Innovative Approaches to Literacy; Promise Neighborhoods; Full-Service Community Schools; and Congressionally Directed Spending for Elementary and Secondary Education Community Projects

 

The Innovative Approaches to Literacy program supports high-quality programs designed to develop and improve literacy skills for children and students from birth through 12th grade in high-need local educational agencies and schools. The Promise Neighborhoods program supports distressed communities in improving the academic and developmental outcomes for children, youth, and their families from birth through college. The Full-Service Community Schools supports the planning, implementation, and operation of full-service community schools that improve the coordination, integration, accessibility, and effectiveness of services for children and families, particularly for children attending high-poverty schools, including high-poverty rural schools. Congressionally Directed Spending for Elementary and Secondary Education Community Projects provides grants to entities identified in explanatory statements accompanying appropriation acts for the purposes described therein, providing a variety of education services.

General information about this opportunity
Last Known Status
Active
Program Number
84.215
Federal Agency/Office
Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, Department of Education
Type(s) of Assistance Offered
B - Project Grants
Program Accomplishments
Fiscal Year 2016 No Current Data Available. No Current Data Available.
Fiscal Year 2017 No Current Data Available.
Fiscal Year 2019 No Current Data Available.
Fiscal Year 2023 No Current Data Available.
Fiscal Year 2024 No Current Data Available.
Authorization
Innovative Approaches to Literacy - Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965), as amended (ESEA), Title II, Part B, Subpart 2, Section 2226. Promise Neighborhoods.
ESEA, Title IV, Part F, Subpart 2, Section 4624. Full-Service Community Schools
ESEA, Title IV, Part F, Subpart 2, Section 4625.
Congressionally Directed Spending for Elementary and Secondary Education Community Projects: Appropriations acts
Who is eligible to apply/benefit from this assistance?
Applicant Eligibility
Local educational agencies, the Bureau of Indian Education, institutions of higher education, Indian tribes or tribal organizations, public and private organizations and institutions may apply.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Local educational agencies, institutions of higher education, Indian tribes or tribal organizations, public and private organizations and institutions will benefit.
Credentials/Documentation
OMB Circular No. A-21; OMB Circular No. A-122
What is the process for applying and being award this assistance?
Pre-Application Procedure
Preapplication coordination is not applicable.
Application Procedure
2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. Application procedures are described in application notices published annually in the Federal Register. Contact the headquarters offices listed below for application packages containing the announcement, application, and assurance forms and for further information about the specific programs.
Award Procedure
Awards are competitively selected following review by nonfederal experts in accordance with Subpart D of Part 75 of the Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR).
Deadlines
Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for application deadlines
Approval/Disapproval Decision Time
Approximately 120 days.
Appeals
Not applicable.
Renewals
As required by the Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) for direct grant program (see 34 CFR 75.253). Generally, for multiple-year awards, continuation awards after the first budget period are made if: sufficient funds have been appropriated; the recipient has either made substantial progress in the meeting of the goals of the project or obtained approval for changes in the project; the recipient has submitted all required reports; and continuation is in the best interest of the government.
How are proposals selected?
The selection criteria for these programs are contained in Section 75.210 of the Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR). The specific criteria to be used for particular grant competitions are announced in the application package or application notice in the Federal Register. Selection criteria do not apply to Congressionally Directed Spending for Elementary and Secondary Education Community Projects.
How may assistance be used?
Funds may be used to support a wide range of projects under the specific program authorities. Competitions are announced in the Federal Register. Specific limitations and restrictions for each competition are provided in the Federal Register notice.
What are the requirements after being awarded this opportunity?
Reporting
Performance Reports: Reporting on performance measures is required as part of the submittal of form ED524B.
Auditing
In accordance with the provisions of 2 CFR 200, Subpart F - Audit Requirements, non-Federal entities that expend financial assistance of $750,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Non-Federal entities that expend less than $750,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in 2 CFR 200.503.
Records
As required by 2 CFR 200.333 and 34 CFR 75. Generally, records related to grant funds, compliance, and performance must be maintained for a period of 3 years after completion.
Other Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
Statutory formula is not applicable to this assistance listing.

Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.

MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Awards are made annually. Following an initial, competitively selected award, additional non-competing continuation awards may be made. The possible length of the project is announced in the application notice in the Federal Register. Renewals are subject to the availability of appropriations. Electronic transfer.
Who do I contact about this opportunity?
Regional or Local Office
None/Not specified.
Headquarters Office
Innovative Approaches to Literacy: Michelle Georgia
Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE), 400 Maryland Avenue S.W.
Washington, DC 20202 US
michelle.georgia@ed.gov
Phone: (202)453-5501

Promise Neighborhoods and Full-Service Community Schools: Elson Nash
Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE); 400 Maryland Ave, SW
Washington, DC 20202 USA
elson.nash@ed.gov
Phone: (202)260-2655
Website Address
http://www2.ed.gov
Financial Information
Account Identification
91-0204-0-1-501
Obligations
(Project Grants) FY 22$189,000,000.00; FY 23 est $271,000,000.00; FY 24 est $504,000,000.00; FY 21$139,000,000.00; FY 20$132,000,000.00; FY 19$122,754,000.00; FY 18$122,754,000.00; FY 17$110,254,000.00; FY 16$53,815,000.00; -
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Varies by competition.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
Applicable Regulations: (a) The Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) in 34 CFR parts 75, 77, 79, 81, 82, 84, 86, 97, 98, and 99. (b) The Office of Management and Budget Guidelines to Agencies on Governmentwide Debarment and Suspension (Nonprocurement) in 2 CFR part 180, as adopted and amended as regulations of the Department in 2 CFR part 3485. (c) The Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards in 2 CFR part 200, as adopted and amended as regulations of the Department in 2 CFR part 3474.
Examples of Funded Projects
Fiscal Year 2016 No Current Data Available. No Current Data Available.
Fiscal Year 2017 No Current Data Available.
Fiscal Year 2018 No Current Data Available.
Fiscal Year 2019 No Current Data Available.
Fiscal Year 2023 No Current Data Available.

 



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