There are two application processes for this program -- one for eligibility and one for grant funding.

FY 2012 Application for Eligibility

You must be designated an eligible institution before applying for funding under this program. The FY 2012 application to request designation as an eligible institution and to request a waiver of the non-federal cost share requirement is now available.

• FY 2012 Application to Request Designation as an Eligible Institution
  Closing Dates: February 10, 2012 and March 9, 2012
  Federal Register Notice dated December 15, 2011

Information for Grant Funding

Timeline

Last competition: FY 2011
Deadline for transmitting applications: April 25, 2011

Federal Register Notice

• Notice Inviting Applications for New Awards Using FY 2010 Funds dated February 23, 2011.

Current Application

The FY 2011 competition for this program closed on April 25, 2011. Applications are currently being processed. The archived application below should be used for reference only. Some of the forms may be found in the forms library.

• FY 2011 Application (archived): MS Word (402K) | PDF (860K)

Tips and Assistance

Tips for submitting applications electronically through Grants.gov:

• Begin the Grants.gov registration process as soon as possible. Register early: preferably at least five days before the deadline.
• Download and review the application instructions from Grants.gov.
• Complete the application package according to the application instructions.
• Review and verify all program assurances and certifications.
• Verify on Grants.gov that registration is complete and that your Authorized Organization Representative (AOR) status is approved if you are the submitter.
• Submit your application early, ensuring sufficient time for the Grants.gov validation process.
• Verify your submission through the Grants.gov Web site.

Application Contacts

Dr. Katie Blanding, Team Leader
Telephone: (202) 502-7049
E-mail: katie.blanding@ed.gov

Bernadette Miles
Telephone: (202) 502-7616
E-mail: bernadette.miles@ed.gov

Mailing Address:
U.S. Department of Education, OPE
Higher Education Programs, Institutional Services
PBI Competitive Grants Program
1990 K Street, N.W., 6th Floor
Washington, DC 20006-8512
Telephone: (202) 502-7777
Fax: (202) 502-7861
E-mail: OPE_Institutional_Development@ed.gov

If you use a TDD, call the FRS, toll-free, at 1-800-877-8339.

Express Mail Delivery* Only
Dr. Katie Blanding
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue, S.W.
PBI Competitive Grants Program
K Street Location, 6th Floor
Washington DC 20202
Telephone: (202) 502-7049

* Effective April 8, 2011 all express mail packages must be sent to a central U. S. Department of Education location for security screening and tracking before transfer to other headquarters buildings. Please direct express mail packages being delivered to program by UPS, FedEx, DSL, and similar carriers to the express mail address indicated.

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