Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 060120 002
The Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (U.S. Department of Education) State Tribal Education Partnership (STEP) Grants to Tribal Educational Agencies is a discretionary grant opportunity listed under CFDA 84.415A (Funding Opportunity Number ED GRANTS 060120 002). The program is designed to strengthen the role of Tribal educational agencies (TEAs) in the education of American Indian and Alaska Native students by supporting formal partnerships among TEAs, State educational agencies (SEAs), and local educational agencies (LEAs). The core idea behind STEP is that better outcomes for Native students require both stronger Tribal leadership in education and more effective coordination with State and local systems that deliver most K-12 services.
The stated purposes of STEP are threefold. First, the program aims to promote Tribal self-determination in education, meaning Tribes and their education agencies have a stronger voice and greater capacity to shape educational policies, programs, and supports affecting their students. Second, it seeks to improve the academic achievement of Indian children and youth, focusing on results for students rather than only process changes. Third, it is intended to increase coordination and collaboration between TEAs, SEAs, and LEAs so partners can better identify and meet the unique educational needs of Indian students, including culturally related academic needs. In practice, this emphasizes shared planning, shared responsibility, and alignment of services and policies that impact Native students across jurisdictions.
This opportunity was published with applications made available on June 1, 2020, and it established several key dates for applicants to plan around. A notice of intent to apply was due May 15, 2020, full applications were due July 31, 2020, and the intergovernmental review deadline was September 29, 2020. The listing indicates an expectation of approximately six awards. The award ceiling is shown as 0 in the provided summary, which typically signals that the ceiling was not captured in the synopsis record and applicants would need to confirm award sizes and ranges in the official Federal Register notice.
Eligibility is summarized as "Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)," which signals that eligibility is defined in the official notice rather than fully reproduced in the synopsis. Because STEP is specifically directed to Tribal educational agencies and emphasizes partnerships with SEAs and LEAs, prospective applicants generally need to confirm that they meet the program's definition of a TEA and that their proposed project includes the required partnership structure and roles as detailed in the Federal Register application notice.
The synopsis also highlights that it is not a complete set of requirements and repeatedly points applicants back to the official Federal Register notice for controlling details. That is where applicants would find the precise eligibility rules, application content and formatting requirements, submission procedures, performance measures, program priorities, and the Department of Education contact information. It also points applicants to the Department's Common Instructions for Applicants to Department of Education Discretionary Grant Programs (published February 13, 2019, 84 FR 3768) for standard instructions on obtaining and submitting an application, including accepted submission methods and other government-wide administrative requirements.
Overall, this STEP grant competition is best understood as a capacity-building and systems-coordination initiative: it funds projects that help Tribes, States, and districts work together in structured ways that elevate Tribal decision-making in education and translate that collaboration into measurable academic gains for Native students, while ensuring educational approaches can be responsive to culturally connected needs and community priorities.Apply for ED GRANTS 060120 002
- The Department of Education in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Office of Elementary and Secondary Education: State Tribal Education Partnership Grants to Tribal Educational Agencies CFDA Number 84.415A" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 84.415.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 01, 2020.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 31, 2020 Applications Available June 1, 2020. Deadline for Notice of Intent to Apply May 15, 2020. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications July 31, 2020. Deadline for Intergovernmental Review September 29, 2020.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 6 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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State Tribal Education Partnership (STEP) Grants (CFDA 84.415A) - FAQs
1) What is this grant opportunity?
This is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE), called the State Tribal Education Partnership (STEP) Grants to Tribal Educational Agencies.
2) What is the CFDA/assistance listing number for this program?
The program is listed under CFDA 84.415A.
3) What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number shown is ED GRANTS 060120 002.
4) Who is the grant designed to serve or benefit?
The program is focused on improving outcomes for American Indian and Alaska Native students, with an emphasis on meeting unique educational needs, including culturally related academic needs.
5) What is the core goal or idea behind STEP?
The central idea is that better outcomes for Native students require (1) stronger Tribal leadership in education and (2) more effective coordination with State and local K-12 systems that deliver most services.
6) What are the main purposes of the STEP program?
The stated purposes are threefold:
- Promote Tribal self-determination in education by strengthening the voice and capacity of Tribes and Tribal educational agencies (TEAs) to shape education policies, programs, and supports affecting their students.
- Improve the academic achievement of Indian children and youth, with an emphasis on results for students (not only process changes).
- Increase coordination and collaboration among TEAs, State educational agencies (SEAs), and local educational agencies (LEAs) to identify and meet unique educational needs of Indian students, including culturally related academic needs.
7) What kinds of partnerships does STEP support?
STEP supports formal partnerships among:
- Tribal educational agencies (TEAs)
- State educational agencies (SEAs)
- Local educational agencies (LEAs)
The emphasis is on shared planning, shared responsibility, and alignment of services and policies impacting Native students across jurisdictions.
8) What role do Tribal educational agencies (TEAs) play in STEP?
The program is designed to strengthen the role of TEAs in the education of American Indian and Alaska Native students and to elevate Tribal decision-making and leadership in education through structured coordination with States and districts.
9) Is this a formula grant or a competitive/discretionary grant?
It is described as a discretionary grant opportunity, which generally means it is competitive and awarded based on the application requirements and selection criteria described in the official notice.
10) What are the key dates included in the synopsis?
- Applications made available: June 1, 2020
- Notice of intent to apply due: May 15, 2020
- Full applications due: July 31, 2020
- Intergovernmental review deadline: September 29, 2020
11) How many awards are expected?
The synopsis indicates an expectation of approximately six awards.
12) Is there an award maximum (ceiling) listed?
The award ceiling is shown as 0 in the provided summary. The synopsis notes this typically means the ceiling was not captured in the synopsis record, and applicants would need to confirm award sizes and ranges in the official Federal Register notice.
13) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is summarized as "Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)," which indicates that full eligibility rules are defined in the official notice rather than fully reproduced in the synopsis. Because STEP is directed to Tribal educational agencies and emphasizes partnerships with SEAs and LEAs, prospective applicants generally need to confirm they meet the program definition of a TEA and include the required partnership structure and roles as detailed in the Federal Register application notice.
14) Does the synopsis contain all requirements needed to apply?
No. The synopsis explicitly indicates it is not a complete set of requirements and repeatedly directs applicants to the official Federal Register notice for controlling details.
15) Where do applicants find the controlling requirements and full application details?
The synopsis states that controlling details are in the official Federal Register notice. That is where applicants would find precise eligibility rules, application content and formatting requirements, submission procedures, performance measures, program priorities, and contact information.
16) Are there standard Department of Education application instructions that apply?
Yes. The synopsis points applicants to the Department's Common Instructions for Applicants to Department of Education Discretionary Grant Programs (published February 13, 2019, 84 FR 3768). These provide standard instructions on obtaining and submitting an application, including accepted submission methods and other administrative requirements.
17) What does STEP emphasize in terms of outcomes and accountability?
STEP emphasizes measurable academic gains for Native students and improving academic achievement, along with coordination and capacity-building that translate collaboration into results rather than focusing only on process improvements.
18) How does STEP address culturally connected educational needs?
The program is intended to help partners identify and meet unique educational needs of Indian students, including culturally related academic needs, through improved coordination and collaboration among TEAs, SEAs, and LEAs.
19) Why does STEP focus on coordination between Tribal, State, and local education systems?
The synopsis explains that most K-12 services are delivered through State and local systems, so improving outcomes for Native students requires stronger Tribal leadership paired with effective coordination across jurisdictions and organizations that influence policies and services.
20) If some fields in the synopsis seem incomplete (like the award ceiling), what should applicants do?
The synopsis indicates it is not comprehensive and points to the official Federal Register notice as the authoritative source for award sizes, ranges, and other missing or incomplete details.
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