Office of Innovation and Improvement (OII): Presidential Academies CFDA Number 84.215A
Agency: Department of Education
Assistance Listings
- 84.215 -- Fund for the Improvement of Education
Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026
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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.
Purpose of Program: This program supports the establishment of Presidential Academies for Teaching of American History and Civics (Presidential Academies) that offer workshops for both veteran and new teachers of American history and civics to strengthen their knowledge and preparation for teaching these subjects.
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number: 84.215A.
Applications for grants under the Presidential Academies Program, CFDA Number 84.215A, must be submitted electronically using the Governmentwide Grants.gov Apply site at http://www.Grants.gov. Through this site, you will be able to download a copy of the application package, complete it offline, and then upload and submit your application. You may not e-mail an electronic copy of a grant application to us. You may access the electronic grant application for the Presidential Academies Program at http://www.Grants.gov. You must search for the downloadable application package for this program by the CFDA number. Do not include the CFDA number's alpha suffix in your search (e.g., search for 84.215, not 84.215A).
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Miscellaneous
- Other
Education
- Public and state institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
Additional information
Eligible Applicants: The Secretary may award grants to entities such as:
States or local educational agencies;
Institutions of higher education; or
Other public and private agencies, organizations, and institutions.
Applicants must include in their applications evidence of their organization's expertise in historical methodology or the teaching of history.
Grantor contact information
Description
Julius Cotton
ED Grants.gov FIND Systems Admin.
Phone 202-245-6140
julius.cotton@ed.gov
Program Manager:
Bonnie Carter
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue, SW., room 4W107
Washington, DC 20202-5960
Telephone: (202) 401-3576 or by e-mail:
e-Mail: Program Mailbox
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| 2011-3913.pdf | Office of Innovation and Improvement (OII): Presidential Academies for Teaching of American History and Civics CFDA Number 84.215A | Feb 22, 2011 03:27 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
Archived: May 25, 2011
Award
$1,805,925
Program Funding
2
Expected awards
$--
Award Minimum
$--
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
ED-GRANTS-022211-001
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No
Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
--
Category of Funding Activity:
Education
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
2
Posted date:
February 22, 2011
Archive date:
May 25, 2011
