Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE): School Choice and Improvement Program: Magnet Schools Assistance Program (MSAP), Assistance Listing Number 84.165A
ID: 352934Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Department of Education (ED)

Award Range

$0 - $15M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Education

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/352934

Additional Information

https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-03-14/pdf/2024-05420.pdf
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Education is inviting applications for the Magnet Schools Assistance Program (MSAP) under the School Choice and Improvement Program, with an emphasis on supporting local educational agencies (LEAs) in implementing desegregation plans through the establishment or enhancement of magnet schools. This program aims to foster diverse student populations, improve educational opportunities, and enhance academic outcomes, thereby promoting educational equity. The total estimated funding for the program is $84 million, with individual awards ranging from $1.5 million to $3.5 million, and applications are due by May 13, 2024. Interested applicants can contact Gillian Cohen-Boyer at the U.S. Department of Education or email msap.team@ed.gov for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    msap.team@ed.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    2022-26554.pdf
    The document outlines revised common instructions for applicants seeking funding from the Department of Education's discretionary grant programs. Published on December 7, 2022, it supersedes earlier guidance from December 27, 2021, aiming to streamline the application process and reduce barriers. Key updates include the removal of references to the Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) in favor of the Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) due to its full implementation. Instructions detail how to obtain application packages, submission requirements via Grants.gov, and the necessity of having an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM). The document also emphasizes the importance of adhering to submission deadlines and includes protocols for electronic and paper applications, along with accommodations for individuals with disabilities. The overarching purpose is to facilitate a smoother application process while ensuring compliance with federal requirements, thus enhancing accessibility to federal grant opportunities.
    2024-05420.pdf
    The Department of Education is inviting applications for the Magnet Schools Assistance Program (MSAP) for fiscal year 2024. This initiative aims to support local educational agencies (LEAs) in desegregating schools through the creation or revision of magnet schools as part of voluntary or required desegregation plans. The program is designed to promote diverse student bodies, enhance educational opportunities, and improve academic outcomes. Eligible applicants can submit proposals from March 14, 2024, with deadlines for intent to apply and application transmittal specified. This year's competition features two absolute priorities for new and existing grantees and several competitive preference priorities focusing on needs for assistance, student selection methods, socioeconomic diversity, and educator workforce development. The estimated funding for the program totals $149 million, with anticipated awards ranging from $1.5 million to $3.5 million per year. The projects will be evaluated based on several criteria, including effectiveness in addressing minority group isolation, recruitment strategies, and fostering interaction among diverse student populations. The program underscores the federal commitment to enhancing educational equity through diverse and inclusive school environments.
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