Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 041919 001
The Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE) Education and Innovation Research (EIR) Expansion Grants program (CFDA 84.411A) is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Education designed to support the expansion of evidence-based education innovations. This particular notice is not a brand-new competition; it is a reopening of the FY 2019 EIR Expansion competition application window for a limited set of applicants. The reopening was issued so that certain organizations would have additional time to prepare and submit applications after being disrupted by major natural disasters.
The key point of the notice is that the Department reopened the FY 2019 competition only for eligible applicants located in federally declared disaster areas identified by FEMA under specific disaster or fire management declarations: DR-4421, DR-4420, DR-4419, and FM-5281. These declarations relate to severe storms and flooding affecting parts of Iowa, Nebraska, and Alabama, as well as the Ironworks Fire in New Mexico. The reopening is meant to ensure that prospective applicants in those impacted jurisdictions are not unfairly disadvantaged by emergencies that affected staffing, operations, facilities, or local capacity to complete a federal grant application on the original timeline.
Eligibility for this reopened period is narrow and location-based. Only applicants that (1) meet the underlying eligibility definition for the EIR Expansion competition as established in the original Notice Inviting Applications (NIA) and (2) are located in one of the FEMA-designated jurisdictions covered by the listed declarations may submit during the reopened period. Applicants using the reopened window must include a certification within their application confirming they are located in an eligible disaster-declared jurisdiction, and they must be prepared to provide supporting documentation if the Department requests it. The notice is explicit that the application period is not reopened for all applicants; organizations outside the affected disaster areas are not permitted to submit applications during this reopened submission period.
From an applicant perspective, this notice also emphasizes where to find the controlling rules and instructions. The Department makes clear that the short description provided in the opportunity listing is only a synopsis, and that the official requirements are those published in the Federal Register. Applicants are directed to consult the Federal Register notice for detailed information such as pre-application and application requirements, submission procedures, program priorities, performance measures, and points of contact. For practical submission logistics, the notice also points applicants to the Department of Education "Common Instructions for Applicants to Department of Education Discretionary Grant Programs" (published February 13, 2019, at 84 FR 3768), which outlines standard federal application procedures and addresses for obtaining and submitting an application.
In terms of basic competition details included in the listing, the opportunity is categorized as a discretionary grant under the education funding activity category, administered by the Department of Education, with an award ceiling listed at $15,000,000. The original closing date shown is April 23, 2019, and the opportunity number is ED GRANTS 041919 001. Finally, the notice provides FEMA links so applicants can verify whether their county, parish, tribe, or other local jurisdiction is included in the eligible disaster area designations for DR-4421, DR-4420, DR-4419, or FM-5281, which is the deciding factor for whether they can use this reopened application window.Apply for ED GRANTS 041919 001
- The Department of Education in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE): Education and Innovation Research (EIR): Expansion Grants CFDA Number 84.411A" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 84.411.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2019-04-19.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2019-04-23. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $15,000,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is the EIR Expansion Grants program (CFDA 84.411A)?
The Education and Innovation Research (EIR) Expansion Grants program (CFDA 84.411A) is a discretionary grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE). It is designed to support the expansion of evidence-based education innovations.
2) Is this a brand-new grant competition?
No. This notice describes a reopening of the FY 2019 EIR Expansion competition application window for a limited set of applicants. It is not a new competition open to everyone.
3) Why did the Department of Education reopen the FY 2019 application window?
The application window was reopened to give certain organizations additional time to prepare and submit applications after being disrupted by major natural disasters. The goal is to ensure applicants in impacted areas are not unfairly disadvantaged due to emergencies that affected staffing, operations, facilities, or local capacity.
4) Who is allowed to apply during the reopened period?
Eligibility for the reopened period is narrow and location-based. Only applicants that both:
- Meet the underlying eligibility definition for the EIR Expansion competition as established in the original Notice Inviting Applications (NIA), and
- Are located in a federally declared disaster area identified by FEMA under one of the specific declarations listed in the notice
Organizations outside the affected disaster areas are not permitted to submit applications during this reopened submission period.
5) Which FEMA disaster declarations qualify for this reopened submission window?
The reopened competition is limited to federally declared disaster areas identified by FEMA under the following declarations:
- DR-4421
- DR-4420
- DR-4419
- FM-5281
6) What types of events do these declarations relate to?
These declarations relate to severe storms and flooding affecting parts of Iowa, Nebraska, and Alabama, as well as the Ironworks Fire in New Mexico.
7) How do we know if our specific location is in an eligible disaster-declared jurisdiction?
The deciding factor is whether your county, parish, tribe, or other local jurisdiction is included in the eligible area designations tied to DR-4421, DR-4420, DR-4419, or FM-5281. The notice provides FEMA links so applicants can verify whether their jurisdiction is included.
8) Is the application period reopened for all applicants nationwide?
No. The notice is explicit that the application period is not reopened for all applicants. Only organizations located in the covered FEMA-designated jurisdictions and meeting the underlying EIR Expansion eligibility requirements may submit during the reopened period.
9) What must eligible applicants include in their application to use the reopened window?
Applicants submitting under the reopened window must include a certification within their application confirming they are located in an eligible disaster-declared jurisdiction.
10) Do applicants need to provide proof of location in the disaster area?
Applicants must be prepared to provide supporting documentation if the Department of Education requests it.
11) Where are the official program requirements and instructions published?
The Department notes that the opportunity listing description is only a synopsis. The controlling, official requirements are those published in the Federal Register. Applicants are directed to consult the Federal Register notice for details such as requirements, submission procedures, program priorities, performance measures, and points of contact.
12) What is the "Common Instructions" document mentioned in the notice, and why does it matter?
The notice points applicants to the Department of Education "Common Instructions for Applicants to Department of Education Discretionary Grant Programs" (published February 13, 2019, at 84 FR 3768). This document outlines standard federal application procedures and provides addresses for obtaining and submitting an application.
13) What type of funding opportunity is this?
This opportunity is categorized as a discretionary grant under the education funding activity category and is administered by the U.S. Department of Education.
14) What is the award ceiling listed for this opportunity?
The award ceiling listed in the opportunity details is $15,000,000.
15) What is the opportunity number for this grant listing?
The opportunity number provided is ED GRANTS 041919 001.
16) What closing date is shown in the listing?
The original closing date shown is April 23, 2019.
17) If our organization is located outside the FEMA-declared jurisdictions, can we submit anyway?
No. The notice states that organizations outside the affected disaster areas are not permitted to submit applications during this reopened submission period.
18) What should applicants rely on if there is a difference between a brief listing summary and the Federal Register notice?
Applicants should rely on the Federal Register notice. The Department makes clear that the listing is only a synopsis and that the Federal Register publication contains the official requirements and instructions.
19) What kinds of details should we expect to find in the Federal Register notice?
The Federal Register notice is identified as the source for detailed information including pre-application and application requirements, submission procedures, program priorities, performance measures, and points of contact.
20) What is the main purpose of limiting the reopening to specific disaster-declared areas?
The reopening is intended to ensure that prospective applicants in those impacted jurisdictions are not unfairly disadvantaged by emergencies that disrupted their ability to complete a federal grant application on the original timeline.
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