Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 041223 001
The Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE) Native American-Serving Nontribal Institutions (NASNTI) Program (Assistance Listing Number 84.031X) is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Education designed to strengthen the ability of eligible colleges and universities to serve Native American students and low-income students. The program’s core focus is institutional capacity-building: it supports schools in planning, developing, and carrying out projects that expand services, improve student outcomes, and generally increase the institution’s effectiveness in meeting the needs of these populations. The funding opportunity summary provided is a synopsis of the official Federal Register notice, and applicants are expected to rely on the Federal Register publication for the definitive requirements, priorities, performance measures, and submission instructions.
Funding is offered through grants and, in some cases, cooperative agreements under the Department of Education’s higher education assistance framework (CFDA/Assistance Listing 84.031). Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and other entities as further clarified in the official notice’s eligibility section. The opportunity was posted with an application availability date of April 12, 2023, and a deadline to submit applications of June 12, 2023. An intergovernmental review deadline is listed as August 10, 2023, reflecting the additional timeline that may apply under applicable federal review processes.
In terms of scale, the notice indicates an anticipated maximum award amount (award ceiling) of $800,000, with an expectation of making about 9 awards. While the summary does not list specific allowable activities, it makes clear that funded work should be tied to improving and expanding institutional capacity to better serve Native American and low-income students. In practice, capacity-building grants like NASNTI commonly support initiatives such as strengthening academic support systems, improving retention and completion strategies, expanding student services, upgrading data systems used to track outcomes and target interventions, enhancing instruction and curriculum supports, and building institutional partnerships that improve student access and success. The precise list of permissible activities, any required activities, and any competitive preference priorities would be spelled out in the Federal Register application notice.
The Department of Education directs applicants to consult the Revised Common Instructions for Applicants to Department of Education Discretionary Grant Programs (published December 7, 2022 in the Federal Register) for standard submission procedures, including where and how to obtain and submit applications. For direct questions, the listed program contact is Don Crews at the U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue SW, room 2B110, Washington, DC 20202-4260, telephone (202) 280-8775, email Don.Crews@ed.gov. For official reference materials, the notice points readers to the Federal Register and Code of Federal Regulations via GPO access, emphasizing that the Federal Register publication is the authoritative source for all program rules and application requirements.Apply for ED GRANTS 041223 001
- The Department of Education in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE): Higher Education Programs (HEP): Native American-Serving Nontribal Institutions (NASNTI) Program, Assistance Listing Number 84.031X" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 84.031.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 12, 2023.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 12, 2023 Applications Available April 12, 2023. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications June 12, 2023. Deadline for Intergovernmental Review August 10, 2023. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT Don Crews, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, room 2B110, Washington, DC 20202-4260. Telephone (202) 280-8775. Email Don.Crews@ed.gov.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $800,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 9 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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NASNTI (84.031X) Grant Opportunity FAQs
What is the NASNTI Program (Assistance Listing 84.031X)?
The Native American-Serving Nontribal Institutions (NASNTI) Program (Assistance Listing Number 84.031X) is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE). It is designed to strengthen the ability of eligible colleges and universities to serve Native American students and low-income students through institutional capacity-building efforts.
What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The core focus is institutional capacity-building. Funds support institutions in planning, developing, and carrying out projects that expand services, improve student outcomes, and increase the institution's overall effectiveness in meeting the needs of Native American and low-income students.
Which federal agency is offering this grant?
This opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of Education, specifically the Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE).
Is this a discretionary grant or a formula grant?
This is a discretionary grant opportunity, meaning applications are competitively reviewed and awards are made based on the criteria and priorities described in the official notice.
What types of awards are available (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
Funding is offered through grants and, in some cases, cooperative agreements under the Department of Education's higher education assistance framework (CFDA/Assistance Listing 84.031). Whether a project is supported as a grant or a cooperative agreement is addressed in the official notice.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and other entities as further clarified in the eligibility section of the official Federal Register notice.
What populations should the proposed project focus on serving?
Projects should be tied to strengthening an institution's capacity to better serve Native American students and low-income students.
What kinds of activities can the grant support?
The summary does not provide a definitive list of allowable activities, but it emphasizes capacity-building work that improves and expands institutional effectiveness for Native American and low-income students. Capacity-building grants like NASNTI commonly support efforts such as strengthening academic support systems, improving retention and completion strategies, expanding student services, upgrading institutional data systems used to track outcomes and target interventions, enhancing instruction and curriculum supports, and building partnerships that improve student access and success. The precise allowable activities, any required activities, and any competitive preference priorities are spelled out in the Federal Register application notice.
What is the maximum award amount?
The anticipated maximum award amount (award ceiling) listed in the notice summary is $800,000.
How many awards does the Department expect to make?
The notice summary indicates an expectation of making about 9 awards.
When were applications made available?
The application availability date listed for this opportunity is April 12, 2023.
What was the application deadline?
The deadline to submit applications listed in the summary is June 12, 2023.
What is the intergovernmental review deadline and when is it due?
An intergovernmental review deadline is listed as August 10, 2023. This reflects an additional timeline that may apply under applicable federal review processes.
Where can applicants find the official and definitive requirements for this opportunity?
The funding opportunity summary is only a synopsis. Applicants are expected to rely on the official Federal Register notice for definitive requirements, priorities, performance measures, eligibility details, and submission instructions.
What are the "Revised Common Instructions" and why do they matter?
The Department of Education directs applicants to consult the Revised Common Instructions for Applicants to Department of Education Discretionary Grant Programs (published December 7, 2022 in the Federal Register). These instructions provide standard submission procedures, including where and how to obtain and submit applications.
What assistance listing (CFDA) number should applicants reference?
The opportunity is identified as Assistance Listing Number 84.031X and is part of the Department of Education's higher education assistance framework under Assistance Listing 84.031.
Who is the program contact for questions?
The listed program contact is Don Crews, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue SW, room 2B110, Washington, DC 20202-4260, telephone (202) 280-8775, email Don.Crews@ed.gov.
Where can applicants access official reference materials like the Federal Register and CFR?
The notice points readers to the Federal Register and Code of Federal Regulations via GPO access and emphasizes that the Federal Register publication is the authoritative source for program rules and application requirements.
If there is a conflict between the synopsis and the Federal Register notice, which controls?
The Federal Register publication is described as the authoritative source for all program rules and application requirements. The synopsis is not intended to replace the official notice.
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