Opportunity Information: Apply for ED GRANTS 063022 001
The Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE) is offering a discretionary grant opportunity under the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE) called the Modeling and Stimulation Program (MSP), listed under Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.116S. The program is run by the U.S. Department of Education and is focused specifically on strengthening modeling and simulation education at institutions of higher education. In practical terms, the Department is looking to fund colleges and universities that want to create, expand, or improve academic pathways in modeling and simulation, including both degree programs and certificate programs.
The central purpose of MSP is to grow the field of modeling and simulation within higher education by helping institutions build stronger curriculum and training options. This can include developing new programs where none exist, modernizing existing programs to better match current industry and research needs, and increasing access to credentials that prepare students for careers where modeling and simulation skills are important. Modeling and simulation is broadly relevant across many disciplines, including engineering, computer science, data analytics, health and medicine, cybersecurity, logistics and supply chains, manufacturing, emergency management, and other areas where complex systems are studied and tested in virtual or simulated environments.
A notable feature of this opportunity is that it is not limited to awarding funds for individual campus projects. The Department also plans to form a task force that will include successful grantees along with other subject matter experts. The goal of that task force is to raise awareness of modeling and simulation as a field of study and to help further define what modeling and simulation education should look like across institutions. That implies an emphasis on sharing lessons learned, identifying common standards or competencies, and building broader recognition of modeling and simulation as a distinct academic and workforce-relevant area.
Eligibility is aimed primarily at institutions of higher education. The eligible applicant categories listed include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education, with an additional category of "others" that requires clarification in the official notice. Because eligibility details can hinge on definitions, institutional status, or specific conditions, applicants are expected to rely on the Federal Register notice for the definitive requirements, including any special eligibility provisions captured under the "others" category.
From a funding and competition standpoint, the opportunity was posted June 30, 2022, with applications made available the same day. The deadline for transmittal of applications was August 15, 2022, and the deadline for intergovernmental review was October 13, 2022. The opportunity anticipates making about 9 awards, and the maximum award amount (award ceiling) is $1,155,000 per award. The funding instrument is a grant, and the activity category is education. The opportunity number is ED GRANTS 063022 001, and the program sits under CFDA/ALN umbrella 84.116, specifically identified here as 84.116S.
The Department emphasizes that the brief description provided is only a synopsis, and that the binding requirements are contained in the official application notice published in the Federal Register. Applicants are directed to consult that notice for critical details such as the application package requirements, any pre-application steps, submission procedures, performance measures, priorities, and the program contact information. The Department also points applicants to the Revised Common Instructions for Applicants to Department of Education Discretionary Grant Programs (published December 27, 2021) for the standard rules on where and how to obtain and submit applications.
For questions, the listed federal contact is Robin M. Dabney at the U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, room 2B117, Washington, DC 20202-4260, phone (202) 453-7908, email Robin.Dabney@ed.gov.Apply for ED GRANTS 063022 001
- The Department of Education in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE): Fund for The Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE): Modeling and Stimulation Program (MSP), Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.116S" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 84.116.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 30, 2022.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 15, 2022 Applications Available June 30, 2022. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications August 15, 2022. Deadline for Intergovernmental Review October 13, 2022. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT Robin M. Dabney, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, room 2B117, Washington, DC 20202-4260. Telephone (202) 453-7908. Email Robin.Dabney@ed.gov.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,155,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 9 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is this grant opportunity called?
This opportunity is the Modeling and Stimulation Program (MSP), offered under the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE) by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE).
2) What is the Assistance Listing Number (ALN) for this program?
The Assistance Listing Number is 84.116S (under the broader 84.116 umbrella).
3) What is the opportunity number?
The opportunity number is ED GRANTS 063022 001.
4) What type of funding instrument is being offered?
The funding instrument is a grant.
5) What is the activity/category area for this opportunity?
The activity category is education.
6) What is the main purpose of the MSP grant?
The purpose is to strengthen modeling and simulation education at institutions of higher education by supporting efforts to create, expand, or improve academic pathways in modeling and simulation, including degree programs and certificate programs.
7) What kinds of projects does the Department want to fund?
Projects can include developing new modeling and simulation programs where none exist, modernizing existing programs to better align with current industry and research needs, and increasing access to credentials that prepare students for careers requiring modeling and simulation skills.
8) Are both degree programs and certificate programs allowed?
Yes. The synopsis specifically mentions supporting academic pathways that include both degree programs and certificate programs.
9) What does "modeling and simulation" mean in this context?
In this opportunity, modeling and simulation is framed as education and training related to studying and testing complex systems in virtual or simulated environments, with relevance across multiple disciplines.
10) What disciplines or fields are considered relevant to modeling and simulation?
The synopsis lists many relevant areas, including engineering, computer science, data analytics, health and medicine, cybersecurity, logistics and supply chains, manufacturing, emergency management, and other domains where simulated or virtual environments are used to study complex systems.
11) Is the program only focused on single-campus projects?
No. The Department indicates it also plans to form a task force that includes successful grantees and other subject matter experts, suggesting an emphasis beyond individual campus projects.
12) What is the task force, and what is it expected to do?
The task force is expected to raise awareness of modeling and simulation as a field of study and help further define what modeling and simulation education should look like across institutions. This implies activities like sharing lessons learned, identifying common standards or competencies, and building broader recognition of the field.
13) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is aimed primarily at institutions of higher education. Eligible applicant categories listed include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education. An additional category of "others" is referenced and requires clarification in the official notice.
14) What does the "others" eligibility category mean?
The synopsis notes an "others" category but states it requires clarification in the official notice. Applicants are expected to rely on the Federal Register notice for definitive eligibility requirements and any special eligibility provisions.
15) Where can applicants find the binding (official) requirements for the program?
The Department states that the binding requirements are contained in the official application notice published in the Federal Register. The synopsis is not the controlling document for requirements.
16) What details should applicants expect to find in the Federal Register notice?
The synopsis points applicants to the Federal Register notice for critical details such as application package requirements, any pre-application steps, submission procedures, performance measures, priorities, and program contact information.
17) Are there standard Department of Education instructions that apply to this competition?
Yes. The Department references the Revised Common Instructions for Applicants to Department of Education Discretionary Grant Programs (published December 27, 2021) for standard rules on where and how to obtain and submit applications.
18) When was this opportunity posted and when were applications made available?
The opportunity was posted on June 30, 2022, and applications were made available the same day (June 30, 2022).
19) What was the deadline for transmittal of applications?
The deadline for transmittal of applications was August 15, 2022.
20) What was the deadline for intergovernmental review?
The deadline for intergovernmental review was October 13, 2022.
21) How many awards does the Department anticipate making?
The opportunity anticipates making about 9 awards.
22) What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The maximum award amount (award ceiling) is $1,155,000 per award.
23) Who is the federal contact for questions about this opportunity?
The listed federal contact is Robin M. Dabney, U.S. Department of Education.
24) What are the contact details for the federal contact?
Name: Robin M. Dabney
Agency: U.S. Department of Education
Address: 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, room 2B117, Washington, DC 20202-4260
Phone: (202) 453-7908
Email: Robin.Dabney@ed.gov
25) Is the brief program description enough to prepare an application?
No. The Department emphasizes that the description provided is only a synopsis and that applicants should consult the Federal Register notice and the Revised Common Instructions (December 27, 2021) for complete, binding, and procedural requirements.
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