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 closed.

• 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 2012
Application available: March 23, 2012
Deadline for transmittal of applications: April 23, 2012

Federal Register Notices

• Notice Inviting Applications for New Awards for FY 2012 dated March 23, 2012 | PDF

Current Application

Please note that the FY 2012 competition for this program closed on April 23, 2012. Some or all of the forms required to complete this package are not available in this document. Forms may be found in the forms library.

• FY 2012 Archived Application for the Strengthening Institutions Program: MS Word (405K) | PDF (974K)

Tips and Assistance

Strengthening Institutions Program Webinar Information

• Presentation on Competitive Preference Priority on Evidence:
  MS PowerPoint (355K) | PDF (482K) | MS Word (53K)
• Letter of Invitation MS Word (45K)
• Letter of Invitation to Competitive Priority Preference Webinar MS Word (33K)
• PowerPoint Presentation MS PowerPoint (627K)

Application Contacts

LaTonya Brown, (202) 502-7619 and
Robyn Wood, (202) 502-7437
U.S. Department of Education, OPE
Title III Part A Programs
1990 K Street, N.W., 6th floor
Washington, DC 20006-8513
Main Telephone: (202) 502-7777

If you use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) or a text telephone (TTY), you may call toll free at 1-800-576-7734.

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