View

Package 1

Mandatory forms

333121 SF424_3_0-3.0.pdf

333121 ED_524_Budget_1_4-1.4.pdf

333121 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf

333121 ED_GEPA427-1.1.pdf

333121 ED_SF424_Supplement_3_0-3.0.pdf

333121 ED_Abstract-1.1.pdf

333121 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf

333121 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf

333121 OtherNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf

Optional forms

333121 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf

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