This is a great way to get involved and learn more about FIPSE grants! The email below came from Susan Lehmann. She's a wonderful resource and would welcome a conversation with anyone interested in learning more about this process.
Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE) Seeks Proposal Reviewers for FY 2010 Grant Competitions
FIPSE seeks proposal reviewers for its FY 2010 grant competitions. As in the past, we seek individuals with a variety of experience in postsecondary education – teaching, curriculum development, support services, program evaluation, administration, etc. If you have previously registered in the Department of Education’s field reader database, please be sure to update your profile to maintain eligibility. Please also indicate any expertise which you may have in the FY 2010 fields of high demand listed below.
For the spring and summer of FY 2010, FIPSE is especially interested in expanding its current pool of reviewers to include individuals with expertise in:
support services for veterans,
college bookstore operations/reduction of textbook costs,
college work-study/off-campus community service, and
closed-captioning/real-time writers.
Reviewers are generally asked to read 5-10 proposals and are compensated for their efforts. The Office of Postsecondary Education at the U.S. Department of Education requires that all field readers have a Bachelor’s or higher degree, but FIPSE generally selects proposal reviewers with an advanced degree. If you are interested in being a proposal reviewer, please sign up in the Department of Education’s field reader database. The Web address is http://opeweb.ed.gov/frs/register.cfm. When signing up in the field reader system, please select to read for the “Comprehensive Grant Program” because reviewers for several grant competitions are drawn from this pool. For more information about all FIPSE grant programs and new initiatives, please see www.ed.gov/fipse .
Please forward this message to any colleagues that you think may be interested in serving as proposal reviewers. Thank you.
Dr. Susan G. Lehmann
Education Research Analyst
Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE)
Office of Postsecondary Education
U.S. Department of Education
1990 K Street NW - 6th floor
Washington, D.C. 20006-8544
(202) 502-7516
FIPSE Competitive Grants Awarded FY 2006 - FY 2009
FIPSE Evaluation Materials
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Monday, April 5, 2010
Lumina launches $8 million effort to help adults complete college degrees- Deadline is May 14, 2010
Here is a link to the full article: http://www.luminafoundation.org/newsroom/news_releases/2010-04-01.html
This RFP targets "the third group – adults with some college credits but no degree – what we are calling the adult degree completion market."
Lumina Foundation is interested in supporting large-scale efforts to increase degree completion for adults who have earned some college credits. We are also interested in efforts that demonstrate achievement of intermediate outcomes that may lead to increased degree attainment; e.g. reduced time to degree, accelerated programs in higher education institutions, more adult applicants for financial aid, and policy supports for increased attainment among adults.
We define large-scale efforts as those that are national; statewide; state system level (multiple institutions within a state system of postsecondary education – two-year and/or four-year institutions); and/or multi-institution consortia, groups, networks, and partnerships. Large-scale also refers to the scope of programs and services. Applicants must define both the scope and scale of the proposed effort in their pre-proposal.
We’re looking especially for efforts that employ multiple, cross-cutting strategies that target the returning adult. These strategies could include the improvement of practices, programs and services; will-building (e.g., communications, convenings and forums); state and institutional policy reforms; research and evaluation (e.g., strengthening data systems to follow results of efforts); planning (e.g., state action plans); and special approaches to working with employers.
Pre-Proposal Web Conference
Potential applicants are invited to participate in the Adult Degree Completion grant information Web conference scheduled for April 14, 2010, 3:00 p.m. EDT. During the call, Lumina Foundation staff will provide additional information on the grant process and answer questions from participants. Please go to https://luminafoundation.webex.com to register for the Web conference (registration will be open approximately one week prior to the conference).
Key dates
Adult Degree Completion program RFP Issue Date April 1, 2010
Pre-Proposal Web Conference April 14, 2010 (3:00 p.m. EDT)
Pre- Proposal Due (electronically) May 14, 2010 (11:59 p.m. EDT)
Proposal Invitations June 15, 2010
Notification of Declined Pre-Proposal July 1, 2010
Full Proposal Due (electronically) July 30, 2010 (11:59 p.m. EDT)
Negotiation Period August 5-15, 2010
Selection Announcement September 1, 2010
Grant Agreement September 15, 2010
For questions, contact Adultdegreecompletion@luminafoundation.org
This RFP targets "the third group – adults with some college credits but no degree – what we are calling the adult degree completion market."
Lumina Foundation is interested in supporting large-scale efforts to increase degree completion for adults who have earned some college credits. We are also interested in efforts that demonstrate achievement of intermediate outcomes that may lead to increased degree attainment; e.g. reduced time to degree, accelerated programs in higher education institutions, more adult applicants for financial aid, and policy supports for increased attainment among adults.
We define large-scale efforts as those that are national; statewide; state system level (multiple institutions within a state system of postsecondary education – two-year and/or four-year institutions); and/or multi-institution consortia, groups, networks, and partnerships. Large-scale also refers to the scope of programs and services. Applicants must define both the scope and scale of the proposed effort in their pre-proposal.
We’re looking especially for efforts that employ multiple, cross-cutting strategies that target the returning adult. These strategies could include the improvement of practices, programs and services; will-building (e.g., communications, convenings and forums); state and institutional policy reforms; research and evaluation (e.g., strengthening data systems to follow results of efforts); planning (e.g., state action plans); and special approaches to working with employers.
Pre-Proposal Web Conference
Potential applicants are invited to participate in the Adult Degree Completion grant information Web conference scheduled for April 14, 2010, 3:00 p.m. EDT. During the call, Lumina Foundation staff will provide additional information on the grant process and answer questions from participants. Please go to https://luminafoundation.webex.com to register for the Web conference (registration will be open approximately one week prior to the conference).
Key dates
Adult Degree Completion program RFP Issue Date April 1, 2010
Pre-Proposal Web Conference April 14, 2010 (3:00 p.m. EDT)
Pre- Proposal Due (electronically) May 14, 2010 (11:59 p.m. EDT)
Proposal Invitations June 15, 2010
Notification of Declined Pre-Proposal July 1, 2010
Full Proposal Due (electronically) July 30, 2010 (11:59 p.m. EDT)
Negotiation Period August 5-15, 2010
Selection Announcement September 1, 2010
Grant Agreement September 15, 2010
For questions, contact Adultdegreecompletion@luminafoundation.org
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Veterans Workforce Investment Program (VWIP) - Deadline April 26, 2010
Here is a link to the announcement- http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=TyBFL0xJLcCX6Z4h1hrQG2CNYYprvJhnWh7yH5hRmdyY2l1CL4Pd!36428898?oppId=53204&mode=VIEW
Eligible Applicants: Applications for funds will be accepted from public agencies and non-profit organizations, including state and local workforce investment boards and faith- based and neighborhood partnerships, Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU), Historically Black Colleges and University (HBCU), land grant schools and tribal colleges that are determined to have familiarity with the area and population to be served and can administer an effective program, under WIA section 168(a) (2). Eligible applicants generally fall into one of the following categories: A. Applicants should establish partnerships with State and local Workforce Investment Boards (SWIBs/LWIBs), established under Sections 111 and 117 of the Workforce Investment Act. B. Public agencies, meaning any public agency of a State or of a general purpose political subdivision of a State that has the power to levy taxes and spend funds, as well as general corporate and police powers. (This typically refers to cities and counties.) A State agency may propose in its application to serve one or more of the jurisdictions located in its State. This does not preclude a city or county agency from submitting an application to serve its own jurisdiction. C. Non-profit organizations (including faith-based and neighborhood partnerships). If claiming 501(c) (3) status, the Internal Revenue Service statement indicating 501(c) (3) status approval must be submitted. Applicants for VWIP must satisfy a “responsibility review” that demonstrates an ability to administer Federal funds. See 20 CFR 667.170. Other eligible applicants include joint labor-management training programs, representatives from local governments, conservation corps, community colleges, and small businesses. Entities described in Section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code that engage in lobbying activities are not eligible to receive funds under this announcement because Section 18 of the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995, Public Law No. 104-65, 109 Stat. 691, prohibits the award of Federal funds to these entities. In accordance with 29 CFR Part 98, entities that are debarred or suspended shall be excluded from Federal financial assistance and are ineligible to receive a VWIP grant.
Agency Name
OASAM
Description
(Applicants for Grant Funds Should Read This Notice in Its Entirety) The U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL), Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (VETS), announces a grant competition under the Veterans’ Workforce Investment Program (VWIP) for Program Year (PY) 2010, as authorized under Section 168 of the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) of 1998. This Solicitation for Grant Applications (SGA) notice contains all of the necessary information and forms needed to apply for grant funding. Selected programs will assist eligible Veterans by providing employment, training, support services, credentialing, networking information, and/or other assistance. Under this PY 2010 SGA, VETS anticipates that up to $2 million will be available for grant awards up to a maximum of $500,000 for each grant award. VETS anticipates approximately 4 awards will be made under this solicitation with the possibility of additional awards contingent upon applicant funding requests. The period of performance for these PY 2010 grants will be July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011. Two (2) optional years of additional funding may be available, depending upon Congressional appropriations, the agency’s decision to exercise the optional year(s) of funding, and satisfactory grantee and sub-awardee(s) performance. Failure to provide timely and accurate reporting may jeopardize optional year funding. There may be future addendums to this solicitation published on Grants.gov and the VETS website. All applicants are responsible for checking back to Grants.gov and the VETS website regularly to ensure they have all of the latest information regarding any updates to this solicitation.
Contact information:
Cassandra Mitchell
Grants Management Specialist
Phone 202-693-4570 mitchell.cassandra@dol.gov
Note: I talked to Cassandra this morning, and she is SUPER helpful! Feel free to call her if you have questions. She said this grant is typically offered every other year and is competitive.
Eligible Applicants: Applications for funds will be accepted from public agencies and non-profit organizations, including state and local workforce investment boards and faith- based and neighborhood partnerships, Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU), Historically Black Colleges and University (HBCU), land grant schools and tribal colleges that are determined to have familiarity with the area and population to be served and can administer an effective program, under WIA section 168(a) (2). Eligible applicants generally fall into one of the following categories: A. Applicants should establish partnerships with State and local Workforce Investment Boards (SWIBs/LWIBs), established under Sections 111 and 117 of the Workforce Investment Act. B. Public agencies, meaning any public agency of a State or of a general purpose political subdivision of a State that has the power to levy taxes and spend funds, as well as general corporate and police powers. (This typically refers to cities and counties.) A State agency may propose in its application to serve one or more of the jurisdictions located in its State. This does not preclude a city or county agency from submitting an application to serve its own jurisdiction. C. Non-profit organizations (including faith-based and neighborhood partnerships). If claiming 501(c) (3) status, the Internal Revenue Service statement indicating 501(c) (3) status approval must be submitted. Applicants for VWIP must satisfy a “responsibility review” that demonstrates an ability to administer Federal funds. See 20 CFR 667.170. Other eligible applicants include joint labor-management training programs, representatives from local governments, conservation corps, community colleges, and small businesses. Entities described in Section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code that engage in lobbying activities are not eligible to receive funds under this announcement because Section 18 of the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995, Public Law No. 104-65, 109 Stat. 691, prohibits the award of Federal funds to these entities. In accordance with 29 CFR Part 98, entities that are debarred or suspended shall be excluded from Federal financial assistance and are ineligible to receive a VWIP grant.
Agency Name
OASAM
Description
(Applicants for Grant Funds Should Read This Notice in Its Entirety) The U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL), Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (VETS), announces a grant competition under the Veterans’ Workforce Investment Program (VWIP) for Program Year (PY) 2010, as authorized under Section 168 of the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) of 1998. This Solicitation for Grant Applications (SGA) notice contains all of the necessary information and forms needed to apply for grant funding. Selected programs will assist eligible Veterans by providing employment, training, support services, credentialing, networking information, and/or other assistance. Under this PY 2010 SGA, VETS anticipates that up to $2 million will be available for grant awards up to a maximum of $500,000 for each grant award. VETS anticipates approximately 4 awards will be made under this solicitation with the possibility of additional awards contingent upon applicant funding requests. The period of performance for these PY 2010 grants will be July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011. Two (2) optional years of additional funding may be available, depending upon Congressional appropriations, the agency’s decision to exercise the optional year(s) of funding, and satisfactory grantee and sub-awardee(s) performance. Failure to provide timely and accurate reporting may jeopardize optional year funding. There may be future addendums to this solicitation published on Grants.gov and the VETS website. All applicants are responsible for checking back to Grants.gov and the VETS website regularly to ensure they have all of the latest information regarding any updates to this solicitation.
Contact information:
Cassandra Mitchell
Grants Management Specialist
Phone 202-693-4570 mitchell.cassandra@dol.gov
Note: I talked to Cassandra this morning, and she is SUPER helpful! Feel free to call her if you have questions. She said this grant is typically offered every other year and is competitive.
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