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i3 Resources
i3 Web site
The i3 Web site provides general information about the Investing in Innovation Fund (i3). You will also find program regulations, eligibility requirements, applicant information, i3 At-A-Glance document, i3 Competition Overview Slides, i3 Glossary, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), and soon will include a copy of today’s presentation as well as a recorded version of today’s accompanying webinar.
http://www2.ed.gov/programs/innovation/index.html
Federal Register
The Federal Register provides applicants with all relevant information for grant applications.
· i3 Notice of Final Revisions for FY 2011
http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2011-06-03/pdf/2011-13589.pdf
· i3 Notices Inviting Applications (NIAs) for FY 2011
o Scale-up grants http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2011-06-03/pdf/2011-13592.pdf
o Validation grants http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2011-06-03/pdf/2011-13594.pdf
o Development grants http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2011-06-03/pdf/2011-13596.pdf
i3 Application Packages
The i3 Application Packages provide instructions on how to submit an i3 application. There is a separate application package for each of the three types of i3 grants (Scale-up, Validation, and Development). These packages also include the links to the NIAs, program legislation, and mandatory forms. Word versions of the application packages are available on the i3 Web site. http://www2.ed.gov/programs/innovation/applicant.html
Call for i3 Peer Reviewers
If you would like to be considered as a peer reviewer, please e-mail a copy of your current resume (no more than 5 pages) along with a completed i3 Peer Reviewer Checklist to the i3 Program at by Friday, July 8, 2011.More details are available on the i3 Web site.
http://www2.ed.gov/programs/innovation/2011/call-for-peer-reviewers.html
Other Resources
Education Department General Administration Regulations (EDGAR)
The Department of Education’s regulations that govern grant making and administration for formula and discretionary grant program. The entire regulation includes Parts 74-86 and 97-99.
http://www2.ed.gov/policy/fund/reg/edgarReg/edgar.pdf
· Part 74 applies to institutions of higher education (IHEs) and other nonprofit organizations (NPOs)
· 74.23 applies to NPOs http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/cfr_2008/julqtr/34cfr74.23.htm
· 74.40-48 applies to procurement rules for NPOs/IHEs http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/waisidx_08/34cfr74_08.html
· Part 75 applies to all recipients of discretionary grant (direct grant) programs
· Rules on Group Applications in EDGAR, 34 CFR 75.127-.129: http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/waisidx_08/34cfr75_08.html
· Part 80 applies to state and local governments, i.e. State Education Agencies (SEAs) and Local Education Agencies (LEAs)
· 80.24 applies to LEAs: http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/cfr_2008/julqtr/34cfr80.24.htm
· 80.36 applies to procurement rules for LEAs http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/cfr_2008/julqtr/34cfr80.36.htm
· 34 CFR 77.1, definition of non-profit: http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/cfr_2010/julqtr/34cfr77.1.htm
· 34 CFR 75.51: proof of non-profit status: http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/cfr_2010/julqtr/34cfr75.51.htm
· Section 101(a) of the Higher Education Act:
SEC. 101. o20 U.S.C. 1001. GENERAL DEFINITION OF INSTITUTION OF
HIGHER EDUCATION.
(a) INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION.—For purposes of this Act, other than title IV, the term ‘‘institution of higher education’’ means an educational institution in any State that—(1) admits as regular students only persons having a certificate of graduation from a school providing secondary education, or the recognized equivalent of such a certificate, or persons who meet the requirements of section 484(d)(3); (2) is legally authorized within such State to provide a program of education beyond secondary education; (3) provides an educational program for which the institution awards a bachelor’s degree or provides not less than a 2-year program that is acceptable for full credit toward such a degree, or awards a degree that is acceptable for admission to a graduate or professional degree program, subject to review and approval by the Secretary; (4) is a public or other nonprofit institution; and (5) is accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency or association, or if not so accredited, is an institution that has been granted preaccreditation status by such an agency or association that has been recognized by the Secretary for the granting of preaccreditation status, and the Secretary has determined that there is satisfactory assurance that the institution will meet the accreditation standards of such an agency or association within a reasonable time.
Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) Definitions
· Section 9101(26), LEAs, and 9101(25), Limited English Proficient (LEP): http://www2.ed.gov/policy/elsec/leg/esea02/pg107.html#sec9101
OMB Circulars
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) circulars address a variety of topics/issues and create standardized policies and procedures across the government. The OMB circulars are “letters of instruction” from the Office of Management and Budget to the Department and agencies, but do not overrule legislation or regulation.
www.whitehouse.gov/omb/circulars/index.html
Administrative
· OMB Circular A-133 Compliance Supplement
www.whitehouse.gov/omb/circulars/a133_compliance/07/07toc.html
Budget
· OMB Circular A-21 Cost Principles for Institution of Higher Education
http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/circulars_a021_2004/
· OMB Circular A-87 Cost Principles for Institution of State and Local Agencies
http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/circulars_a087_2004/
· OMB Circular A-122 Cost Principles for Institution of Nonprofit Organizations
http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/circulars_a122_2004/
Institute of Education Sciences (IES) Resources on Evidence and Evaluation
· The What Works Clearinghouse (WWC) Procedures and Standards handbook includes the evidence standards for "well-designed and well-implemented" experimental and quasi-experimental studies (as defined in the NIAs) and descriptions of reasons why studies may fail to meet WWC standards.
http://ies.ed.gov/ncee/wwc/references/idocviewer/doc.aspx?docid=19&tocid=1
http://ies.ed.gov/ncee/wwc/references/idocviewer/Doc.aspx?docId=19&tocId=4
Open Innovation Portal
The Open Innovation Web portal is an online tool that supports collaboration to further develop project ideas and identify potential partners. Applicants to the i3 Fund will not receive additional points or gain any formal advantage over those applicants who do not post their ideas and related information on the portal. https://innovation.ed.gov/
Grants.gov
Grants.gov is the online source to find and apply for federal grants. Grants.gov is a central storehouse for information on over 1,000 grant programs and provides access to approximately $500 billion in annual awards. Unless the applicant qualifies for an exception to the electronic submission requirement, all i3 grant applications must be submitted electronically via Grants.gov.
www.Grants.gov
Questions
If you have questions or concerns about the i3 grant, please email them to the i3 program inbox at