2012 i3 Grantees

THE DEPARTMENT IS PROUD TO ANNOUNCE THE 2012 GRANTEES.

The press release announcing the i3 program's 2012 grantees is located at http://www.ed.gov/news/press-releases/all-2012-investing-innovation-top-applicants-secure-support-private-donors.

For additional information on the highest-rated applications, CLICK HERE.

Notice of Proposed Priorities

The Department published a Notice of Proposed Priorities on December 14, 2012. Please CLICK HERE to access the notice.

Summary

The Department received the following number of applications for the i3 programs and identified the following number of grantees.

Development
Development Pre-Applications Received: 654
Development Full Applications Received: 117
Grantees: 12

Summary of the Development Pre-applications (MS Word, 820KB)
Summary of the Development Full applications (MS Word, 212KB)

Validation
Validation Applications Received: 63
Grantees: 8

Summary of the Validation applications (MS Word, 184KB)

Scale-up
Scale-up Applications Received: 10
Grantees: 0

Summary of the Scale-up applications (MS Word, 120KB)

I3 UNFUNDED APPLICANTS

DETAILED INFORMATION REGARDING FY 2012 UNFUNDED I3 SCALE-UP APPLICANTS

The Department continues its commitment to transparency by providing the narratives and scores of FY 2012 unfunded applications that scored approximately 80 or higher submitted under the Scale-Up competition of the Investing in Innovation (i3) grant program.

Frequently asked questions

• FY 2012 Highest-Rated Application Frequently Asked Questions (11/8/2012). MS WORD (54KB): This document addresses questions related to the announcement of the i3 Highest-Rated Applications.
• FY 2012 Competition Frequently Asked Questions (Revised Date 7/30/2012). MS WORD (33KB): This FAQ document focuses on the Development (full application) competition, but also includes general i3 program information. Please note that the Department revised this document to incorporate new FAQs that were published in addendum 1 on July 30, 2012.
• FY 2012 i3 Development Grant Full Application FAQs Addendum 1 (July 30, 2012) MS WORD (421KB)
• FY 2012 Competition Frequently Asked Questions (Revised Date 4/30/2012). MS WORD (33KB): This FAQ document focuses on the Scale-up and Validation competitions, but also includes general i3 program information. Please note that the Department revised this document to incorporate new FAQs that were published in addendum 1 on April 30, 2012.
• FY2012 i3 Scale-up and Validation FAQs Addendum 1 (April 30, 2012) MS WORD (457KB)
• FY 2012 Development Grant Pre-Application Frequently Asked Questions (February 24, 2012). MS WORD (205KB):
  This FAQ document is specific to the Development Pre-application competition.

Webinars and Other Resources for Applicants to the FY 2012 Competition

Development Full Application Informational Webinar for FY 2012 Applicants

On Tuesday, July 17, the i3 team hosted an informational Webinar on the Development full application process. Below is a recording of the Webinar and the corresponding PowerPoint.

Recording of the Information Session for FY 2012 i3 Development Full Application.

Webinar PowerPoint [PowerPoint, 2 MB]

Evidence and Evaluation Webinar for FY 2012 Applicants

On April 25, 2012, the i3 team hosted a webinar with the Institute of Education Sciences (IES) to discuss the evidence and evaluation requirements for the FY 2012 i3 Competition. Below is a recording of the Webinar and the corresponding PowerPoint.

Recording of the Evidence and Evaluation Webinar

Webinar PowerPoint [PowerPoint, 691KB]

Transcript of Presentation [MS Word, 51.5KB]

Question and Answer Webinar for FY 2012 i3 Scale-up and Validation Applications

The i3 team hosted a question and answer Webinar on April 17, 2012, for entities interested in submitting a 2012 Scale-up or Validation Application. Below is a recording of the Webinar audio and the corresponding PowerPoint.

Webinar Audio MP3 (9.42 MB‎; 38 minutes, 4 seconds)

Webinar PowerPoint [PowerPoint, 1MB]

FY 2012 i3 Scale-up and Validation Application Overview

For entities interested in submitting a 2012 Scale-up or Validation Application, below is a pre-recorded overview of the i3 Scale-up and Validation competitions and the corresponding PowerPoint.

Recording of the FY 2012 i3 Scale-up and Validation Applications Overview

Webinar PowerPoint [PowerPoint, 515KB]

FY 2012 i3 Development Pre-Application Overview

For entities interested in submitting a 2012 Development pre-application, below is a pre-recorded overview of the i3 Development Pre-Application competition and the corresponding PowerPoint.

Recording of the FY 2012 i3 Development Pre-Application Overview

Webinar PowerPoint [PowerPoint, 607KB]

Question and Answer Webinar for FY 2012 i3 Development Pre-Application

The i3 team hosted a question and answer Webinar on March 13, 2012, for entities interested in submitting a 2012 Development pre-application. Below is a recording of the Webinar and the corresponding PowerPoint. A summary Word document containing the same information is also provided.

Recording of the Question and Answer Webinar for FY 2012 i3 Development Pre-Application

Webinar PowerPoint and Summary Document PowerPoint (1MB) | MS Word (73KB)

TIMELINE FOR FY2012 DEVELOPMENT COMPETITION (FULL APPLICATION)

Deadline for Transmittal of Full Applications: Closed

Please note that U.S. Department of Education grant application deadline is 4:30:00 PM Washington, DC time. Late applications will not be accepted. The Department is required to enforce the established deadline to ensure fairness to all applicants. No changes or additions to an application will be accepted after the deadline date and time.

Deadline for Intergovernmental Review: 60 calendar days after the deadline date for transmittal of full applications.

FY2012 i3 Development Full Application Package MS Word (909 KB)

Please note that the i3 Application Packages are for applicants to download and use as guides only. Unless the applicant qualifies for an exception to the electronic submission requirement, all i3 grant applications must be submitted electronically via Grants.gov.

i3 Development Full Application Applicant Information Sheet

The i3 Applicant Information Sheet collects additional information that will assist the Department with the peer review process. All applicants for the Development competition must complete this information sheet.

ADDITIONAL APPLICATION FORMS FOR DEVELOPMENT (FULL APPLICATION), SCALE-UP, AND VALIDATION COMPETITIONS

In addition to submitting a full application through Grants.gov, applicants may be required to complete the following forms:

• i3 LEA Eligibility Checklist PDF (43KB) This is a required eligibility checklist that must be submitted by all eligible applicants applying as a LEA. Each applicant will use this form to list the page numbers where information about i3 statutory requirements can be found within the application.

PDF (43KB) This version of the LEA Eligibility Checklist is compliant with the requirements of Section 508 of The Rehabilitation Act and is accessible to people with disabilities. Please note that you cannot save a copy of this form with the data you entered.

• i3 Partnership Eligibility Checklist PDF (50KB) This is a required eligibility checklist that must be submitted by all eligible applicants applying as a nonprofit organization in partnership with one or more LEAs or a consortium of schools. Each applicant will use this form to list the page numbers where information about i3 statutory requirements can be found within the application.

PDF (50KB) This version of the Partnership Eligibility Checklist is compliant with the requirements of Section 508 of The Rehabilitation Act and is accessible to people with disabilities. Please note that you cannot save a copy of this form with the data you entered.

• Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: Closed

Please note that U.S. Department of Education grant application deadline is 4:30:00 PM Washington, DC time. Late applications will not be accepted. The Department is required to enforce the established deadline to ensure fairness to all applicants. No changes or additions to an application will be accepted after the deadline date and time.

• Deadline for Intergovernmental Review: 60 calendar days after the deadline date for transmittal of full applications.
• Deadline for Scale-up and Validation Notice of Intent to Apply: Closed

• Scale-up grants MS Word (1.09 MB)
• Validation grants MS Word (1.10 MB)

Please note that the i3 Application Packages are for applicants to download and use as guides only. Unless the applicant qualifies for an exception to the electronic submission requirement, all i3 grant applications must be submitted electronically via Grants.gov.

• Application Tips MS Word (88 KB) This resource for applicants provides helpful tips that may facilitate the completion and submission of the i3 application.

Materials for Scale-up and Validation Competitions

• Webinars pertaining to the Scale-up and Validation Application process can be found on the resources page or by CLICKING HERE.
• i3 Program Glossary MS Word(107KB)

• Deadline for Transmittal of Pre-Applications: Closed
  

  Please note that U.S. Department of Education grant application deadline is 4:30:00 PM Washington, DC time. Late applications will not be accepted. The Department is required to enforce the established deadline to ensure fairness to all applicants. No changes or additions to an application will be accepted after the deadline date and time.

• Deadline for Intergovernmental Review: 60 calendar days after the deadline date for transmittal of full applications.

Pre-Application Materials for Development Competition

• Webinars pertaining to the Pre-Application process can be found on the resources page or by CLICKING HERE.
• i3 Program Glossary MS Word(107KB)
• FY2012 i3 Development Pre-Application Package MS Word (355 KB)

Please note that the i3 Application Packages are for applicants to download and use as guides only. Unless the applicant qualifies for an exception to the electronic submission requirement, all i3 grant applications must be submitted electronically via Grants.gov.

Competitions

The Department invited 124 Development pre-applicants to submit an application for the FY2012 Full Application Development Competition. The following documents provide information on the Development full applications that were received.

Development Full Applications Received: 117

Development Full Applications Received Summary Document MS Word (212KB)

The following document provides an explanation of the Development Pre-Application review process.

Development Pre-Applications Process Overview Document MS Word (26KB)

FY2012 Scale-up and Validation Notices Inviting Applications (NIA)

The Department is pleased to announce the FY2012 Scale-up and Validation Competitions. The Department encourages applicants to review the documents on this page and other i3 pages to learn more about the i3 competition.

FY2012 Scale-up Notice Inviting Applicants (NIA)

FY2012 Validation Notice Inviting Applicants (NIA)

Deadline for Scale-up and Validation Notices of Intent to Apply: Closed

Scale-up Notice of Intents Received: 68

Scale-up Applications Received: 10

Scale-up Applications Received Summary Document MS Word (120KB)

Validation Notice of Intents Received: 169

Validation Applications Received: 63

Validation Applications Received Summary Document MS Word (184KB)

Below is a document that lists the organizations that have submitted intents to apply for the Scale-up and Validation competitions, as well as a summary document that further breaks down the Notice of Intent data.

Notice of Intent Organization List

Notice of Intent Summary Document

Deadline to submit Scale-up and Validation applications: Closed

Important Note: Information and documents pertaining to the FY2012 Scale-up and Validation Applications can be found on the “Eligibility,” “Applicant Info,” and “FAQs” links at the top of this page.

FY2012 i3 Scale-up and Validation Competition Overview Slides PowerPoint (903KB)

FY2012 i3 Scale-up and Validation At-A-Glance MS Word (73KB)

FY2012 Development Notice Inviting Applications (NIA)

The Department is pleased to announce the FY2012 Development Competition. The Department encourages applicants to review the documents on this page and other i3 pages to learn more about the i3 competition.

FY2012 Development Notice Inviting Applications (NIA)

Deadline to submit Pre-Application: Closed

Development Pre-Applications Received: 654

Development Pre-Applications Received Summary Document MS Word (819KB)

FY2012 i3 Development Competition Overview Slides and Summary Document PowerPoint (1.13KB) | MS Word (46.5KB)

FY2012 i3 Development At-A-Glance MS Word (93KB)

Important Note: Information and documents pertaining to the FY2012 Development Pre-Application can be found on the “Eligibility,” “Applicant Info,” and “FAQs” links at the top of this page.