The Office of Innovation and Improvement (OII) offers the American History and Civics Education: Presidential and Congressional Academies (Academies) Program grant. This grant is for establishing two types of academies to improve American history and civics education. Presidential Academies provide workshops for both veteran and new teachers, aiming to strengthen their knowledge in American history, civics, and government. Additionally, Congressional Academies offer high school students opportunities to deepen their understanding of these crucial subjects. The overall purpose is to enrich the educational experience and knowledge base of both educators and students in American history and civics.
Opportunity ID: 294516
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | ED-GRANTS-060917-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | The Office of Innovation and Improvement (OII): American History and Civics Education: Presidential and Congressional Academies for American History and Civics (Academies) Program CFDA Number 84.422A |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 6 |
| Assistance Listings: | 84.422 — Presidential and Congressional Academies for American History and Civics |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 09, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 12, 2017 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 24, 2017 Applications Available: June 9, 2017. Deadline for Notice of Intent To Apply: July 10, 2017. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: July 24, 2017. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 24, 2017 Applications Available: June 9, 2017. Deadline for Notice of Intent To Apply: July 10, 2017. The Department will be able to develop a more efficient process for reviewing grant applications if it has a better understanding of the number of entities that intend to apply for funding under this competition. Therefore, the Secretary strongly encourages each potential applicant to notify the Department by sending a short email message indicating the applicant’s intent to submit an application for funding. The email need not include information regarding the content of the proposed application, only the applicant’s intent to submit it. You should send this email notification to: Academies@ed.gov. Applicants that do not provide this email notification may still apply for funding. Date of Pre-Application Webinars: Information about pre-application webinars will be posted at https://innovation.ed.gov/what-we-do/american-history-and-civics-academies/ academies/. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: July 24, 2017. |
| Archive Date: | Aug 23, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,815,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible Applicants: An institution of higher education, or nonprofit educational organization, museum, library, or research center with demonstrated expertise in historical methodology or the teaching of American history and civics; or a consortium of these entities. In its application, an applicant is required to submit documentation of its organization’s expertise in historical methodology or the teaching of American history or civics. Note: Consortium applicants must follow the procedures for group applications described in 34 CFR 75.127 through 34 CFR 75.129. |
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 Academies Program supports the establishment of: (1) Presidential Academies for the Teaching of American History and Civics that offer workshops for both veteran and new teachers to strengthen their knowledge of American history, civics, and government education (Presidential Academies); and (2) Congressional Academies for Students of American History and Civics that provide high school students opportunities to enrich their understanding of these subjects (Congressional Academies). Applications for grants under the Academies Program, CFDA number 84.422A, must be submitted electronically using the Governmentwide Grants.gov Apply site at www.Grants.gov. You may access the electronic grant application for the Academies 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 84.422, not 84.422A). |
| Link to Additional Information: | The Office of Innovation and Improvement (OII): American History and Civics Education: Presidential and Congressional Academies for American History and Civics (Academies) Program CFDA Number 84.422A |
| 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: Christine Miller U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue SW, Rm 4W205 Washington, DC 20202 Or by email: Academies@ed.gov. Email:Academies@ed.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Added additional information in The Closing Date Section and The Additional Information on Eligibility Sections. | Jun 12, 2017 | |
| Description – to add 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. | Jun 12, 2017 | |
| Jun 09, 2017 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | ED-GRANTS-060917-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | The Office of Innovation and Improvement (OII): American History and Civics Education: Presidential and Congressional Academies for American History and Civics (Academies) Program CFDA Number 84.422A |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 6 |
| Assistance Listings: | 84.422 — Presidential and Congressional Academies for American History and Civics |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 09, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 12, 2017 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 24, 2017 Applications Available: June 9, 2017. Deadline for Notice of Intent To Apply: July 10, 2017. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: July 24, 2017. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 24, 2017 Applications Available: June 9, 2017. Deadline for Notice of Intent To Apply: July 10, 2017. The Department will be able to develop a more efficient process for reviewing grant applications if it has a better understanding of the number of entities that intend to apply for funding under this competition. Therefore, the Secretary strongly encourages each potential applicant to notify the Department by sending a short email message indicating the applicant’s intent to submit an application for funding. The email need not include information regarding the content of the proposed application, only the applicant’s intent to submit it. You should send this email notification to: Academies@ed.gov. Applicants that do not provide this email notification may still apply for funding. Date of Pre-Application Webinars: Information about pre-application webinars will be posted at https://innovation.ed.gov/what-we-do/american-history-and-civics-academies/ academies/. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: July 24, 2017. |
| Archive Date: | Aug 23, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,815,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible Applicants: An institution of higher education, or nonprofit educational organization, museum, library, or research center with demonstrated expertise in historical methodology or the teaching of American history and civics; or a consortium of these entities. In its application, an applicant is required to submit documentation of its organization’s expertise in historical methodology or the teaching of American history or civics. Note: Consortium applicants must follow the procedures for group applications described in 34 CFR 75.127 through 34 CFR 75.129. |
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 Academies Program supports the establishment of: (1) Presidential Academies for the Teaching of American History and Civics that offer workshops for both veteran and new teachers to strengthen their knowledge of American history, civics, and government education (Presidential Academies); and (2) Congressional Academies for Students of American History and Civics that provide high school students opportunities to enrich their understanding of these subjects (Congressional Academies). Applications for grants under the Academies Program, CFDA number 84.422A, must be submitted electronically using the Governmentwide Grants.gov Apply site at www.Grants.gov. You may access the electronic grant application for the Academies 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 84.422, not 84.422A). |
| Link to Additional Information: | The Office of Innovation and Improvement (OII): American History and Civics Education: Presidential and Congressional Academies for American History and Civics (Academies) Program CFDA Number 84.422A |
| 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: Christine Miller U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue SW, Rm 4W205 Washington, DC 20202 Or by email: Academies@ed.gov. Email:Academies@ed.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | ED-GRANTS-060917-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | The Office of Innovation and Improvement (OII): American History and Civics Education: Presidential and Congressional Academies for American History and Civics (Academies) Program CFDA Number 84.422A |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 6 |
| Assistance Listings: | 84.422 — Presidential and Congressional Academies for American History and Civics |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 12, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 09, 2017 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 24, 2017 Applications Available: June 9, 2017.Deadline for Notice of Intent To Apply: July 10, 2017.Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: July 24, 2017. |
| Archive Date: | Aug 23, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,815,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible Applicants: An institution of higher education, or nonprofit educational organization, museum, library, or research center with demonstrated expertise in historical methodology or the teaching of American history and civics; or a consortium of these entities. In its application, an applicant is required to submit documentation of its organization’s expertise in historical methodology or the teaching of American history or civics. |
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 Academies Program supports the establishment of: (1) Presidential Academies for the Teaching of American History and Civics that offer workshops for both veteran and new teachers to strengthen their knowledge of American history, civics, and government education (Presidential Academies); and (2) Congressional Academies for Students of American History and Civics that provide high school students opportunities to enrich their understanding of these subjects (Congressional Academies). Applications for grants under the Academies Program, CFDA number 84.422A, must be submitted electronically using the Governmentwide Grants.gov Apply site at www.Grants.gov. You may access the electronic grant application for the Academies 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 84.422, not 84.422A). |
| Link to Additional Information: | The Office of Innovation and Improvement (OII): American History and Civics Education: Presidential and Congressional Academies for American History and Civics (Academies) Program CFDA Number 84.422A |
| 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: Christine Miller U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue SW,Rm 4W205 Washington, DC 20202 or email: Email:Academies@ed.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | ED-GRANTS-060917-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | The Office of Innovation and Improvement (OII): American History and Civics Education: Presidential and Congressional Academies for American History and Civics (Academies) Program CFDA Number 84.422A |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 6 |
| Assistance Listings: | 84.422 — Presidential and Congressional Academies for American History and Civics |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 09, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 24, 2017 Applications Available: June 9, 2017. Deadline for Notice of Intent To Apply: July 10, 2017. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: July 24, 2017. |
| Archive Date: | Aug 23, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,815,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible Applicants: An institution of higher education, or nonprofit educational organization, museum, library, or research center with demonstrated expertise in historical methodology or the teaching of American history and civics; or a consortium of these entities. In its application, an applicant is required to submit documentation of its organization’s expertise in historical methodology or the teaching of American history or civics. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of Education |
| Description: | Purpose of Program: The Academies Program supports the establishment of: (1) Presidential Academies for the Teaching of American History and Civics that offer workshops for both veteran and new teachers to strengthen their knowledge of American history, civics, and government education (Presidential Academies); and (2) Congressional Academies for Students of American History and Civics that provide high school students opportunities to enrich their understanding of these subjects (Congressional Academies). Applications for grants under the Academies Program, CFDA number 84.422A, must be submitted electronically using the Governmentwide Grants.gov Apply site at www.Grants.gov. You may access the electronic grant application for the Academies 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 84.422, not 84.422A). |
| Link to Additional Information: | The Office of Innovation and Improvement (OII): American History and Civics Education: Presidential and Congressional Academies for American History and Civics (Academies) Program CFDA Number 84.422A |
| 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: Christine Miller U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue SW,Rm 4W205 Washington, DC 20202 or email: Email:Academies@ed.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 294516 Full Announcement-CFDA Number 84.422A -> 2017-12024.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Joyce Mays Management Analyst Phone 202-245-6122 joyce.mays@ed.gov Program Manager: Christine Miller U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue SW, Rm 4W205 Washington, DC 20202 Or by email: Academies@ed.gov. Email: Academies@ed.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ED-GRANTS-060917-001 | 84-422A2017-1 | PKG00233189 | Jun 09, 2017 | Jul 24, 2017 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
294516 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
294516 ED_524_Budget_1_3-1.3.pdf
294516 SF424B-1.1.pdf
294516 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
294516 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf
294516 ED_GEPA427-1.1.pdf
294516 ED_SF424_Supplement_1_3-1.3.pdf
294516 ED_Abstract-1.1.pdf
294516 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
294516 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
294516 OtherNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
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