Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 030922 001
The U.S. Department of Education, through the Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE) and its Higher Education Programs (HEP) office, announced a discretionary grant competition for the Federal TRIO Programs: the Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program (Assistance Listing Number 84.217A). This opportunity supports college and university projects that are built to help disadvantaged undergraduate students prepare for doctoral study, with the broader goal of increasing the number of students from underrepresented and underserved backgrounds who successfully enter and complete PhD programs. The summary provided in the notice makes clear that the controlling requirements and details come from the official Federal Register application notice, and applicants are expected to rely on that notice for the full set of rules, priorities, performance measures, and submission instructions.
At its core, the McNair Program is one of seven Federal TRIO Programs authorized under the Higher Education Act of 1965 (as amended). McNair grants are awarded to institutions of higher education to operate structured student-support projects that focus specifically on preparing eligible participants for advanced graduate education. While the synopsis does not list the services line-by-line, it points applicants to the statutory sections that do: required services are described in section 402E(b) of the HEA (20 U.S.C. 1070a-15), and additional allowable or "permissible" services are described in section 402E(c). In practice, McNair projects are typically centered on high-impact activities tied to doctoral readiness, such as faculty-mentored research experiences, academic skill development, graduate admissions preparation, and exposure to the expectations and culture of graduate study. The key takeaway from the notice is that proposed projects must be designed around the services and obligations laid out in the statute and the official application notice, rather than being purely institution-defined enrichment efforts.
Eligibility for this competition includes public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education, with a note that additional eligibility clarifications may apply under the "Others" category referenced in the opportunity listing. The funding instrument is a grant, the opportunity category is discretionary, and the funding activity category is education. The listing identifies the program under CFDA/ALN 84.217 (specifically 84.217A for McNair) and uses the opportunity number ED GRANTS 030922 001.
The timeline in the announcement sets the application availability date as March 9, 2022, with a deadline for transmittal of applications on April 25, 2022. It also includes an intergovernmental review deadline of June 22, 2022, which is relevant for applicants operating in jurisdictions where intergovernmental review processes apply. For procedural submission requirements, the notice directs applicants to follow the Department of Education's Revised Common Instructions for Applicants to Department of Education Discretionary Grant Programs (published December 27, 2021 in the Federal Register), which generally governs how to obtain, prepare, and submit applications, including formatting, required forms, and submission mechanics.
Funding details in the listing include an award ceiling of $261,888 and an estimated 187 expected awards, indicating a relatively large national cohort of institutional grants under this competition cycle, each capped at the stated maximum. Because this is a synopsis, applicants are expected to consult the Federal Register notice for specifics that often matter a great deal in TRIO competitions, such as the project period length, any limits on indirect costs, participant eligibility definitions, competitive preference priorities, selection criteria and point structure, required data reporting, and the official performance measures that grantees will be held to during the grant.
For questions and official program contact, the notice lists Carmen Gordon (202-453-7311, Carmen.Gordon@ed.gov) and ReShone Moore (202-453-7624, ReShone.Moore@ed.gov), both located at the U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20202-4260 (rooms 2C219 and 2B214, respectively). The synopsis also reiterates that the authoritative source is the Federal Register publication and notes that the public can access the official Federal Register and Code of Federal Regulations online.Apply for ED GRANTS 030922 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): Federal TRIO Programs: Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program, Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.217A" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 84.217.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 09, 2022.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 25, 2022 Applications Available March 9, 2022. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications April 25, 2022. Deadline for Intergovernmental Review June 22, 2022. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT Carmen Gordon, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, room 2C219, Washington, DC 20202-4260. Telephone (202) 453-7311. Email Carmen.Gordon@ed.gov or ReShone Moore, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, room 2B214, Washington, DC 20202-4260. Telephone (202) 453-7624. Email ReShone.Moore@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 $261,888.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 187 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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McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program (TRIO) Grant FAQ
What is this grant opportunity?
This is a U.S. Department of Education discretionary grant competition for the Federal TRIO Programs: the Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program, Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.217A. It is administered through the Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE), Higher Education Programs (HEP).
What is the purpose of the McNair Program funding?
The purpose is to support college and university projects designed to help disadvantaged undergraduate students prepare for doctoral study, with the broader goal of increasing the number of students from underrepresented and underserved backgrounds who enter and complete PhD programs.
Who makes the awards under this competition?
The U.S. Department of Education makes awards through OPE/HEP as part of the Federal TRIO Programs.
Is this a discretionary or formula program?
This is a discretionary grant competition.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument is a grant.
What is the program identification number for this opportunity?
The opportunity references Assistance Listing Number 84.217 (specifically 84.217A for McNair) and Opportunity Number ED GRANTS 030922 001.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility includes public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education. The listing also notes that additional eligibility clarifications may apply under an "Others" category referenced in the opportunity listing, so applicants are expected to confirm eligibility in the official application notice.
What kinds of projects does the McNair Program support?
McNair grants are awarded to institutions of higher education to operate structured student-support projects that focus on preparing eligible participants for advanced graduate education, particularly doctoral study.
Where are the required McNair services defined?
The synopsis points applicants to the Higher Education Act (HEA) for service requirements. Required services are described in HEA section 402E(b) (20 U.S.C. 1070a-15), and additional allowable (permissible) services are described in HEA section 402E(c).
Does the synopsis list every required and permissible service?
No. The synopsis does not list services line-by-line. It directs applicants to the statutory sections and to the official Federal Register application notice for the full requirements.
Are projects allowed to define their own enrichment activities?
Projects are expected to be designed around the services and obligations laid out in the statute and the official application notice, rather than being purely institution-defined enrichment efforts.
What is the key official source applicants should rely on?
The controlling requirements and details come from the official Federal Register application notice. Applicants are expected to rely on that notice for rules, priorities, performance measures, and submission instructions.
What instructions govern how to apply?
Applicants are directed to follow the Department of Education's Revised Common Instructions for Applicants to Department of Education Discretionary Grant Programs (published December 27, 2021 in the Federal Register). These instructions generally cover how to obtain, prepare, and submit applications, including formatting, required forms, and submission mechanics.
When did applications become available?
The application availability date listed is March 9, 2022.
What is the deadline to submit an application?
The deadline for transmittal of applications is April 25, 2022.
Is there an intergovernmental review deadline?
Yes. The intergovernmental review deadline listed is June 22, 2022. This matters for applicants in jurisdictions where intergovernmental review processes apply.
What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling listed is $261,888.
How many awards are expected?
The listing includes an estimate of 187 expected awards.
Does the synopsis specify the project period length or indirect cost limits?
No. The synopsis notes that details often critical to TRIO competitions (such as project period length, indirect cost limits, participant eligibility definitions, competitive preference priorities, selection criteria and point structure, required data reporting, and official performance measures) should be obtained from the Federal Register notice.
Where can applicants find the Federal Register notice and related regulations online?
The synopsis indicates that the public can access the official Federal Register and the Code of Federal Regulations online, and reiterates that the Federal Register publication is the authoritative source for this competition.
Who are the official contacts for questions about this opportunity?
The notice lists two contacts: Carmen Gordon (202-453-7311, Carmen.Gordon@ed.gov) and ReShone Moore (202-453-7624, ReShone.Moore@ed.gov).
What is the mailing address for the program contacts?
U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20202-4260. The notice also references room locations: 2C219 (Carmen Gordon) and 2B214 (ReShone Moore).
What is the broader program context for McNair?
The McNair Program is one of seven Federal TRIO Programs authorized under the Higher Education Act of 1965 (as amended).
What is the primary student population served by projects funded under this competition?
The opportunity is focused on disadvantaged undergraduate students and aims to increase doctoral participation and completion among underrepresented and underserved backgrounds, as described in the synopsis.
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