Program Office: Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education
CFDA Number: 84.116Y
Program Type: Discretionary/Competitive Grants
Also Known As: Gang-Involved Youth Program
The purpose of the Transitioning Gang-Involved Youth to Higher Education Program is to provide gang-involved youth with postsecondary education opportunities that will lead to certification or credentials.
Grant(s) awarded under this program is for a period of three years. Required grant activities include:
- The establishment of partnerships between community colleges and public or private nonprofit organizations, community-based organizations (CBOs), industry partners, or other entities with a demonstrated record of working successfully with youth who are gang-involved to leverage services to support students in acquiring the knowledge, skills, and abilities to transition into an education beyond high school.
- In addition, community colleges must include the participation of their workforce or career services offices to assist with career placement services and developmental academic coursework for program participants. This may include working through their Workforce Development and Continuing Education divisions or other offices, as appropriate.
- Grantees must monitor the rates of student enrollment and completion, as well as placement in paid work experiences.
- A grant under this competition must have in place the necessary processes and systems to comply with the reporting requirements in 2 CFR part 170 should you receive funding under the competition. This does not apply if you have an exception under 2 CFR 170.110(b).
- At the end of the project period, grantees must submit a Final Performance Report, including financial information, as directed by the Secretary. If you receive a multiyear award, you must submit an Annual Performance Report that provides the most current performance and financial expenditure information as directed by the Secretary under 34 CFR 75.118. The Secretary may also require more frequent performance reports under 34 CFR 75.720(c). For specific requirements on reporting, please go to www.ed.gov/fund/grant/apply/appforms/appforms.html.
Who May Apply:
Eligible applicants are institutions of higher education (IHEs) (as defined in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended (20 U.S.C. 1001) that are public or private nonprofit IHEs, and public and private nonprofit organizations and agencies that partner with IHEs.
Note: If you are a nonprofit organization, under 34 CFR 75.51, you may demonstrate your nonprofit status by providing: (1) proof that the Internal Revenue Service currently recognizes the applicant as an organization to which contributions are tax deductible under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code; (2) a statement from a State taxing body or the State attorney general certifying that the organization is a nonprofit organization operating within the State and that no part of its net earnings may lawfully benefit any private shareholder or individual; (3) a certified copy of the applicant's certificate of incorporation or similar document if it clearly establishes the nonprofit status of the applicant; or (4) any item described above if that item applies to a State or national parent organization, together with a statement by the State or parent organization that the applicant is a local nonprofit affiliate.
Timeline
Current Competition: FY 2024
Application Available: August 1, 2024
Application Deadline: September 30, 2024
Federal Register Notice
Applications for the FY 2024 Transitioning Gang-Involved Youth to Higher Education program is available on Grants.gov.
TO APPLY:
The FY 2024 Transitioning Gang-Involved Youth to Higher Education program application is available until July 17, 2023, via the Grants.gov website at www.grants.gov under Opportunity Number ED-GRANTS-080124-001.
Click here to access the FY 2024 TGIY Application Booklet
Please follow the guidance published in the Federal Register Notice and the application instructions in Grants.gov.
Click here for the FY 2024 Technical Assistance (TA) Pre-Application Webinar Schedule
Click here for the FY 2024 Pre-Application Webinar Slides
Jymece Seward (202) 453-6138
Jymece.Seward@ed.gov
Transitioning Gang-Involved Youth to Higher Education Program
U.S. Department of Education, OPE
400 Maryland Avenue, S.W, LBJ, 5th Floor — 5C113
Washington, DC 20202
If you use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD), you may call the Federal Relay Service (FRS) at 1-800-877-8339.
FY 2024
TBA
FY 2022
Number of new awards: 2
Total new awards funded: $1,978,888
FY 2021
Number of new awards: 1
Total new awards funded: $990,000
Legislation
The Transitioning Gang-Involved Youth to Higher Education program is authorized under 20 U.S.C. 1138-1138d; and the Explanatory Statement accompanying Division D of the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 (Pub. L. 118-47)
Note: Projects will be awarded and must be operated in a manner consistent with the nondiscrimination requirements contained in Federal civil rights laws.
- Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR), 34 CFR Parts 74, 75, 77, 79, 80, 82, 84, 85, 86, 97, 98, and 99
- The Office of Management and Budget Guidelines to Agencies on Governmentwide Debarment and suspension (Nonprocurement) in 2 CFR part 180, as adopted and amended as regulations of the Department in 2 CFR part 3485.
- The Guidance for Federal Financial Assistance in 2 CFR part 200, as adopted and amended as regulations of the Department in 2 CFR part 3474.
- The Supplemental Priorities - 86 FR 70612, December 10, 2021.
- The 2024 Notice of Final Priorities (NFP) - 89 FR 62656, August 1, 2024.
Note: The regulations in 34 CFR part 86 apply to institutions of higher education only.
Note: The Department will implement the provisions included in the OMB final rule, OMB Guidance for Federal Financial Assistance, which amends 2 CFR parts 25, 170, 175, 176, 180, 182, 183, 184, and 200, on October 1, 2024.
Grant applicants that anticipate a performance period start date on or after October 1, 2024 should follow the provisions stated in the OMB Guidance for Federal Financial Assistance (89 FR 30046, April 22, 2024) when preparing an application. For more information about these updated regulations please visit: https://www.cfo.gov/resources/uniform-guidance/.
If you receive a grant under this competition, you must ensure that the necessary processes and systems are developed to comply with the reporting requirements in 2 CFR part 170 should you receive funding under the competition. This does not apply if you have an exception under 2 CFR 170.110(b).
At the end of the project period, the grantee must submit a Final Performance Report, including financial information, as directed by the Secretary. If a grantee receives a multi-year award, it must submit an Annual Performance Report that provides the most current performance and financial expenditure information as directed by the Secretary under 34 CFR 75.118. The Secretary may also require more frequent performance reports under 34 CFR 75.720(c). For specific requirements on reporting, please go to www.ed.gov/fund/grant/apply/appforms/appforms.html.
Under the Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA) of 1993, the Department will use the following performance measures to evaluate the success of the Transitioning Gang-Involved Youth to Higher Education Program:
- Number of project participants enrolled in the postsecondary education program
- Number of project participants earning a certificate, degree, or other credential
- Number of project participants active in paid internships, apprenticeships, or other work experiences
Grantees will be asked to collect and report data on this measure in the annual performance report (EDGAR, 34 CFR 75.590).
Key Staff
Jymece Seward
Competition Manager and Program Lead
Transitioning Gang-Involved Youth to Higher Education Program
Phone: 202-453-6138
Email: Jymece.Seward@ed.gov
Mailing Address:
Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education
U.S. Department of Education, OPE
Transitioning Gang-Involved Youth to Higher Education Program
400 Maryland Avenue, S.W.
Washington, DC 20202
E-mail: TGIY-HEP@ed.gov
Frequently Asked Questions
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- What is the purpose of the Transitioning Gang-Involved Youth to Higher Education (TGIY) Program?
- Who is eligible to apply?
- How do I apply for a TGIY grant?
- When is the deadline for submitting an application for the FY 2024 competition?
- What are the funding priorities of the FY 2024 competition?
- What is the difference between an Absolute Priority, Competitive Preference Priority, and an Invitational Priority?
- Will pre-application technical assistance (TA) webinars be provided to potential applicants?
- What is the total project period for an award?
- What is the amount of the grants?
- Is there a cost matching requirement under the TGIY Program?
- Are indirect costs allowed?
- Are subgrants allowable?
- Can we provide direct financial assistance to students?
- Can we provide tuition assistance to students?
- What are the reporting requirements for grantees?
- What are the Performance Measures for the Transitioning Gang-Involved Youth to Higher Education Program?
- Where can I find resources for developing a logic model?
- For the promising evidence standard, must I use studies from the Department’s What Works Clearinghouse?
- How do I complete the Evidence Form (OMB No. 1894-0001)?
- Should applicants complete all 3 columns on the Evidence Form (OMB No. 1894- 0001)?
- Is the logic model limited to one page?
1. What is the purpose of the Transitioning Gang-Involved Youth to Higher Education (TGIY) Program?
The purpose of the Transitioning Gang-Involved Youth to Higher Education (TGIY) Program is to provide a funding opportunity for organizations that work directly with gang-involved youth to help such youth pursue higher education opportunities that will lead to certification or credentials.
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2. Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are institutions of higher education (IHEs) (as defined in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended (20 U.S.C. 1001)) that are public or private nonprofit IHEs, and public and private nonprofit organizations and agencies that partner with IHEs.
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3. How do I apply for a TGIY grant?
Go to www.grants.gov. Search for the Opportunity Number 84.116. Click on the “Transitioning Gang-Involved Youth to Higher Education” grant opportunity. The link to the online application will appear, along with links to the official Notice Inviting Applications (NIA), the Application Instructions booklet, the Pre-application Webinar schedule, and other competition documents.
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4. When is the deadline for submitting an application for the FY 2024 competition?
The deadline for the FY 2024 competition is 11:59:59 p.m. ET on September 30,2024.
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5. What are the funding priorities of the FY 2024 competition?
This competition includes two absolute priorities, two competitive preference priorities, and two invitational priorities. Please refer to NIA for a detailed description of the priorities listed below.
Absolute Priority 1--Projects for Organizations to Work Directly with Gang-Involved Youth to Help Such Youth Pursue Higher Education Opportunities.
Absolute Priority 2--Increasing Postsecondary Education Access, Affordability, Completion, and Post-Enrollment Success.
Competitive Preference Priority 1--Meeting Student Social, Emotional, and Academic Needs (up to 8 points).
Competitive Preference Priority 2--Strengthening Cross-Agency Coordination and Community Engagement To Advance Systemic Change (up to 5 points).
Invitational Priority 1--Projects Targeted for Justice-Involved Youth.
Invitational Priority 2--Organizations with a Correctional Education Program, Second Chance Pell Program, or Prison Education Program.
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6. What is the difference between an Absolute Priority, Competitive Preference Priority, and an Invitational Priority?
Applicants must address the two absolute priorities in order to be considered for funding.
The applicant has the option of choosing whether to address one or more of the two competitive preference priorities, for which they may receive additional points.
Applicants are encouraged, but not required, to address the two invitational priorities. Applications addressing invitational priorities receive no preference over applications that do not meet the priority and there are no additional points assigned.
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7. Will pre-application technical assistance (TA) webinars be provided to potential applicants?
Yes. There will be three (3) TA workshops conducted for applicants on August 12th, September 5th, and September 19th from 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m., ET. Please visit the https://www2.ed.gov/programs/giyp/applicant.html webpage for more information.
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8. What is the total project period for an award?
Applicants may request a performance period of up to 3 years (36 months).
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9. What is the amount of the grants?
The estimated funding range per grant is $900,000-$990,000 for the 3-year performance period. An eligible applicant cannot be funded above the maximum award amount of $990,000.
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10. Is there a cost matching requirement under the TGIY Program?
No, there is no cost matching requirement.
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11. Are indirect costs allowed?
Yes. This program uses an unrestricted indirect cost rate. For more information regarding indirect costs, or to obtain a negotiated indirect cost rate, please see www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocfo/intro.html.
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12. Are subgrants allowable?
Yes, a grantee may award subgrants--to directly carry out project activities--to entities listed in the grant application.
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13. Can we provide direct financial assistance to students?
No, direct financial assistance to students is unallowable under the TGIY program.
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14. Can we provide tuition assistance to students?
No, tuition assistance to students is unallowable under the TGIY program.
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15. What are the reporting requirements for grantees?
If you receive a multi-year award, you must submit an annual performance report that provides the most current performance and financial expenditure information as directed by the Secretary under 34 CFR 75.118. At the end of your project period, you must submit a final performance report, including financial information, as directed by the Secretary.
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16. What are the Performance Measures for the Transitioning Gang-Involved Youth to Higher Education Program?
For purposes of Department reporting under 34 CFR 75.110, the Department will use the following performance measures to evaluate the success of the TGIY Program:
(a) Number and rate of project participants enrolled in a postsecondary education program.
(b) Number and rate of project participants, by the end of the grant period, earning a certificate, degree, or other credential.
(c) Number and rate of project participants active in internships, apprenticeships, or other work experiences.
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17. Where can I find resources for developing a logic model?
There are several resources for developing a logic model posted on Grants.gov under the TGIY Opportunity Number. Also, the Education Logic Model (ELM) application is a downloadable, browser-based application that will help you build a logic model by answering a series of questions.
In developing logic models, applicants may want to use resources such as the Regional Educational Laboratory Program’s (REL Pacific) Education Logic Model Application, available at https://ies.ed.gov/ncee/edlabs/regions/pacific/elm.asp to help design their logic models. Other sources include: https://ies.ed.gov/ncee/edlabs/regions/pacific/pdf/REL_2014025.pdf, https://ies.ed.gov/ncee/edlabs/regions/pacific/pdf/REL_2014007.pdf and https://ies.ed.gov/ncee/edlabs/regions/northeast/pdf/REL_2015057.pdf .
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18. For the promising evidence standard, must I use studies from the Department’s What Works Clearinghouse?
A study does not need to meet What Works Clearinghouse (WWC) Standards to meet the definition of Promising Evidence. However, studies that meet the WWC standards and show a statistically significant effect of a project component on a relevant outcome do meet the Promising Evidence standard. Therefore, the WWC can be a helpful source for studies and research. If you choose to use studies from another source, you should include information in your application regarding the protocols and rigor of the source in its review of studies.
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19. How do I complete the Evidence Form (OMB No. 1894-0001)?
In this competition, you are asked to propose to implement a project component (or strategy) that meets the Demonstrates a Rationale standard and to design a project evaluation that could meet the Promising Evidence standard. Both elements should be addressed in the project narrative. In addition, applicants addressing the Demonstrates a Rationale selection factor under the Quality of the Project Design selection criterion should complete the Evidence Form to show how the project “Demonstrates a Rationale.” As defined in the NIA, “Demonstrates a Rationale” means a key project component included in the project’s logic model is informed by research or evaluation findings that suggest the project component is likely to improve relevant outcomes. You demonstrate your rationale by creating a logic model for your project; the logic model should include a project component that is informed by research. If your project meets the Demonstrates a Rationale standard, then on the Evidence Form, you should mark “Demonstrates a Rationale.”
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20. Should applicants complete all 3 columns on the Evidence Form (OMB No. 1894- 0001)?
Yes. In Column A (Research/Citation), you should provide the citation or link for the research or evaluation findings.
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21. Is the logic model limited to one page?
No, the logic model is not limited to one page.