Teacher Incentive Fund (84.374)
Program
84.374 Teacher Incentive Fund
Federal Agency
OFFICE OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Authorization
Elementary and Secondary Education Act, as amended, Title V, Part D, Subpart 1, Public Law 107-110.
Program Number
84.374
Last Known Status
Active
Objectives
To support programs that develop and implement performance-based teacher and principal compensation systems in high-need schools that must include gains in student academic achievement as well as classroom evaluations conducted multiple times during each school year among other factors. The compensation systems may also provide educators with incentives to take on additional responsibilities and leadership roles.
Types of Assistance
Project Grants.
Uses and Use Restrictions
Successful applicants must use these funds to carry out the activities described in their approved applications. Grantees may use the funds to develop and implement performance based compensation systems, including incentives to take on individual responsibilities and leadership roles.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
Eligible applicants are local educational agencies (LEAs), including charter schools that are LEAs in their State, State Education Agencies (SEAs), or partnerships of (1) an LEA, an SEA, or both, and (2) at least one non-profit organization. The fiscal agent must be the SEA or LEA.
Beneficiary Eligibility
State education agencies, local education agencies, non-profit organizations, and students, teachers and/or principals will benefit from the program.
Credentials/Documentation
None.
Application and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
Not applicable. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.
Application Procedure
Applications must prepare and submit applications in accordance with the notice published in the Federal Register. By the due date, eligible applicants must submit to the U.S. Department of Education, Application Control Center, a complete application that addresses the purposes of the program, the selection criteria, the competitive priority (if applicable) included in the application notice, and includes all required assurances and signatures. Required assurances and certifications include: Assurances for Non- Construction programs (SF 422B); Certification regarding Lobbying, Disbarment; Suspension and other Responsibility Matter, and Drug-Free Workplace Requirements (ED Form 80-00013); Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF LLL) (if applicable); Response to Notice to All Applicants (Section 427, GEPA). Applications should also include a Cover Page (SF 424); the required Budget Form (ED Form 524); an itemized budget and other budget information; a project abstract; and a program narrative that includes responses to selection criteria. Applicants are encouraged to submit (1) original and (2) copies of the application.
Award Procedure
If an applicant is successful, the Department of Education notifies the applicant's U.S. Representative and U.S. Senators and will send the successful applicant a Grant Award Notification (GAN). The Department of Education may also notify the successful applicant informally.
Deadlines
Contact the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education at TIF@ed.gov for application deadlines and information.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Appeals
None.
Renewals
Applicants may apply for a project period of up to five years. Renewals are subject to the availability of funds and a grantee's satisfactory progress.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
Each applicant must demonstrate a significant investment in, and ensure the sustainability of, its project by committing to pay for an increasing share of the project, for each year of the grant, with State, local, or other non- Federal funds. The applicant will annually increase its share of the project.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Applicants may apply for a project period of up to five years. Renewals are subject to the availability of funds and a grantee's satisfactory progress.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
Annual performance reports must be submitted during each yearly budget period in order to receive continuation awards. Final performance reports and the final evaluation report must be submitted after the end of the grant period.
Audits
In accordance with the Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) in 34 CFR 80 and OMB Circular A-133, Non-Federal entities that expend $300,000 ($500,000 for fiscal years ending after December 31, 2003) or more in a year in Federal awards shall have a single or program-specific audit conducted for that year in accordance with the provisions of this part.
Records
In accordance with the General Education Provisions Act and The Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR), certain records must be retained for 3 years.
Program Accomplishments
Not applicable, this is a new program.
Financial Information
Account Identification
91-0204-0-1-501.
Obligations
(Grants) FY 05 $0; FY 06 est $99,000,000; and FY 07 est $99,000,000.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Estimated number of awards 25-30 awards; Estimated range of awards: $300,000 to $5,000,000.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR), Parts 74, 75, 77, 79, 80, 81, 81, 82, 84, 85, 97, 98, and 99. Contact the program office for additional information.
Related Programs
None.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
Not applicable.
Headquarters Office
Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Ave., SW, Washington, DC 20202. Contact: Shelia Sjolseth. Email address Shelia.Sjolseth@ed.gov. Telephone: 202-260-5619.
Web Site Address
http://www.ed.gov/programs/teacherincentive
Examples of Funded Projects
Not applicable, this is a new program.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
The selection criteria will be included in the full application package and published in the Federal Register notice. Contact the program office for more information.
