Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE): Office of Academic Improvement Programs: Project Prevent Grant Program, Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.184M | ED GRANTS 081922 004

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The Project Prevent Grant Program (Assistance Listing Number 84.184M) is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Education, housed within the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE) and managed through the Office of Academic Improvement Programs. Its central aim is to support local educational agencies (LEAs) that are dealing with the effects of community violence. The program is designed not only to respond to immediate needs, but also to build longer-term capacity within school systems so they can put effective community- and school-based prevention strategies in place and reduce the harm students experience when they are exposed to violence in their neighborhoods or communities.

In practical terms, the grant focuses on strengthening what LEAs can do to prevent community violence from spilling into schools and to address the academic, social, emotional, and safety impacts that exposure to violence can create for students and staff. While the brief synopsis does not list specific required activities, it makes clear that the Department expects funded projects to emphasize evidence-informed strategies that operate both in schools and in partnership with community stakeholders. The overall framing signals that the Department is looking for comprehensive approaches that combine prevention efforts with mitigation supports, such as improving school climate and safety practices, expanding student supports, strengthening collaboration with local partners, and building systems that can respond effectively to trauma and ongoing safety concerns.

This opportunity was posted under Funding Opportunity Number ED GRANTS 081922 004, with applications made available on August 19, 2022. The deadline to submit applications (deadline for transmittal) was October 3, 2022, and the intergovernmental review deadline was December 2, 2022. The Department anticipated making about 13 awards, with an award ceiling of $600,000 per award. Because it is a discretionary grant, it is competitive, and applicants are expected to follow the Department of Education discretionary grant application procedures, including the Revised Common Instructions for Applicants published in the Federal Register on December 27, 2021, which cover how to obtain and submit applications and other government-wide submission expectations.

Eligibility is summarized in the source as "Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)," which is a signal that the official Federal Register notice contains important details on exactly which entities can apply and under what conditions. Even though the program purpose specifically references LEAs, the eligibility wording implies that there may be nuances such as consortium applications, partnerships, or other applicant types permitted under the specific notice. For anyone considering a similar future round, the key takeaway is that eligibility and application requirements must be confirmed in the official Federal Register application notice, since the synopsis is explicitly not intended to replace the authoritative requirements.

The Department also planned to offer a pre-application webinar for prospective applicants, with the date and time to be posted on the Project Prevent program web page hosted by OESE. For direct questions, the listed program contact was Nicole White, reachable by phone at (202) 453-6732 or by email at ProjectPrevent@ed.gov. The synopsis repeatedly emphasizes that applicants should rely on the official Federal Register notice for the full set of requirements, including priorities, performance measures, mandatory components (if any), submission rules, and the most current program guidance.

• The Department of Education in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE): Office of Academic Improvement Programs: Project Prevent Grant Program, Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.184M" and is now available to receive applicants.
• Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 84.184.
• This funding opportunity was created on Aug 19, 2022.
• Applicants must submit their applications by Oct 03, 2022 Applications Available August 19, 2022. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications October 3, 2022. Deadline for Intergovernmental Review December 2, 2022. Pre-Application Webinar Information The Department will hold a pre-application workshop via webinar for prospective applicants. The date and time of the workshop will be announced on the Department#8217s website at https://oese.ed.gov/offices/office-of-formula-grants/safe-supportive-schools/project-prevent-grant-program/ FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT Nicole White. Telephone (202) 453-6732. Email ProjectPrevent@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 $600,000.00 in funding.
• The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 13 candidate(s).
• Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).

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