National Professional Development Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of Education, Office of English Language Acquisition (OELA). The NPD Program provides grants for eligible entities to implement professional development activities intended to improve instruction for English Learners (ELs) and assists education personnel working with ELs to meet high professional standards.

National Professional Development Program | U.S. Department of Education National Professional Development Program Office of English Language Acquisition (OELA) Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs) The NPD Program provides grants for eligible entities to implement professional development activities intended to improve instruction for English Learners (ELs) and assists education personnel working with ELs to meet high professional standards.

Professional development activities may include both preservice and inservice activities. Who May Apply (by category): Institutions of higher education (IHEs) or public or private entities. Who May Apply (specifically): Institutions of higher education (IHEs) or public or private entities with relevant experience and capacity, in consortia with State educational agencies (SEAs) or local educational agencies (LEAs).

Application Available: March 12, 2024 Deadline for Notice of Intent to Apply: April 11, 2024 Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: May 13, 2024 at 11:59:59 PM (EDT) FY 2024 NPD FULL APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS (PDF, 259 KB) FAQs Related to the 2024 NPD Competition (PDF, 64 KB) Seeking Qualified Peer Reviewers for the 2024 NPD Competition (PDF, 22 KB) ED Peer Reviewer Toolkit (PPT, 933 KB) Please note that the NPD Application Instructions are for applicants to download and use as guidance only.

Unless the applicant qualifies for an exception to the electronic submission requirement, all NPD applications must be submitted electronically via Grants. gov. See the NIA for information about how to submit an application for the NPD competition. You may download the required Federal forms .

2024 NPD Grantees PDF (63 KB) 2024 NPD Summary Abstracts PDF (148 KB) 2022 NPD Grantees PDF (103 KB) 2022 NPD Summary Abstracts PDF (239 KB) 2021 NPD Grantees PDF (126 KB) 2021 NPD Summary Abstracts PDF (174 KB) 2017 NPD Grantees PDF (118 KB) 2017 NPD Summary Abstracts PDF (129 KB) 2016 NPD Grantees PDF (62 KB) 2016 NPD Summary Abstracts PDF (699 KB) Fiscal Year 2024 $59,374,147 Fiscal Year 2023 $53,096,587 Fiscal Year 2022 $51,687,543 Fiscal Year 2021 $51,575,845 Fiscal Year 2020 $50,925,095 Fiscal Year 2019 $47,691,345 Fiscal Year 2018 $45,691,345 Fiscal Year 2017 $46,121,345 Fiscal Year 2016 $45,148,489 Fiscal Year 2015 $42,741,020 Fiscal Year 2014 $42,122,600 Fiscal Year 2013 $44,357,156 Fiscal Year 2012 $41,928,618 Fiscal Year 2011 $42,030,212 Fiscal Year 2010 $43,020,461 Fiscal Year 2009 $41,819,307 Fiscal Year 2008 $40,023,673 Fiscal Year 2007 $38,140,441 Fiscal Year 2006 $38,160,441 Fiscal Year 2005 $38,562,000 Fiscal Year 2004 $38,794,000 Number of New Awards Anticipated: 0 Number of Continuation Awards: 92 Average Continuation Award: $504,374 Range of Continuation Awards: $287,903 - $ 572,362 Number of New Awards Anticipated: 43 Number of Continuation Awards: 49 Average Continuation Award: $495,065 Range of Continuation Awards: $307,625 - $659,720 Number of New Awards Anticipated: 49 Number of Continuation Awards: 120 Average Continuation Award: $495,950 Range of Continuation Awards: $307,625 - $659,720 No Grant Competition for New Awards held.

Number of New Awards Anticipated: 0 Number of Continuation Awards: 115 Average Continuation Award: $346,639 Range of Continuation Awards: $293,278-$400,000 No Grant Competition for New Awards held.

Number of New Awards Anticipated: 73 Number of Continuation Awards: 42 Average Continuation Award: $346,639 Range of Continuation Awards: $293,278-$400,000 Number of New Awards Anticipated: 53 Number of Continuation Awards: 134 Average Continuation Award: $267,692 Range of Continuation Awards: $135,385 Number of New Awards Anticipated: 0 Number of Continuation Awards: 136 Average Continuation Award: $276,551 Range of Continuation Awards: $59,803 — $400,000 Number of New Awards Anticipated: 0 Number of Continuation Awards: 139 Average Continuation Award: $276,551 Range of Continuation Awards: $59,803 — $400,000 Number of New Awards Anticipated: 0 Number of Continuation Awards: 159 Average Continuation Award: $262,000 Range of Continuation Awards: $59,803 — $400,000 Number of New Awards Anticipated: 150 Number of Continuation Awards: 21 Average Continuation Award: $262,000 Range of Continuation Awards: $59,803 — $400,000 Number of New Awards Anticipated: 0 Number of Continuation Awards: 159 Average Continuation Award: $262,000 Range of Continuation Awards: $59,803 — $400,000 Legislation : Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, as amended, Title III, Sec.

3131; 20 U.S.C. 6861. Regulations : EDGAR: 34 CFR 75, 77, 79, 81, 82, 84, 86, 97, 98, and 99.

2022 Performance Measures (PDF, 68K) 2021 Performance Measures (PDF, 90K) Performance Measures (MS WORD, 33K) This document describes GPRA measures applicable to the National Professional Development (NPD) program. 2013 Performance Measures Report (MS WORD, 72K) This document reports actual performance data on NPD GPRA measures for 2011-2012.

Grant Performance Report Form and Instructions (MS WORD, 194K) This document includes the customized grantee performance report form and instructions the NPD grantees use to report annual, complete data, and final performance reports. Example of a Completed Annual Performance Report This document serves as a useful tool when completing the grantee annual performance report. PowerPoint on Grantee Performance Reporting (MS PP, 1.

27M) This power point slide covers information on grantee reporting requirements. Annual Performance Report Q&As (MS WORD, 27K) This document provides answers to commonly asked questions about grantee performance reporting.

GPRA Indicators and Contextual Summaries: Projects First Funded 2007: FY 2010-2011 Reporting This is a draft report on the Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA) Indicators for the 2007 cohort of National Professional Development (NPD) program grantees. It summarizes fourth-year (FY 2010-11) reports provided by projects first funded in 2007 under the NPD program.

National Clearinghouse for English Language Acquisition and Language Instruction Educational Programs (NCELA) Frequently Asked Questions What is the purpose of the NPD Program? Who is eligible to apply for a grant under the NPD Program? Who is an eligible public or private entity that could apply to the NPD Program?

What activities are allowable under the NPD Program? Is there a Cost Sharing or Matching requirement? How are indirect costs calculated for the NPD Program?

Are grantees permitted to use funds for a planning period? What are the reporting requirements for NPD grantees? What is the estimated number and range of awards for the NPD 2017 Competition?

If awarded a grant, may a grantee count on receiving funding for the full period of five years? What are the differences between an absolute, a competitive and an invitational priority? What are the absolute, competitive and invitational priorities for the NPD 2016 Competition?

Are applicants required to address all of the Competitive and Invitational Priorities in the NPD 2017 Notice Inviting Application? What is the Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA)? How should an applicant address the GPRA measures in its application?

What are the GPRA measures for the FY2017 NPD Competition? How are performance targets set for the GPRA measures? What information should be included in the project abstract?

How are applications selected for funding? Is an applicant's past performance a factor in the application review process? Is there a page-limit to the NPD application?

How long does it take the Department of Education to complete the review process and when will funds be available? How does an applicant comply with Executive Order 12372, the Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs? How do I get a copy of the NPD grant application?

Why is it helpful for a potential applicant to submit a Notice of Intent to Apply? Is a proof of partnership a required part of the application? Do I need to register to apply electronically for the NPD Program?

Where does a potential applicant locate resources, information, on the NPD Program and the application support? In what format can an application be submitted under the FY 2017 NPD Program competition? May applicants submit personnel resumes as an appendix to the application?

How much time does it take to upload an application? What should an applicant do in order to submit an electronic application on time? How would an applicant know that the application has been successfully submitted?

What is the definition of a ‘local educational agency' (LEA)? What is the definition of an ‘institution of higher education' (IHE)? What is the definition of Ambitious?

What is the definition of a Baseline? What is the definition of Community engagement? What is the definition of an English learner?

What is the definition of Essential Domains of School Readiness? What is the definition of immigrant children and youth? What is the definition of a Language instruction educational program?

What is the definition of a Large sample? What is the definition of Logic model? What does moderate evidence of effectiveness mean?

What is the definition of a Multi-site sample? What is the definition of Parent and family engagement? What is definition of a recently arrived limited English proficient student?

What does relevant outcome mean? What is the definition of strong theory? What is the definition of student achievement?

What does a sustained partnership mean? What does a systemic initiative mean? What are the What Works Clearinghouse evidence standards?

Are current NPD grantees eligible to apply for the 2017 NPD grant award? Can the same institution submit more than one application? Can other organizations partner with an institution of higher education (IHE) to provide training under the NPD program to LEA and SEA partners?

Must a National Professional Development program grant recipient provide for the equitable participation of private school teachers and other educational personnel in programs and activities? Would sending letters to private schools inviting their teachers or other educational personnel to participate in the program fulfill the requirements of private school consultation?

Why are you suggesting that we work with our LEA partners in conducting the consultation process? If there are no private schools that serve English Learners within our LEA consortium service areas should we consult with private schools in other LEAs that may serve English Learners? Our program serves pre-service teachers only.

Are we obligated to meet the requirements for equitable participation? If we are paying public school teachers a stipend for participating in professional development activities would we be required to pay participating private school teachers a stipend as well? Are charter schools private schools?

Can an IHE partner with multiple LEAs or SEAs? Can districts partner with more than one IHE on separate submissions? What is the start date for projects?

Should we budget for an annual project director's meeting? Are Co-PIs or Co-Project Directors allowed? Where can I find information on citations for Moderate Evidence of Effectiveness?

Where do we include our logic model? What is the relationship between GPRA outcomes, WWC standards with reservations and project-specific outcomes? Are external evaluators required?

How much funding is required for project evaluation? Where can I get help with the project evaluation design? Is this a research or a professional development grant?

1. What is the purpose of the NPD Program? The NPD Grant Program supports professional development activities that are designed to improve classroom instruction for English learners (ELs) and assist educational personnel working with such children to meet high professional standards, including standards for certification and licensure as teachers who work in language instruction educational programs or serve ELs.

2. Who is eligible to apply for a grant under the NPD Program? Entities eligible to apply for NPD grants are institutions of higher education (IHEs) or public or private entities with relevant experience and capacity, in consortia with local educational agencies (LEAs) or State educational agencies (SEAs).

3. Who is an eligible public or private entity that could apply to the NPD Program? Entities with relevant capacity and experience could include private for profit entities, which could also include private for profit LEAs.

4. What activities are allowable under the NPD Program?

Grants awarded under this program may be used for one or more of the following activities: (1) Pre-service professional development programs that will assist schools and IHEs to upgrade the qualifications and skills of educational personnel who are not certified or licensed, especially educational paraprofessionals; (2) The development of program curricula appropriate to the needs of the consortia participants involved; and (3) Financial assistance to pay for costs of tuition, fees, and books for enrolling in courses required to complete the degree involved, to meet certification or licensing requirements for teachers who work in language instruction educational programs or serve ELs.

5. Is there a Cost Sharing or Matching requirement? This program does not require cost sharing or matching.

6. How are indirect costs calculated for the NPD Program? If you are requesting reimbursement for indirect costs, this information is to be completed by your Business Office: 1) indicate whether your organization has an Indirect Cost Rate Agreement that was approved by the Federal government 2) indicate the beginning and ending dates covered by the Indirect Cost Rate Agreement.

In addition, indicate whether ED or another Federal agency issued the approved agreement. An applicant must specify the name of the Federal agency that issued the approved agreement. If your proposal under the National Professional Development program is a training grant, as described in 34 CFR 75.

562, then your reimbursement for indirect costs is limited to “actual indirect costs, as determined in its negotiated indirect cost rate agreement, or eight percent of a modified total direct cost base, whichever amount is less. ” You should review your proposal closely, to determine whether it is a training grant, and determine the amount you can claim for indirect costs accordingly. 7.

Are grantees permitted to use funds for a planning period? Grantees are permitted to use funds for a planning period. An applicant that proposes a planning period should describe the activities it proposes to conduct during the planning period.

A grantee may, or may not, serve participants during a planning period. 8. What are the reporting requirements for NPD grantees?

All NPD grantees must submit an annual performance report (APR) that provides the most current performance and financial expenditure information. The APR must include information on performance outcomes related to the Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA) as well as project-specific performance measures. The Department will consider this data in making annual continuation awards.

At the end of the project period, grantees must submit a final performance report, including financial information, goal attainment, and program evaluation. 9. What is the estimated number and range of awards for the NPD 2017 Competition?

The total estimated available fund for the NPD 2017 Competition is $20,000,000. The estimated range of awards is $350,000 - $550,000 annually and the estimated average size of the award is $450,000. The estimated number of awards is 44.

However, The Department is not bound by any estimates in the notice. 10. If awarded a grant, may a grantee count on receiving funding for the full period of five years?

The actual level of program funding, if any, depends on final Congressional action each fiscal year. In making continuation awards under 34 CFR 75.

253, the Secretary considers, among other things: whether the grantee has made substantial progress toward meeting the project objectives and program performance measures; whether the grantee has expended funds in a manner consistent with its approved application; and whether the grantee is operating in compliance with the assurances in its approved application. 11.

What are the differences between an absolute, a competitive and an invitational priority? All applicants must address the absolute priority in order for their applications to be eligible for review. Applications that satisfactorily address how a competitive priority would be met in their proposal narrative may receive additional points.

Applications that address and meet an invitational priority receive no additional points or preference over other applications. 12. What are the absolute, competitive and invitational priorities for the NPD 2016 Competition?

Absolute Priority : Providing Professional Development to Improve Instruction for English Learners Competitive Preference Priority 1 : Moderate Evidence of Effectiveness (0 or 5 points) Competitive Preference Priority 2 : Improving Parent, Family, and Community Engagement (0 to 5 points) Invitational Priority 1 : Dual Language Approaches Invitational Priority 2 : Supporting the Early Learning Workforce to serve ELs 13.

Are applicants required to address all of the Competitive and Invitational Priorities in the NPD 2017 Notice Inviting Application? Applicants are not required to address all of the competitive and invitational priorities. Submitting an application that addresses all priorities may result in an unfocused program design.

Applicants should address only the priorities for which they can demonstrate strong capacity to implement and which would directly apply to their LEA/SEA partner(s). 14. What is the Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA)?

Under GPRA, Federal departments and agencies must clearly describe the goals and objectives of programs, identify resources and actions needed to accomplish goals and objectives, develop a means of measuring progress made, and regularly report on achievement. 15. How should an applicant address the GPRA measures in its application?

Applicants should develop a thorough understanding of the NPD program GPRA measures and propose an annual and a final measurable target for each of the GPRA measures based on the first year baseline data. Applicants should include information on how these targets will be met in their application narrative. 16.

What are the GPRA measures for the FY2017 NPD Competition? The Department has developed the following GPRA performance measures for evaluating the overall effectiveness of the NPD program: Measure 1 : The number and percentage of program participants who complete the preservice program. Completion is defined by the applicant in the submitted application.

Measure 2 : The number and percentage of program participants who complete the inservice program. Completion is defined by the applicant in the submitted application. Measure 3 : The number and percentage of program completers, as defined by the applicant under measures 1 and 2, who are State certified, licensed, or endorsed in EL instruction.

Measure 4 : The percentage of program completers who rate the program as effective in preparing them to serve EL students. Measure 5 : The percentage of school leaders, other educators, and employers of program completers who rated the program as effective in preparing their teachers, or other educators, to serve ELs or improve their abilities to serve ELs effectively.

Measure 6 : For projects that received competitive preference points for Competitive Priority 2, the percentage of program completers who rated the program as effective, as defined by the grantees, in increasing their knowledge and skills related to parent, family, and community engagement. 17. How are performance targets set for the GPRA measures?

First, applicants must identify the baseline data for each of the GPRA measures in their project based on existing circumstances. Next, applicants must state proposed annual performance outcome targets for each of the GPRA measures. The proposed targets must be ambitious yet achievable.

18. What information should be included in the project abstract? The project abstract is a one-page, single-spaced summary of your project.

It should include the following: 1) Name of applicant 2) Partners: Include applicable LEAs or SEAs 3) Title of the proposed project, if applicable 4) Priorities: Indicate which, if any, of the competitive and invitational priorities your project is addressing * If addressing competitive preference priority 1, moderate evidence of effectiveness, you must include the links for the citations that meet this evidence criteria 5) Brief Project Description: Include major project activities 6) Number and type of participants projected to be served by the project (i.e. preservice teachers, inservice teachers, school administrators, other school personnel, parents, community members) * Type and Number of Participants served each year * Type and Number of Participants served by the end of the project 7) Project goals, objectives, and performance outcomes 8) Contact: Project Director's name, telephone and e-mail 19.

How are applications selected for funding? Peer reviewers will review all eligible applications for NPD grants that are submitted by the established deadline. For the FY 2017 NPD grant applications, the Department intends to conduct a two-part review process to review and score all eligible applications.

Part one: content reviewers will review and score all eligible applications on the following three selection criteria: a) The quality of the project design; b) the quality of project personnel; and c) the quality of the management plan. These reviewers will also review and score the second competitive preference priority.

Peer reviewers with evaluation expertise will review and score criterion d) the quality of the project evaluation plan. Part two: the Department will review the studies cited by the applicants to determine if they meet the requirements for Competitive Preference Priority 1, Moderate Evidence of Effectiveness.

Only the top-rated applications from part-one will be considered for a second-level review under Competitive Preference Priority 1. Applicants seeking to address Competitive Preference Priority 1 should identify no more than two citations for the second-level review. Any other citations included beyond the two identified or the first two citations listed in the application, will not receive a second-level review.

The total points assigned in the two-part review process will be used to determine the final ranking of applicants eligible for an award. 20. Is an applicant's past performance a factor in the application review process?

Yes. The Department will take into consideration the potential applicant's past performance in carrying out a previous award, such as the applicant's use of funds, achievement of project objectives, and compliance with grant conditions. The Department may also consider whether the applicant failed to submit a timely performance report or submitted a report of unacceptable quality.

34 CFR 75. 217(d) 21. Is there a page-limit to the NPD application?

No. However; NPD grant program applicants are strongly encouraged to limit the application proposal narrative to no more than 35 double-spaced pages. Applicants are also strongly encouraged not to include lengthy appendices that contain information that they were unable to include within the page limits for the narrative.

In addition to the proposal narrative, applicants must submit all required documents including the following forms: the Application for Federal Assistance (SF 424), the Department of Education Supplemental Information for SF 424, Budget Information--Non-Construction Programs (ED 524), and all necessary assurances and certifications. 22.

How long does it take the Department of Education to complete the review process and when will funds be available? Most review processes takes about six months from the application deadline to the issuance of the signed Grant Award Notification. The list of grantees will be published at http://www2.

ed. gov/programs/nfdp/index. html and http://www.

ncela. us/. 23.

How does an applicant comply with Executive Order 12372, the Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs? This competition is subject to Executive Order 12372 and the regulations in 34 CFR part 79. Information about Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs under Executive Order 12372 is in the application package for this competition.

24. How do I get a copy of the NPD grant application? You may access the electronic grant application for the NPD program at www.

Grants. gov. You must search for the downloadable application package for this competition by the CFDA number. Do not include the CFDA number’s alpha suffix in your search (e.g., search for 84.

365, not 84. 365Z.) Individuals with disabilities can obtain a copy of the application package in an accessible format (e.g., braille, large print, audiotape, or compact disc) by contacting Samuel Lopez, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW.

, room 5C152, Washington, DC 20202. Telephone: (202) 401-4300. FAX: (202) 205-1229 or by email at NPD2016@ed.

gov. 25. Why is it helpful for a potential applicant to submit a Notice of Intent to Apply? A Notice of Intent to Apply from potential applicants informs the Department of the approximate number of applications the program may receive so that the grant review process can be more efficiently planned.

We strongly encourage each potential applicant to notify us of the applicant's intent to submit an application by emailing NPD2017@ed. gov with the subject line: Intent to Apply and include in the content of the email the following information: (1) the entities' name and address, and (2) any competitive preference priority or priorities and invitational priority or priorities the applicant is addressing in the application.

Applicants that do not complete this form may still submit an application. 26. Is a proof of partnership a required part of the application?

Yes. Applicants are required to work in partnership with one or more LEAs or SEAs. Applicants should include letters of support or a Memorandum of Understanding with each of their LEA or SEA partner(s) that clearly identifies the roles, responsibilities, and obligations that each institution agrees to commit in order to meet the project goals, objectives and the NPD GPRA outcome measures.

27. Do I need to register to apply electronically for the NPD Program? Yes.

To submit your application via Grants. gov, you must complete the SAM registration process which may take seven or more business days. You may begin working on your application while completing the registration process, but you cannot submit an application until all of the Registration steps are complete.

For detailed information on the Registration Steps, please go to: http://www. grants. gov/applicants/get_registered.

jsp [Note: Your organization will need to update its' SAM registration annually (formerly Central Contractor Registry (CCR).] 28. Where does a potential applicant locate resources, information, on the NPD Program and the application support?

Potential applicants may obtain an application package via the Internet or from the Education Publications Center (ED Pubs). For guidance on ED's discretionary grant process and the laws and regulations that govern it, please refer to “Grant making at ED: Answers to Your Questions about the Discretionary Grants Process.

” Additional resources can be found at the National Clearinghouse for English Language Acquisition website: http://www. ncela. us/ The NPD program office intends to hold Webinars designed to provide technical assistance to interested applicants.

In addition, we invite applicants to view two Webinar recordings that were hosted by the Institute of Education Sciences. The first Webinar addresses strategies for designing and executing well-designed quasi-experimental design studies. This Webinar is available at: http://ies.

ed. gov/ncee/wwc/Multimedia. aspx?

sid=23 . The second Webinar focuses on more rigorous evaluation designees, including strategies for designing and executing randomized controlled trials. This Webinar is available at: http://ies.

ed. gov/ncee/wwc/Multimedia. aspx?

sid=18 . 29. In what format can an application be submitted under the FY 2017 NPD Program competition?

Applications for grants under the NPD program must be submitted electronically via Grants. gov in Portable Document Format (PDF). Through this site, applicants will be able to download a copy of the application package, complete it offline, and then upload to submit the application.

Applicants may not email an electronic copy of a grant application to the Department. An application submitted in paper format will be rejected unless the applicant qualifies for one of the exceptions to the electronic submission requirement as described in the NPD Notice Inviting Applications. To submit your application via Grants.

gov, you must (1) be designated by your organization as an Authorized Organization Representative (AOR); and (2) register yourself with Grants. gov as an AOR. Details on these steps are outlined at the following Grants.

gov Web page: www. grants. gov/web/grants/register.

html . 30. May applicants submit personnel resumes as an appendix to the application?

Applicants should address qualifications of personnel in the narrative response to the key personnel criterion. In addition applicants may want to describe relevant training and experience of key personnel who are current employees, which may include, for example, the project director, the project coordinator, project evaluators, and LEA and SEA partner staff.

Applicants are requested not to submit resumes, but can instead provide position descriptions for key personnel, including current staff, as well as those it expects to recruit as an attachment. 31. How much time does it take to upload an application?

The amount of time it takes to upload an application varies depending on a variety of factors, including the size of the application and the speed of your Internet connection. Therefore, we strongly recommend that you do not wait until the application deadline date to begin the submission process through Grants.

gov. Applicants must upload any narrative sections and all other application attachments as files in a read-only, non-modifiable Portable Document Format (PDF). Note: To submit successfully, you must provide the DUNS number on your application that was used when you registered as an Authorized Organization Representative (AOR) on Grants.

gov. This DUNS number is typically the same number used when your organization registered with the SAM (formerly CCR -Central Contractor Registry). If you do not enter the same DUNS number on your application as the DUNS you registered with, Grants. gov will reject your application.

32. What should an applicant do in order to submit an electronic application on time? You should review and follow the Education Submission Procedures for submitting an application through Grants.

gov that are included in the application package for the NPD Program to ensure that you submit your application in a timely manner to the Grants. gov system. Applications received by Grants.

gov are date and time stamped. Your application must be fully uploaded and submitted and must be date and time stamped by the Grants. gov system no later than 4:30:00 p.

m. , Washington, DC time, on April 24, 2017 to be eligible for reviewing. For specific guidance and procedures for submitting an application through Grants.

gov, please refer to Grants. gov. 33. How would an applicant know that the application has been successfully submitted?

You will want to verify that Grants. gov received your application submission on time and that it was validated successfully. To see the date/time your application was received, login to Grants.

gov and click on the Track My Application link. For a successful submission, the date/time received should be earlier than 4:30:00 p. m.

Washington, DC time, on April 24, 2017, AND the application status should be: Validated, Received by Agency, or Agency Tracking Number Assigned. Once the Department of Education receives your application from Grants. gov, an Agency Tracking Number (PR/award number) will be assigned to your application and will be available for viewing on Grants.

gov's Track My Application link. 34. What is the definition of a ‘local educational agency' (LEA)?

The term ‘local educational agency' means: (a) A public board of education or other public authority legally constituted within a State for either administrative control of or direction of, or to perform service functions for, public elementary or secondary schools in: (1) A city, county, township, school district or other political subdivision of a state; or (2) Such combination of school districts or counties a State recognizes as an administrative agency for its public elementary or secondary schools; or (b) Any other public institution or agency that has administrative