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Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE): Higher Education Programs (OPE): Federal TRIO Programs: Upward Bound Math and Science (UBMS) Program, Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.047M

ID: ED-GRANTS-041922-001 • Type: Posted
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Description

Note: Each funding opportunity description is a synopsis of information in the Federal Register application notice. For specific information about eligibility, please see the official application notice. The official version of this document is the document published in the Federal Register. Free Internet access to the official edition of the Federal Register and the Code of Federal Regulations is available on GPO Access at: http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/index.html. Please review the official application notice for pre-application and application requirements, application submission information, performance measures, priorities and program contact information.

For the addresses for obtaining and submitting an application, please refer to our Revised Common Instructions for Applicants to Department of Education Discretionary Grant Programs, published in the Federal Register on December 27, 2021.

Purpose of Program: The Upward Bound (UB) Program is one of seven programs collectively known as the Federal TRIO Programs. The UB Program is a discretionary grant program that supports projects that provide students with the skills and motivation necessary to complete a program of secondary education and enter into and succeed in a program of postsecondary education. There are three types of grants under the UB Program: UB; Veterans UB; and UB Math and Science grants. In this notice, we invite applications for UBMS grants only. The invitation to apply for UB grants published in the Federal Register on December 16, 2021, and available at https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/12/16/2021-27235/applications-for-new-awards-upward-bound-program. We will invite applications for Veterans UB grants in a forthcoming notice.

The UBMS Program supports projects designed to prepare high school students for postsecondary education programs that lead to careers in the fields of math and science.

UBMS grantees are required to provide the services listed in sections 402C(b) and (c) of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended (HEA) (20 U.S.C. 1070a-13(b), (c)). Permissible services under the UBMS Program are specified in section 402C(d) of the HEA (20 U.S.C. 1070a-13(d)).

Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.047M.

Background
The Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE) is responsible for providing financial aid to eligible students enrolled in postsecondary education programs. The Federal TRIO Programs, including the Upward Bound Math and Science (UBMS) Program, are designed to support students in completing secondary education and succeeding in postsecondary education. The UBMS Program specifically prepares high school students for careers in math and science fields.

Grant Details
The UBMS Program supports projects that provide services listed in sections 402C(b) and (c) of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended. Permissible services under the UBMS Program are specified in section 402C(d) of the HEA (20 U.S.C. 1070a-13(d)). The program aims to equip students with the skills and motivation necessary to succeed in postsecondary education programs related to math and science fields.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligible applicants for the UBMS grants include institutions of higher education, public and private agencies, organizations, and combinations of institutions, agencies, and organizations. Additionally, applicants must meet specific eligibility requirements outlined in the official application notice.

Period of Performance
The period of performance for the UBMS grants will be specified in the official application notice. It is important for potential applicants to review the official application notice for details on the period of performance.

Grant Value
The total value of the grant and potential value of individual grant awards will be specified in the official application notice. Applicants should refer to the official application notice for specific information on grant values.

Place of Performance
The specific geographic locations where the UBMS grants will be performed will be outlined in the official application notice.
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Overview

Agency
Department of Education (ED)
Category of Funding
Education
Funding Instruments
Grant
Grant Program (CFDA)
84.047 - TRIO Upward Bound
Grant Category
Discretionary
Cost Sharing / Matching Requirement
False
Source
Grants.gov
On 4/19/22 the Department of Education posted grant opportunity ED-GRANTS-041922-001 for Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE): Higher Education Programs (OPE): Federal TRIO Programs: Upward Bound Math and Science (UBMS) Program, Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.047M with funding of $65.9 million. The grant will be issued under grant program 84.047 TRIO Upward Bound. It is expected that 212 total grants will be made.

Timing

Posted Date
April 19, 2022, 12:00 a.m. EDT
Closing Date
June 3, 2022, 12:00 a.m. EDT Past Due
Closing Date Explanation
Applications Available: April 19, 2022. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: June 3, 2022. Deadline for Intergovernmental Review: Aug 2, 2022. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tanisha Hamblin-Johnson, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, room 2C104, Washington, DC 20202-4260. Telephone: (202) 453-6090. Email: Tanisha.Johnson@ed.govor Tara Lawrence, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, room 2C104, Washington, DC 20202-4260. Telephone: (202) 260-1475. Email: Tara.Lawrence@ed.gov.
Last Updated
April 19, 2022, 9:14 a.m. EDT
Version
4
Archive Date
July 3, 2022

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants
City or township governments
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Special district governments
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Private institutions of higher education
State governments
Independent school districts
For profit organizations other than small businesses
County governments
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
Additional Info
1. Eligible Applicants: Institutions of higher education, public and private agencies, and organizations including community-based organizations with experience in serving disadvantaged youth, secondary schools, combinations of such institutions, agencies, and organizations.

Award Sizing

Ceiling
$287,537
Floor
Not Listed
Estimated Program Funding
$65,928,188
Estimated Number of Grants
212

Contacts

Contact
Julius C Cotton ED Grants.gov FIND Systems Admin.
Contact Email
tanisha.johnson@ed.gov   Profile
Email Description
Program Manager
Contact Phone
(202) 245-6288
Additional Information
Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE): Higher Education Programs (OPE): Federal TRIO Programs: Upward Bound Math and Science (UBMS) Program, Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.047M; Notice Inviting Applications for New Awards for FiY 2022
Additional Information Site
https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2022-04-19/pdf/2022-08295.pdf

Documents

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