Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 020520 001
The Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE) Native American-Serving Nontribal Institutions (NASNTI) Program, CFDA 84.031X, is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Education designed to strengthen colleges and universities that serve Native American students but are not tribal institutions. The central goal is to help eligible institutions of higher education improve and expand their capacity to support Native American students and low-income individuals. Funding can be used to plan, develop, or implement institutional improvements that make the campus better equipped to meet student needs, strengthen services, and build long-term institutional effectiveness.
This opportunity was published under Funding Opportunity Number ED GRANTS 020520 001 and supports activities in the education category. Awards may be issued as grants and may also be structured as cooperative agreements, depending on how the Department administers a specific award. The synopsis emphasizes that applicants should rely on the official Federal Register application notice for the complete requirements, including eligibility definitions, application formatting and submission rules, required assurances, performance measures, program priorities, and other compliance details. The Department also points applicants to the Department of Education "Common Instructions for Applicants to Department of Education Discretionary Grant Programs" (published February 13, 2019, 84 FR 3768) for standardized federal submission and procedural instructions.
Key dates listed for this cycle indicate that applications became available on February 5, 2020. The deadline for transmittal of applications was March 6, 2020, and the deadline for intergovernmental review was May 5, 2020. The anticipated scale of the competition included an expected 12 awards, with an award ceiling of $400,000 per award (as reflected in the opportunity data provided). While the eligibility field is summarized as "Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)," the notice makes clear that eligibility is limited to institutions that meet the statutory definition of a NASNTI, so applicants are expected to verify eligibility directly against the Federal Register notice.
The program description highlights that funded projects should focus on strengthening the institution itself in ways that translate into improved outcomes and support for the target student populations. In practice, this can include efforts that expand academic support, student services, retention and completion strategies, and other capacity-building work aligned to Native American student success and the needs of low-income students, as permitted by the authorizing statute and the competition's priorities. Because the synopsis is not exhaustive, the official notice is the controlling source for what activities are allowable, what evidence and data may be required, and how the Department will score applications.
For questions about the competition, the listed federal contact for this opportunity is Don Crews at the U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue SW, Room 268-42, Washington, DC 20202-4260, phone (202) 453-7920, email Don.Crews@ed.gov. The Department also directs prospective applicants to use the official Federal Register and related government sites (including govinfo.gov) for free access to the full announcement and instructions, since the Federal Register publication is the authoritative version of the opportunity.Apply for ED GRANTS 020520 001
- The Department of Education in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE): Native American-Serving Nontribal Institutions (NASNTI) Program CFDA 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 Feb 05, 2020.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 06, 2020 Applications Available February 5, 2020. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications March 6, 2020. Deadline for Intergovernmental Review May 5, 2020. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT Don Crews, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, room 268-42, Washington, DC 20202-4260. Telephone (202) 453-7920. 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 $400,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 12 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is the NASNTI Program (CFDA 84.031X)?
The Native American-Serving Nontribal Institutions (NASNTI) Program, CFDA 84.031X, is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE). It is designed to strengthen colleges and universities that serve Native American students but are not tribal institutions.
2) What is the main purpose of this grant opportunity?
The central goal is to help eligible institutions of higher education improve and expand their capacity to support Native American students and low-income individuals. The program focuses on institutional strengthening so the campus is better equipped to meet student needs, strengthen services, and improve long-term institutional effectiveness.
3) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to institutions that meet the statutory definition of a Native American-Serving Nontribal Institution (NASNTI). The opportunity summary notes that applicants should verify eligibility directly against the official Federal Register application notice, since the synopsis is not the controlling source.
4) Are tribal colleges and universities eligible under this program?
The program is specifically described as supporting institutions that serve Native American students but are not tribal institutions. Applicants should rely on the official Federal Register notice for the full eligibility definitions and any limitations.
5) What types of projects or activities can grant funds support?
Funding can be used to plan, develop, or implement institutional improvements that increase the institution's capacity to support the target student populations. The description highlights efforts that strengthen the institution in ways that translate into improved outcomes and support for Native American students and low-income individuals.
6) What are examples of focus areas mentioned for funded projects?
The program description mentions capacity-building work aligned to student success, which in practice can include expanding academic support, strengthening student services, implementing retention and completion strategies, and other institutional improvements permitted by the authorizing statute and the competition's priorities.
7) Where can I find the complete and authoritative requirements for the competition?
The official Federal Register application notice is the controlling source for the complete requirements. It includes eligibility definitions, application formatting and submission rules, required assurances, performance measures, program priorities, and other compliance details. The Department also points applicants to related government sites (including govinfo.gov) for free access to the full announcement and instructions.
8) What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this NASNTI competition?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed for this cycle is ED GRANTS 020520 001.
9) What agency administers this program?
This opportunity is administered by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE).
10) What type of award is expected (grant or cooperative agreement)?
Awards may be issued as grants and may also be structured as cooperative agreements, depending on how the Department administers a specific award.
11) What category does this funding opportunity fall under?
The opportunity supports activities in the education category.
12) When did applications become available for this cycle?
Applications became available on February 5, 2020.
13) What was the deadline to submit an application?
The deadline for transmittal of applications was March 6, 2020.
14) What was the deadline for intergovernmental review?
The deadline for intergovernmental review was May 5, 2020.
15) How many awards were expected for this competition?
The anticipated scale of the competition included an expected 12 awards.
16) What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling listed in the opportunity data provided is $400,000 per award.
17) Does the synopsis include everything I need to know to apply?
No. The synopsis emphasizes that it is not exhaustive. Applicants are directed to rely on the official Federal Register application notice for complete requirements, including what activities are allowable, what evidence and data may be required, and how the Department will score applications.
18) Where can I find standardized Department of Education application instructions?
The Department references the "Common Instructions for Applicants to Department of Education Discretionary Grant Programs" (published February 13, 2019, 84 FR 3768) for standardized federal submission and procedural instructions.
19) What kinds of compliance details should applicants expect to address?
According to the synopsis, the official Federal Register notice covers key compliance items such as eligibility definitions, application formatting and submission rules, required assurances, performance measures, program priorities, and other compliance details.
20) Who is the federal contact for questions about this opportunity?
The listed federal contact is Don Crews, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue SW, Room 268-42, Washington, DC 20202-4260. Phone: (202) 453-7920. Email: Don.Crews@ed.gov.
21) What is the best source to confirm whether a specific activity is allowable?
The synopsis states that the official Federal Register application notice is the controlling source for allowable activities, evidence and data requirements, and the scoring approach used by the Department.
22) Why does the eligibility field appear as "Others" in the summary?
The summary lists eligibility as "Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)," but also notes that eligibility is limited to institutions meeting the statutory definition of a NASNTI. For the exact definition and verification steps, applicants are directed to the Federal Register notice.
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