Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE): School choice and Improvement Programs (SCIP): Promise Neighborhoods (PN), Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.215N
ID: 355159Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Department of Education (ED)

Award Range

$0 - $500K

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/355159

Additional Information

https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-06-27/pdf/2024-14054.pdf
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Education is inviting applications for the Promise Neighborhoods (PN) program under the School Choice and Improvement Programs (SCIP), with an emphasis on improving educational and developmental outcomes for children and youth in distressed communities. The program aims to provide high-quality educational and supportive services to neighborhoods facing significant challenges, including high poverty rates and academic difficulties, while fostering community engagement and collaboration among local stakeholders. Approximately $4 million is available for discretionary grants, with individual awards ranging from $400,000 to $500,000, and applications are due by September 10, 2024. For further information, applicants can contact Rich Wilson at the U.S. Department of Education via email at PromiseNeighborhoods@ed.gov or by phone at (202) 453-6709.

    Point(s) of Contact
    PromiseNeighborhoods@ed.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    2022-26554.pdf
    The document outlines revised common instructions for applicants seeking discretionary grant funds from the Department of Education, intended to streamline the application process and reduce barriers. It includes updated guidelines on application submission via Grants.gov, emphasizing the need for a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), along with requirements for registration in the System for Award Management (SAM). The revised instructions eliminate references to the Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) as the UEI has become the standard. Key application details such as submission deadlines, format specifications, and a new procedure for addressing technical issues during submission are highlighted to ensure compliance. Additionally, accessibility provisions for individuals with disabilities are included, outlining how to obtain documents in an accessible format. Overall, these instructions aim to facilitate a smoother application experience while ensuring rigorous compliance with federal regulations for education grant funding.
    2024-14054.pdf
    The Department of Education is inviting applications for the Promise Neighborhoods (PN) program for fiscal year (FY) 2024. The program aims to improve academic and developmental outcomes for children and youth in distressed communities by providing high-quality educational and supportive services. Applications are due by September 10, 2024, with pre-application meetings scheduled for prospective applicants. Approximately $4 million is available for discretionary grants, with estimates ranging from $400,000 to $500,000 per award, and a project period of up to 24 months. Eligible applicants include institutions of higher education, Indian tribes, and nonprofit entities in partnership with local educational agencies or governmental entities. The program emphasizes the integration of community services to foster student achievement, addressing issues like chronic absenteeism, community violence, and systemic inequities in education. It requires applicants to detail a needs analysis and engage local stakeholders actively in planning and implementing pipeline services. Performance indicators will measure success in areas such as school readiness, graduation rates, and overall community well-being. The program supports flexible funding for both implementation and planning activities, aiming to create sustainable improvements in educational outcomes for underserved populations.
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