Closed ED-GRANTS-040611-001 CFDA 84.066 Discretionary

Educational Opportunity Centers CFDA 84.066A

Posted by Department of Education

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement — Educational Opportunity Centers CFDA 84.066A — is cataloged under number ED-GRANTS-040611-001 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 84.066, posted by Department of Education. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on April 6, 2011. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is Up to $1,172,000. The agency has projected $46.8 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 124 awards. If the agency funds the expected 124 awards from the $46.8 million estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $378,000. Cost sharing is not required, so applicants do not need to commit matching funds to be competitive on this opportunity. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. This opportunity closed on May 23, 2011. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number, so monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully — federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed — it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities.

Award Range

Up to $1,172,000

Close Date

May 23, 2011

Applications Available: April 6, 2011. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: May 23, 2011.

Posted

April 6, 2011

Est. Total Funding

$46,830,000

Expected Awards

124

Instrument

Grant

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.Purpose of Program: The purpose of the EOC Program is to provide information regarding financial and academic assistance available for individuals who desire to pursue a program of postsecondary education; to provide assistance to these individuals in applying for admission to institutions at which a program of postsecondary education is offered, including assistance in preparing necessary applications for use by admissions and financial aid officers; and to improve the financial and economic literacy of participants. Applications for grants under the EOC Program, CFDA number 84.066A, must be submitted electronically using the governmentwide Grants.gov Apply site at www.Grants.gov.You may access the electronic grant application for the EOC Program at http://www.Grants.gov. You must search for the downloadable application package for this program by the CFDA number. Do not include the CFDA number's alpha suffix in your search (e.g., search for 84.066, not 84.066A). The telephone number for the Grants.gov Helpdesk is 1-800-518-4726 or e-mail: support@grants.gov.

Eligibility

25

Official Listing on Grants.gov

View full details, application forms, and submission instructions.

View on Grants.gov

Agency Contact

Joyce Mays <br/>Management Analyst <br/>Phone 202-245-6122 <br/>joyce.mays@ed.gov <br/>Program Manager: <br/>Rachael Couch <br/>U.S. Department of Education <br/>1990 K Street, NW., room 7000, <br/>Washington, DC 20006 <br/>Telephone:(202) 502-7600 or by e-mail: <br/> <br/> <br/>

Key Dates

Posted April 6, 2011
Close Date May 23, 2011
Archive Date June 22, 2011
Last Updated April 6, 2011

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "Educational Opportunity Centers CFDA 84.066A", offered by Department of Education. It is associated with CFDA program 84.066. 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 noti...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on May 23, 2011. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is Up to $1,172,000. Total estimated funding: $46,830,000. Expected number of awards: 124.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from Grants.gov and SAM.gov and is for informational purposes only. Opportunity details, deadlines, and eligibility requirements change frequently. Always verify current information directly on Grants.gov before applying. PlainGrants is not affiliated with any federal agency.

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