Grants to USA IHEs, Nonprofits, and Research Centers for Programs to Improve Civics and American History Education

Effective Educator Development Programs: American History and Civics Education: Presidential and Congressional Academies for American History and Civics Program,

Agency

Federal

GrantWatch ID#

209054

Funding Source

U.S. Department of Education (DOE) - Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE)

CFDA Number: 84.422A

Funding or PIN Number: ED-GRANTS-042823-001

Geographic Focus

All USA

Important Dates

LOI Date: 05/30/23
Deadline: 07/12/23 11:59 PM ET

Grant Description

Grants to USA museums, IHEs, libraries, nonprofit organizations, and research centers for programs to improve civics and American history education. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations well in advance of the deadline. Funding is intended to provide opportunities for teachers and high school students to strengthen their understanding of American history.

The Academies Program supports the establishment of (1) Presidential Academies for the Teaching of American History and Civics that offer workshops for both veteran and new teachers to strengthen their knowledge of American history, civics, and government education (Presidential Academies); and (2) Congressional Academies for Students of American History and Civics that provide high school students opportunities to enrich their understanding of these subjects (Congressional Academies).

Program Priorities:

Absolute Priority 1—Presidential Academies for the Teaching of American History and Civics.
Absolute Priority 2—Congressional Academies for Students of American History and Civics.
Competitive Preference Priority 1—Using the Resources of the National Parks.
Competitive Preference Priority 2—Promoting Equity in Student Access to Educational Resources and Opportunities.
Invitational Priority: Projects that describe how they will foster critical thinking and promote student engagement in civics education through professional development and/or student-facing projects involving media literacy, digital citizenship, or other activities designed to support students.

Recipient

Eligibility

Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Private institutions of higher education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Eligibility Criteria" for clarification)

Additional Eligibility Criteria

Eligible Applicants: An institution of higher education or nonprofit educational organization, museum, library, or research center with demonstrated expertise in historical methodology or the teaching of American history and civics; or a consortium of these entities.

In its application, an applicant must submit documentation of its organization’s demonstrated expertise in historical methodology or the teaching of American history or civics.

Note: Consortium applicants must follow the procedures for group applications described in 34 CFR 75.127 through 34 CFR 75.129.

Pre-Proposal Conference

OESE will host a pre-application webinar designed to provide technical assistance to prospective FY 2023 AHC-A Competition applicants. The webinar will occur on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 from 12:00pm to 1:30pm EST.

You may use the following information to access the informational webinar:

Click here to join the meeting: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_NzEzZGQ2ZTUtNGY2OS00MjQzLWE5MjctMWI2NDg5OWE1ZmEy%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22bd5d4514-84de-4928-a9fd-6ae10bbad677%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22bc7a90af-94a0-4965-b301-9d9026edc28b%22%7d
Meeting ID: 223 548 715 362

Or call in (audio only):
+1 202-991-0393,,236953945# United States, Washington DC
Phone Conference ID: 236 953 945#

Pre-Application Information

Timeline:
- Applications Available: April 28, 2023.
- Deadline for Notice of Intent To Apply: May 30, 2023.
- Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: July 12, 2023.
- Deadline for Intergovernmental Review: September 11, 2023.

Notice of Intent to Apply: The Department will be able to review grant applications more efficiently if we know the approximate number of applicants that intend to apply. Therefore, we strongly encourage each potential applicant to notify us of their intent to submit an application. To do so, please email the program contact person.

To do business with the Department, and to submit your application electronically using
Grants.gov, you must:
a. Have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and a Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN);
b. Be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov), the Government’s primary registrant database;
c. Provide your UEI number and TIN on your application; and
d. Maintain an active SAM registration with current information while your application is under review by the Department and, if you are awarded a grant, during the project period.

Under section 2232(g)(1) of the ESEA, each grant recipient must provide, from non-Federal sources, an amount equal to 100 percent of the amount of the grant, which may be provided in cash or through in-kind contributions, to carry out the activities supported by the grant. To meet this requirement, grantees must provide matching contributions on an annual basis relative to the amount of Academies Program funds received for a fiscal year.

View this opportunity on Grants.gov: https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=347443

For a list of relevant application documents, go to the Package tab (press Preview) on the Grants.gov link above.

Additional Funding Information

Estimated Total Program Funding:

$2,975,000

Number of Grants

3-5

Estimated Size of Grant

Estimated Range of Awards: $300,000–$1,000,000 per year.
Estimated Average Size of Awards: $650,000 per year.

Term of Contract

Project Period: Up to 60 months.

Contact Information

For further information, contact:
Orman Feres
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue SW
Washington, DC 20202–5960
Telephone: 202–453–6921
Email: Orman.Feres@ed.gov

If you have problems submitting to Grants.gov before the closing date, please contact Grants.gov Customer Support at 1-800-518-4726 or email at: mailto:support@grants.gov or access the Grants.gov Self-Service Knowledge Base web portal at: https://grants-portal.psc.gov/Welcome.aspx?pt=Grants

Grants to USA IHEs, Nonprofits, and Research Centers for Programs to Improve Civics and American History Education

Effective Educator Development Programs: American History and Civics Education: Presidential and Congressional Academies for American History and Civics Program,

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